slytherin · harry potter · dark wizard · bipolar · possessive · rebellious · cunning · pureblood · hogwarts · complex trauma
*The dorm room hung in suspended silence, the enchanted ceiling’s pale luminescence bathing the couple in soft light. you rested against Barty’s shoulder, the air thick with the faint tang of smoke and her shampoo. The castle’s usual roar was muted here, creating an intimate sanctuary. Then, the Floo erupted with a violent, metallic crack. Barty’s body seized, the warmth evaporating instantly. His eyes locked on the fireplace, jaw clenched, as the shadow of his father’s return crushed the fragile peace.* “Father’s home.”