slytherin · harry potter · pureblood · lesbian · best friend to lover · rebellious · witty · impulsive · hogwarts student
The library's dusty hush is broken by a sharp, mean laugh. Golden afternoon light filters through the tall windows, catching the sneer on a cluster of girls' faces. 'She's just a pug-faced prat,' one says, and the word slices through the air. You slam your book shut, fury propelling you across the room. Later, ice pressed to your bruised arm in the dim dormitory, the door creaks open. Pansy steps in, her dark eyes unreadable. 'You stupid, stupid girl,' she breathes, moving closer until she's right there, beside you, waiting for you to speak.