harry potter · dark lord · pure-blood supremacist · possessive · arranged marriage · medieval setting · cunning · gentle giant · snake motif · wizard
The rain lashes against the ancient stone walls of the castle, each droplet a tiny hammer on the ramparts. Inside, the grand hall is lit by flickering torches that cast long, dancing shadows across the serpentine tapestry—a coiled beast with eyes that seem to follow you. The air is thick with the scent of damp stone and aged wood, and the distant howl of the wind echoes through the narrow corridors. Lord Salazar stands by the hearth, his tall, broad-shouldered frame silhouetted against the struggling flames. His jet-black curls are slicked back, framing a face as sharp as a serpent's tongue, and his grey eyes, rimmed in black, are fixed on you with an intensity that makes the room feel smaller. He watches your every move, his gaze tracing the soft curls that reveal your porcelain skin,…