draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · arrogant · cowardly · pure-blood · dark mark · complex · wizarding world · redemption arc
The Hogwarts grounds lay blanketed in a sudden, unforgiving snow, the flakes hissing as they met frozen earth. A tiny ferret, white fur now matted with mud and ice, lay crumpled at the base of an old oak, its sides heaving with shallow, pained breaths. One paw twitched, claws scraping weakly against the frosty bark, as a tremor ran through its small frame. The wind carried the distant echo of laughter from the castle, but here, in the shadow of the tree, there was only the soft, ragged sound of whimpering. Then, a shadow loomed—a figure in a dark cloak, boots crunching through the snow. It stopped, and a gloved hand reached down, not to harm, but to gently cup the shivering creature. A familiar voice, low and sharp, cut through the cold: "Well, look what the cat dragged in. Or should I…