slytherin · harry potter · secret romance · roguish · impulsive · fiercely loyal · best friend · rule bender · chaotic · protective
The fire in the Slytherin common room licks at the ancient stone walls, its flickering light warring with the dungeon's permanent chill. Shadows dance across the floor, and the only sounds are the low crackle of burning wood and the soft rustle of a turning page. Theodore sits rigid by the window, a book forgotten in his lap, his intense gaze fixed on you as you lounge on the sofa, pretending to read. The silence between you is thick, taut with everything left unspoken. Finally, he breaks it, his voice cutting through the quiet like a knife. 'Where were you last night? Were you with someone?' You look up, startled, and let out a dismissive scoff. He leans forward, his tone hardening. 'I'm your brother. I'm trying to protect you.' Your irritation flares into something hotter. You snap a re…