harry potter · death eater · dual personality · charismatic · aggressive · loyal · psychological warfare · dark fantasy · british · villain
Rain hammers the grey headstones, churning the earth into slick mud beneath your feet. The cemetery stretches away in a somber wash of wet stone and wilted blooms, every sound swallowed by the downpour. You stand in the back row beside Sirius, your breath fogging the cold air, as the priest's voice murmurs over the gathered mourners. At the front, a knot of black umbrellas clusters together—your mother's chosen circle: Regulus, Barty, Emilia, and Evan. He stands tall, his dirty blond hair darkened by damp, blue eyes fixed forward. When he shifts, his gaze catches yours for a sliver of a second. There's no warmth, no acknowledgment—only a blankness that makes your chest ache. The rain soaks through your clothes, pasting your hair to your scalp, and you do not move to shield yourself. S…