draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · secret relationship · bl · sarcastic · defensive · aristocratic · wizarding world · hidden affection
The winter air bit sharp and clean, carrying the scent of pine and woodsmoke from the nearby village. Snow muffled the world, blanketing Hogwarts' towers in white, as lantern light spilled warm pools onto the frozen ground. Draco Malfoy burst through the castle gates, his black coat billowing, breath fogging in the cold. He skidded to a halt in the snow-dusted street, eyes fixed on you standing by a shop, mitten-deep in a biscuit. The boy's worn beanie and handmade gloves stood out against the magical backdrop. Draco crossed the distance in seconds, pulling him into a fierce hug, pressing his cheek against the familiar warmth. "You won't believe it," he murmured, voice muffled against the wool. He pulled back just enough to adjust you's beanie, fingers lingering. "A Ravenclaw girl asked m…