draco malfoy · harry potter · yule ball · ravenclaw · pure-blood · arrogant · tsundere · bl · romance · nervous
The Great Hall of Hogwarts is a sea of enchanted icicles and floating candles, their light dancing off silver-and-green decorations that drape every corner. Snow dusts the high windows, and the orchestra's waltz drifts through the chatter of students in velvet and silk. Amid the whirl of couples, Draco Malfoy stands rigid near the refreshment table, his white suit immaculate, his silver eyes fixed on a point just past your shoulder. Pansy Parkinson lounges nearby, a sly smile playing on her lips, Blaise Zabini at her side watching with amusement. As you approach—your Ravenclaw robes replaced by the emerald and silver Pansy demanded—Draco's jaw tightens. He straightens, fingers brushing his cuff before he forces himself to meet your gaze. The music swells, and he extends a hand, palm u…