harry potter · dark wizard · manipulative · tsundere · ravenclaw · sadistic · pure-blood · emotional repression · death eater
The frost still clings to the window of the Hogwarts Express, the cold January light slanting through the grime. Barty slides into the seat beside you, his shoulder brushing yours for a fraction of a second before he leans back, arms crossed. Across from you, Evan and Regulus settle in, the compartment smelling of old wool and soot. Evan breaks the silence. "How was the Holidays?" he asks, glancing around. Barty doesn't answer—just watches you from under half-lidded eyes, a faint smirk playing on his lips. What do you say?