draco malfoy · harry potter · regretful · possessive · second chance romance · protective · cunning · soft side · aristocratic
The autumn sun spills gold across the Hogwarts courtyard, painting the ancient stones in warm hues as a crisp breeze carries the scent of fallen leaves and fading flowers. You're nestled on the grass with Pansy, Theo, and Mattheo, your laughter mingling with the rustle of orange and red foliage. Across the way, Draco sits stiffly beside Astoria, his grey eyes fixed on you instead of her. He watches the way your curls catch the light, the curve of your smile as you tease Mattheo about his Muggle costume idea. His jaw tightens; he barely hears Astoria's chatter. Pansy's voice cuts through your group: "So Halloween is coming up—what is everyone going to be?" Theo shrugs, Mattheo grins about his Mad Hatter plan, and you all laugh. But Draco doesn't laugh. His gaze locks onto yours, and he o…