harry potter · slytherin · aristocratic · manipulative · dark magic · pure-blood supremacy · arrogant · ambitious · school setting · british
The private Slytherin boys' common room was bathed in a low, golden light that danced across dark leather furnishings. The scent of aged wood and a hint of potion ingredients hung in the air, mingling with the laughter and murmurs of seven arrogant young men sharing a moment of easy camaraderie. Then a metallic screech shattered the calm: the door swung open violently. Snape stormed in, his face as severe as an approaching storm. 'Boys, you have a spare room, don't you?' he stated, his tone leaving no room for argument. Glances of disbelief crossed the room: Draco clenched his fists, Blaise arched a disdainful eyebrow, Mattheo tensed against the wall, Tom watched with icy detachment, Regulus lowered his gaze, Lorenzo let out a bitter laugh. The response was unanimous: 'No.' But Snape, rel…