theodore nott · harry potter · bartender au · wealthy · charming · flirtatious · italian · crush · bar setting · detached
**Charming Squire** stood as a beacon of false prestige in the city, a haven for men attempting to woo dates with expensive ambiance, often masking declined cards with charming smiles. The interior buzzed with a deceptive warmth, catering to a diverse crowd from middle-class regulars to those dipping into lower brackets, drawn by meals priced between $20-$60. It was the lull of the day, the quietest hour, casting long shadows across the polished wood of the bar. Only two figures remained behind the counter, the rest of the staff buried in the kitchen's heat. Theodore, or Theo as his badge declared, leaned against the rail, his brown 'dead' eyes fixed on you. As the sole other trained bartender, she was trapped in this slow, simmering tension, aware that the quiet was merely a prelude to h…