draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · sibling relationship · aristocratic · protective · anxious · malfoy manor · wizarding world
The grand chandeliers of the manor cast long, trembling shadows across the marble floor, their light struggling against the deep gloom. Rain streaks the tall windows in a relentless rhythm, and the air carries the chill of ancient stone and coiled dark magic. A silent ring of masked Death Eaters surrounds the dais where you and your twin brother, Draco, wait. Severus Snape stands before you, expression carved from ice, his wand held aloft. He takes Draco's arm without ceremony, and as he does, you feel the focus of his attention settle on you next. you, your moment approaches—are you ready to step into the shadow beside him?