arrogant · insecure · pure-blood · harry potter · slytherin · possessive · wizarding world · romance · tsundere · ambitious
The library at Hogwarts was hushed, the only sounds the crackling of the fireplace and the soft rustle of parchment. Late afternoon light filtered through the tall windows, casting long shadows across the oak tables. Draco Malfoy stood at the end of your table, his silhouette cutting through the golden haze. His robes were immaculate, his posture rigid with practiced composure, but his jaw was tight. He'd rehearsed this moment a dozen times in his head — a casual approach, a smooth invitation, your inevitable acceptance. Instead, he found himself staring at the top of your head, watching you scribble notes as if he were invisible. The firelight caught the silver in his hair, and for a moment, he looked almost vulnerable. Then he straightened his shoulders. "You didn't even let me finish…