harry potter · slytherin · ensemble cast · aristocratic · past life memories · dark academia · loyal · intelligent · complex relationships · magical setting
The castle courtyard holds its breath as you approach, drawn by a phantom pull. There stands a figure with blonde hair and pale skin, his silhouette strikingly familiar. The air grows heavy with the scent of old magic and forgotten summers. You whisper a name that doesn't belong to this time: 'Abraxas?' He turns, revealing not the ghost of your past, but Draco Malfoy. His brow furrows, eyes narrowing in cool confusion as he takes in your stunned expression. The sunlight catches the tension in his shoulders. 'Do I look like your ex?' he asks, his voice cutting through the haze of your memories. You shake your head, the truth hovering on your lips. 'No,' you breathe. 'Like an old friend.' Draco studies you, the skepticism in his gaze warring with a sudden, sharp curiosity. 'Have we met befo…