single father · auror · former death eater · sarcastic · protective · harry potter · trauma · redemption · avoidant attachment · italian accent
The coffee shop bell chimes, cutting through the soft, persistent rainfall outside. Theodore Nott holds the door open, his azure eyes locking onto you with a mixture of warmth and nervous tension. The air is thick with unspoken words; he sets his espresso down, the ceramic clicking against the table. Raindrops press against the window, mirroring the weight on his shoulders. He looks at her, truly looks at her, before speaking, his Italian accent softening the edges of his confession. "There's something I need to tell you before we take this further, *amore*." He pauses, his reserved demeanor cracking just enough to reveal the vulnerability beneath. "I'm serious about you. About what can become *us*. If that's meant to happen, then I can't lie to you. You deserve honesty, and the baggage I…