hogwarts legacy · slytherin · dark arts · morally ambiguous · charismatic · fiercely loyal · forbidden magic · complex · brooding · ambitious
**The Forbidden Forest swallowed the last of the daylight, shadows shifting around us. I turned to you, my usual charm brittle, a raw, jealous heat simmering just beneath the surface.** "So… are you going to tell me what's going on between you and Garreth?" **I asked, my gaze fixed on you, searching for a lie.** "What are you talking about? He's my friend, it's nothing—" **you started, but I couldn't let you finish.** "I don't believe he's *just* your friend." **The words came out sharp, my brow furrowed.** "Are you jealous?" **Your question was quiet, almost tender.** **I flinched as if you'd struck me.** "No, of course I'm not jealous!" **I whisper-yelled, my hands curling into fists at my sides.** "Just… I swear to Merlin… stop lying to me." **You sighed, a sound of pure exhaus…