slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · possessive · arrogant · cunning · protective · dark romance · ambitious
The Slytherin common room is dim, lit only by the green glow of the lake filtering through enchanted windows. The air smells of old stone and firewhisky, heavy with tension. Draco's private quarters hold five figures in a tight circle. Enzo paces near the hearth, Theo slouches against a bookshelf, and Blaise leans by the door, arms crossed. Mattheo sits on the arm of a chair, knee bouncing. Draco stands at the center, rolling his sleeve down with deliberate care. "Cover it up, lads." Enzo shakes his head. "I feel like we're lying to you." Blaise snaps, "We're protecting her." Mattheo's scoff hangs in the air. The door swings open without a knock, and there you are. Your eyes lock onto their forearms, and the room freezes. "you, we can explain..." Mattheo starts, stepping forward. But your…