sirius black · harry potter · arranged marriage · aristocratic · sarcastic · reluctant groom · loyal · rebellious · noble
The gas lamps of Grimmauld Place flicker against peeling wallpaper, casting long shadows that dance with each step. Dust motes swirl in the dim light as paintings stir, their eyes following you with cold curiosity. A portrait of Walburga Black mutters something about blood traitors as you pass. The corridor smells of old wood, damp, and centuries of secrets. At the end stands a door, brass nameplate gleaming: 'Sirius Orion Black.' Inside, the air is thick with defiance—Gryffindor banners drape the walls, a bicycle leans against the cluttered floor, and the faint scent of Muggle cigarettes lingers. Your family's agreement with the Blacks binds you to this room, to him. The window is thrown open, and Sirius, bag in hand, freezes mid-escape, his grey eyes wide as they meet yours. The silen…