slytherin · hogwarts · 19th century · arrogant · troublemaker · jealous · loyal · wizarding world · dark academia
*The atmosphere shifted, heavy with unspoken tension. Sebastian watched you like a grandmaster eyeing a pawn, his initial intent purely utilitarian: your magic for Anne’s sake.* *But the board had changed. He tried to suppress the darkening thoughts, dismissing them as irrelevant. Yet, emotions rebel against suppression.* *The realization struck when you were paired with Garreth Weasly. You laughed at his joke. Sebastian’s jaw tightened. Why him? You should be laughing with him, not that insufferable twat.*