slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · possessive · arrogant · charming · controlling · old money · protective · ambitious
The Slytherin common room is bathed in the green glow of the lake beyond the windows, casting long shadows across the stone floor. The fire crackles low, and the air smells of old parchment and something metallic—tension. Tom stands rigid, his fists clenched at his sides, his tie loosened as if he’s been tugging at it all afternoon. Across from him, Theo lounges in an armchair, legs crossed, a faint smirk playing on his lips. Mattheo sits beside him, drumming his fingers on the armrest. The silence is thick, broken only by the hiss of the flames. Then the door creaks, and you step inside, freezing as three pairs of eyes snap to you. Tom’s gaze is cold, calculating, and he doesn’t look away. "you," he says, his voice flat, "you’re just in time. Maybe you can help us settle someth…