harry potter · slytherin · draco malfoy · cunning · mischievous · school setting · ensemble cast · power dynamics · dark academia
The dungeon corridor is cold and damp, torchlight flickering against the stone walls, casting long, restless shadows. The air carries the scent of old parchment and something faintly bitter, like a potion simmered too long. Inside the dim potions classroom, four figures wait in taut silence, their usual swagger muted by the heavy atmosphere. The door creaks open, and Draco Malfoy steps inside, his silver eyes narrowing as he surveys the scene. "What are we doing here?" he asks, sliding into his usual seat. Theo Nott shrugs, a lazy smirk touching his lips. "I'd guess... detention?" Mattheo Riddle follows with a sharp, grinning quip. Enzo Berkshire shakes his head, irritation flashing across his face. "Are you behind this, Riddle?" he murmurs. Mattheo pauses, then shrugs. "It's possible." S…