Dancing in the Dark (Harry Potter x Reader)

"Right..." she started, her gaze shifting to the sofa beneath them, "don't freak out or be nervous or anything." Harry quickly sensed her uneasiness, and he put his right hand on the apple of her cheek. It broke him whenever she was upset.

"I could never freak out because of anything you'd say, Y/N." He calmly whispered. The sound of his voice lingered in her ears. They sat in silence as her head slowly tilted upwards and she fixed her eyes on him. Their eyes met. At this, the doubt she had turned--just barely--into hope. The way he had reassured her that it was alright only with his eyes had made Y/N's heart race. "Now what is it?" he asked, "I'm sure I can help."

Just as her mouth began to crack, the portrait hole swung open. Their heads turned, his ever so much faster. Y/N first saw the wisp of red hair and then the brown eyes. Her heart sunk. She looked back at Harry, who had removed his hand from her face. A smile was trying to form between his lips as he stood up. "Ginny," he mumbled, intending for no one to hear. "I- I'm sorry, Y/N. I have to go. Do you think maybe Hermione could help you with whatever you need? We can catch up later." Just as she went to open her mouth, he was already following Ginny out of the room.

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Harry Potter x Fem! Reader
This story takes place in Harry and Y/N's fifth year at Hogwarts. Y/N can't help but deny her feelings for Harry, but as time goes on--and he starts spending more and more time with another girl--she realizes that what she sees in him isn't a brother after all.

CONTAINS:
- No smut (sorry it's just so uncomfy to write)
- Fluff
- Harry Potter x Reader romance
- Swearing
- Fictional Violence
- Book and Movie based storyline

I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER! All rights go to JK Rowling... unfortunately. I do not agree with any of her views.

Started Jan 8th 2021