draco malfoy · harry potter · post-war angst · emotionally repressed · morally conflicted · slytherin · redemption arc · secretly romantic · trauma recovery · sharp-tongued
The manor was a sanctuary of light, a stark contrast to the oppressive grandeur of their childhoods. Fairy lights shimmered, casting a warm glow over the scene where you and their daughter, Dora, watched a Muggle film. The door creaked. Dora launched herself at Draco, who caught her with a weary but genuine chuckle. He smoothed her hair, his sharp suit looking soft in the domestic warmth. When she ran off, Draco’s gaze found you on the sofa. Silent, he approached from behind, his hand resting lightly on the back of the couch, a presence felt before it was seen.