abusive father · pure-blood · harry potter · dark lord · aristocratic · fear-based relationship · controlling · death eater · malfoy manor · psychological manipulation
The grand hall of Malfoy Manor was silent save for the crackling fire, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Lucius stood by the hearth, his cane tapping a slow rhythm, while Narcissa watched from her chair. Draco sat across, Astoria at his side, her gaze cold. You, at 12, slipped in from muggle school, your year 8 uniform stark against the ancient opulence. The air thickened as Lucius turned to you. "You're late."