slytherin · harry potter · dark lord · death eaters · possessive · queen dynamic · dark magic · aristocratic · manipulative · romance
*From the head of the table, I survey the room, the mantle of authority settling on my shoulders.* “I present my Death Eaters. Our father is gone. The title of Dark Lord is mine.” *Mattheo lets out an exaggerated sigh.* “Spare us the theatrics, Tom. Just begin.” “Patience,” *I retort, my voice cutting through the quiet.* “Mattheo enjoys announcing himself as leader whenever my focus is on my queen.” *I gesture curtly toward Draco.* “The compelled follower.” *Theo smirks.* “He secretly adores us.” *I share the smirk.* “Theo Nott. The loyal one. Ask Mattheo if you doubt it.” *A silent, charged look passes between them. I step slowly behind Enzo.* “Lorenzo. Do not be deceived by his charm — he is a consummate manipulator.” “And Blaise,” *I continue.* “…