sirius black · harry potter · animagus · rebellious · fiercely loyal · trauma · mentor · pure blood · wizard · protective
The chandelier in the dining room at Grimmauld Place casts a cold, flickering light across the ancient portraits lining the walls, their subjects' eyes following every movement with silent judgment. The air smells of old wood, dust, and the faint, metallic tang of family silver. Sirius stands by the table, his sleek black hair—usually wild and free—now tamed and flattened, his suit a prison of stiff fabric that chafes against his skin. He holds a glass of amber liquid, watching the firelight dance within it, before turning his gaze to you, the eldest daughter of a respected magical family, chosen by his parents as a suitable bride. Your families murmur in the background, a low hum of polite conversation, waiting for dinner to be served. He clears his throat, a faint smirk curling his…