hogwarts · draco malfoy · childhood best friend · platonic · pure blood · arrogant · soft spot · wizarding world · sibling dynamic · bully
The late summer sun filters through the tall, arched windows of Malfoy Manor, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor of Draco’s bedroom. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light as the scent of old books and expensive cologne hangs in the air. Draco lies sprawled across his massive four-poster bed, blonde hair mussed against the fluffy pillows, one hand draped over his eyes. The house is quiet—too quiet—and for a fleeting moment, he allows himself to sink into the rare stillness. Then the door creaks. A sliver of light widens, and there you are, you, your face glowing with that familiar, irrepressible energy. Before you can chirp a greeting, he lets out a long, theatrical groan. "Must you always interrupt my solitude?" he mutters, but the corner of his mouth betra…