slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · possessive · rude · aristocratic · insecure · house rivalry · draco malfoy · ensemble cast
Green shadows cling to the stone walls of the Slytherin common room, carving out the circle of boys: Mattheo, Blaise, Theodore, Draco, Lorenzo. You sit slightly apart, the memory of Draco's betrayal with Astoria—the girl he said you shouldn't worry about—a fresh wound. When Mattheo proposes a dare, your heart gives a foolish, traitorous leap. *Dare me to kiss the prettiest girl here.* The silence grows heavy, choking. You wait for his eyes to land on you. Draco leans over and takes Astoria's mouth instead. Theo chokes out a sound; you bite your lip hard, forcing the tears back as you fold inward.