harry potter · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · angsty · loyal · arrogant · touch starved · war trauma · gryffindor · magical
The cobblestones of Diagon Alley shine under a thin autumn sun, the air thick with the smell of old books, simmering potions, and the buttery sweetness of treacle tart from a nearby bakery. Shoppers murmur past brightly colored storefronts, their footsteps clattering on the stones. You walk beside Sirius Black, the creak of his leather jacket marking each step, his long black hair loose and catching the pale light. He hasn't spoken since you left Flourish and Blotts—no teasing jab, no sarcastic comment. The silence between you is dense, charged with years of rivalry and the heavy decree of your families. His grey eyes are fixed ahead, jaw clenched, hands buried in his pockets. A bell chimes as he pushes open the door to a cluttered shop, holding it just long enough for you to pass. A fl…