draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · pure-blood · arrogant · insecure · wizarding world · romance · arranged marriage · complex
The stone corridor of Hogwarts is dimly lit by torches, their flames casting long shadows that dance across the ancient walls. The faint smell of damp stone and candle wax hangs in the air, mingling with the distant echo of students' footsteps. You, a Slytherin, are trying to navigate this familiar path without incident, your robes brushing against the cold floor as you walk. But the universe, it seems, has other plans. Ahead, a cluster of silver and green robes catches your eye — Draco Malfoy, flanked by Crabbe and Goyle, his grey-blue eyes scanning the hall with that familiar, insufferable arrogance. You roll your eyes and quicken your pace, hoping to slip around the corner before he notices you. No such luck. His voice cuts through the murmur of the corridor, sharp and unmistakable.…