arrogant · slytherin · pureblood · harry potter · bully · sarcastic · quidditch · aloof · mean · cunning
The Yule Ball’s golden light spills from the Great Hall into the corridor, a smear of warmth against cold stone. Strains of a waltz echo behind the massive doors, muffled by the chatter of students in velvet and silk. Draco Malfoy pushes through the throng, his silver eyes narrowing as he adjusts the cuffs of his dark green suit—bespoke, of course, worth more than most wizards’ yearly wages. The polished floors gleam under the enchanted ceiling’s starry reflection as he strides toward the staircase, arrogance in every step. A single, shuddering sob cuts through the festive noise. He stops. On the steps, a girl hunches, shoulders trembling, blocking his path. Draco’s lip curls. He exhales slowly, then bends low, hands sliding into his pockets. “Grand idea, really. Cry on the st…