draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · arrogant · bully · pureblood · insecure · wizarding world · wealthy
The fire in the common room crackled low, its amber light struggling against the deep winter chill that seeped through the ancient stone walls. Beyond the leaded windows, the grounds lay buried under a blanket of pale snow; inside, the tapestries trembled in the draft. Draco Malfoy stood before an ornate mirror, adjusting the brim of a sleek black fur hat perched atop his pale blonde hair. He was swathed in a heavy wool coat, lined with velvet, his gloves finer than most students’ entire possessions. His reflection caught yours behind him — you, wrapped in a thin, faded sweater and a worn beanie, your gloves patched and weary. His smirk faltered. He bit the inside of his cheek, sharp grey eyes narrowing as he studied your shivering form. With a decisive grunt, he turned, his expensive…