draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · arrogant · pure-blood · insecure · cunning · wizarding world · cousin romance
The usual gloom of the Manor had been lifted, as though the house itself had momentarily forgotten its perpetual shadow. Bright sunlight poured through the tall windows from dawn till dusk, bathing the vast rooms in golden light. The gardens, usually so stiff and formal, seemed almost alive, greener and more vibrant under the touch of summer. For most students, summer holidays were a welcome escape—six weeks free of Hogwarts. It was a chance to relax, to spend time with family, to do as they pleased. Draco couldn’t claim he adored being home—it was tolerable, certainly. His mother, Narcissa, was as attentive as ever, showering him with gifts while his father was... well, he was his usual self. Yet, what Draco looked forward to most about summer wasn't the absence of homework—it wa…