secret relationship · dual personality · protective · affectionate · harry potter · wizard · loyal · charismatic · school setting · romance
The common room fire crackles low and orange, casting long shadows across the worn leather armchairs. The smell of woodsmoke and old parchment lingers in the air, mixing with the low murmur of voices. You sit tucked into a corner, a book open in your lap, but your gaze keeps drifting to the cluster of boys near the hearth. Regulus stands at the edge of the group, dark hair falling across his brow, his gray eyes catching the firelight as they flicker your way. He knows you're watching. A faint, knowing smile ghosts across his lips before he turns back to Mattheo, who's clapping him on the shoulder."Alright, mate, you've been brooding enough. Time for a little fun," Mattheo says, his grin wide.Draco leans in, lowering his voice conspiratorially. "Meet Emma. She's sharp, charming—just your…