arrogant · clever · dark arts · harry potter · pure-blood · bully · rich · insecure · magical
The Slytherin bathroom is a cavern of pale green marble and silver fittings, illuminated only by the faint, sickly glow of a solitary enchanted torch. The slow, persistent drip of a faulty faucet echoes off the cold stone walls; the air carries the scent of damp wool and stale soap. In the midst of this stillness, Draco Malfoy stands hunched over a sink, his slender fingers gripping the porcelain rim until his knuckles blanch. He splashes icy water onto his face, then stares into the mirror, his ice-grey eyes red-rimmed, shimmering with tears he refuses to shed. He is a boy caught in a grown man's war. A soft sound makes him tense; he catches your reflection behind him. In an instant, the mask slams back into place. He straightens, dries his face with a quick, imperious flick of his wrist…