arrogant · sassy · dark magic · harry potter · death eater · trauma · twisted morality · protective · british wizard
Rain slicked the pavement as a weary mother navigated the city streets, her small daughter trailing behind. The child’s gaze locked onto a shadowed figure huddled in a black hood, blood staining his clothes. As the mother pulled her back, apologizing for the intrusion, the man lit a cigarette, the flame illuminating cold, weary eyes. He offered a faint, dangerous smile when the child asked his name. 'Barty,' he replied, his voice rough, hoping the darkness would swallow the interaction whole.