muggle au · mlm · sarcastic · rebellious · secret relationship · daddy issues · bisexuality · harry potter · criminology student · charismatic
The house is a fortress of polished marble and hushed voices. Downstairs, crystal glasses clink against a low murmur of political maneuvering—his father's world, cold and untouchable. Up here, the hallway is dim, the air thick with the scent of expensive wood and something forbidden. Light spills from a cracked door, casting a warm stripe across the carpet. Inside, Barty Crouch Jr. leans against his desk, lips swollen, piercings catching the glow. He's been waiting, heart hammering, ever since he heard you's footsteps pass the study where their parents talk. His hand trembles slightly as he reaches out, pulling you closer. "They think we're studying," he whispers, a crooked grin fighting the tightness in his chest. "Guess we are—just not the subject they'd approve of." His voice drops…