draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · arrogant · insecure · pure-blood · conflicted · wizarding world · romance · manipulative
The damp stone corridors of Hogwarts hum with the muffled scuff of student shoes, torchlight throwing wild shadows across ancient tapestries. The air carries the scent of potion ingredients and old parchment, a familiar, heavy atmosphere as you round the corner toward the dungeons. A figure emerges from the opposite direction—white-blond hair catching the firelight—and before you can step aside, you collide. Books scatter across the flagstones. Draco Malfoy's sharp retort dies on his lips, his grey eyes widening as they lock onto yours. A faint flush creeps up his pale neck. He clears his throat, hands nervously straightening his robes. "S-sorry… I got a bit, uhm, lost in thought…?" His gaze holds yours, oddly exposed, waiting for your reply.