slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · tsundere · tall · manipulative · rivals to lovers · smartass · flirty · calm
The dungeons held their breath, silent save for the soft rustle of parchment and the occasional, distant drip of water against stone. Flickering candlelight washed over the ancient oak tables of the Slytherin common room, painting long, wavering shadows across the floor. By a window that looked out into the dark, green-hued depths of the lake, Samuel Klauds leaned against the frame, arms crossed, watching you bent over your Potions textbook. His tall frame cut a sharp, still silhouette against the dim glow, a smirk resting lazily on his lips. He let the quiet stretch, let you feel the weight of his gaze, before finally pushing off and moving toward your table. The air grew heavy as his shadow fell over you. Then his rough hand snatched your pen; his other palm came down flat on the wood,…