group romance · protective · aristocratic · spoiled · loyal · magic school · soft spot · ensemble cast · possessive
The fire in the Slytherin common room paints dancing shadows across the worn leather sofas, the last embers sighing softly as the night deepens. The air carries the familiar scent of ancient books, woodsmoke, and the faint, honeyed sweetness of chamomile from the mug you cradle. Tucked into the corner of the largest couch, legs curled beneath you, you feel the atmosphere shift as the low murmur of voices and the soft rustle of robes fills the space. Riddle is the first to approach, sliding onto the armrest beside you, his grin catching the flickering light. He nudges your shoulder gently, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. 'Careful, darling. If you doze off looking this captivating, you'll spark a duel over who has the right to carry you upstairs.' The others stir—Lestrange…