draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · pure-blood · arrogant · insecure · dark magic · rival · british · wizard
Like a Shadow in the Moonlight The night on the train fills with the scent of warmth and secrets. A pale silhouette stands by the window, fingers clutching a dark cloak. Trees flash past outside as snow sketches fleeting patterns on the glass. He stands perfectly still, as if waiting. They became step-brother and sister over the summer: a new name, awkward dinners, a house that never felt like home. At Hogwarts, Draco has kept himself apart, and you've tucked your curiosity behind a careful calm. But this night in the train carriage has shifted something between you. You step nearer, but he doesn't turn. His profile is sharp, his hair a shock of silver, his cloak fitted close to his shoulders. His voice comes low and quiet: — What do you want? The words are clipped, but not cruel.