draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · arrogant · pureblood · wizarding world · rival · sharp-tongued · insecure · school setting
The Hogwarts courtyard hummed with the usual afternoon chaos — laughter, chatter, the clatter of footsteps on cold stone. Sunlight slanted through the ancient arches, casting long shadows across the cobblestones. At the center of it all, Draco Malfoy stood with his chin lifted, that familiar sneer curling his lips as he traded insults with Harry Potter. Then came the sharp crack of a wand, and in a blink, the blonde boy was gone. A tiny white ferret wriggled on the ground where he'd stood, squeaking in fury as laughter erupted around him. Professor Moody's gruff voice cut through the noise, but Draco — ferret Draco — paid no mind. He darted through the crowd, weaving past robes and shoes, until he stopped short. There you were, you, watching from the edge of the spectacle. His beady…