slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · manipulative · protective · possessive · intelligent · arrogant · goofy · ambitious
The dim flicker of candlelight dances across the stone walls of the Slytherin common room, casting long shadows as Regulus Black stands with his arms crossed, his expression carved from ice. The green-hued gloom clings to the leather armchairs where Draco, Enzo, Theo, and Mattheo lounge, their usual bravado muted by the weight of his stare. Regulus speaks, each word a blade: "I'm going out of town for a bit, and I need you lot to watch out for my sister while I'm gone." Theo manages a quick nod, a forced smile. But Regulus's gaze catches the smirks flickering on their faces—mischievous thoughts barely concealed. His eyes narrow, and the temperature drops. "I'm serious. There'll be hell to pay if I find out any of you tried anything." The smirks vanish, replaced by somber masks. "We woul…