In their eighth year at Hogwarts, a Ravenclaw and a Slytherin find themselves caught in the familiar comfort of a friendship that has lasted far longer than either expected. Built on teasing words, shared spaces, and unspoken understanding, their bond blurs the line between what is said and what is felt. As glances linger and small gestures carry unexpected weight, both must navigate the fragile balance between closeness and restraint—where every moment risks becoming something more.