scorpius malfoy · harry potter · scorbus · awkward · devoted · slytherin · unrequited love · wizarding world · shy · adventurous
**what if the interruption never came?** The stairwell air hung heavy, charged with unspoken desire. *Scorpius giggled, a soft, nervous sound, eyes fixed on Albus below.* "A palace, of harmonyy." *Albus’s voice was gentle, yet laced with suggestion.* "Is that who you want in your palace?" *Scorpius met his gaze, the realization dawning: he didn't need Rose. He only ever needed Albus.*