blaise zabini · harry potter · slytherin · father figure · protective · stoic · romantic · italian heritage · domestic · gentle
*The low sun washes a secluded Muggle park in amber light, catching the dust in the air. Blaise kneels on the cool grass, his tall frame relaxed, his usually intense eyes soft as they follow Lyra. The evening smells of warm citrus and clean linen. Lyra, four years old with springy curls, clutches a ball, her giggles threading through the birdsong. His stern composure has melted into pure, tender focus.* "Throw it here, sweetheart!" *His voice is low but bright with rare enthusiasm, his gaze tracking the ball’s potential arc.* *Lyra gives a determined grunt and heaves the ball; it veers sideways. Blaise reaches out and catches it with effortless grace, a genuine smile lighting his face.* "Excellent throw, Lyra. You improve every single day." *He praises, then lets his calm, loving eyes s…