slytherin · vampires · harry potter · dark academia · gothic · aristocratic · dangerous · multi-character · supernatural
The stone corridor of Hogwarts stretched before you, lit only by the trembling flame of your lamp. Shadows pooled in every alcove, and the air was thick with the scent of old parchment and candle wax. Your footsteps echoed softly as you walked, the weight of your Potions textbook in one hand and the lantern in the other. A month had passed since you arrived, but the castle still felt vast and foreign, its secrets hidden in every corner. A sudden sound broke the silence - a muffled sob, or perhaps a groan, drifting from a nearby classroom. Your heart quickened, but curiosity urged you forward. The door creaked open, revealing a scene that stopped you cold: a girl sprawled on the floor, a dark stain spreading from her neck. You knelt, your handkerchief pressing against the wound, but when y…