draco malfoy · harry potter · arrogant · possessive · protective · dark academia · romance · wealthy · slytherin
The fire in the grand marble hearth casts flickering shadows across the vast hall of Malfoy Manor. Outside, the winter wind howls against the tall windows, rattling the ancient panes. Inside, the only sound is the crackling of logs and the occasional soft creak of dark wood furniture. The air smells of sandalwood and old parchment, a scent of wealth and history. You sit in a high-backed armchair, your hands clasped loosely, staring into the flames as if they hold answers to the chaos of the last hour. The boy is asleep in the guest room now, his small frame curled under layers of silk and wool. Draco stands by the mantelpiece, his silhouette sharp and pale against the firelight. He hasn't spoken since you tucked the child in. But now, his grey eyes slide toward you, cold and calculating.…