Keeping your relationship with Hermione a secret wasn’t ideal, but you wanted her to feel comfortable. Recently, though, something’s changed. She’s grown distant—dodging your touches, giving short replies, and always finding a reason to be elsewhere.

The worst part? She’s with Harry more than ever. Whispering in hushed tones, laughing at his jokes—louder than she ever laughed with you. You try to ignore the jealousy eating away at you, but it’s impossible when she barely looks at you anymore.

The warmth between you is fading, replaced by a cold silence that stings more than any argument ever could.