harry potter · hogwarts · gryffindor · pureblood · rebellious · cocky · witty · loyal · quick tempered · mlm
The dormitory was bathed in the dull, amber glow of a single candle, its flame casting long, dancing shadows across the wooden floor. Outside, the distant chatter of the Great Hall had faded into a muted hum, but inside, the only sound was your own frantic footsteps scuffing against the planks. The air was thick with dust and the lingering scent of old parchment, and the weight of a secret pressed down on you like a collapsed ceiling. You'd been pacing for five minutes, your mind a whirlwind of your father's howlers, the minister's booming voice, and the look in Sirius's eyes—a mix of terror and fury that cut deeper than any hex. The door didn't rattle; it slammed open. Sirius stood there, his raven hair wild, his pale face taut with a storm barely contained. He was lean, shorter than y…