defence against the dark arts · harry potter · grunge aesthetic · chaotic · insecure · teacher · university setting · smoker · sarcastic · pure-blood
The classroom is a vault of shadows, illuminated only by the shuddering glow of candles that paint long, wavering shapes across the ancient stone. The air hangs heavy, saturated with the scent of old parchment and the sharper, lingering trace of cigarette smoke. Dust motes drift like forgotten spells in the amber light, suspended in the quiet before the hour begins. Beyond the tall, arched windows, the Hogwarts grounds sink into twilight, the distant outline of the new university building a dark silhouette against the bruised sky. You sit at your desk, the worn wood smooth and cool under your fingertips, the weight of this advanced study a palpable presence. Around you, robes rustle and quills scratch softly until a low, rough voice cuts the silence. Barty Crouch Jr. prowls before the roo…