theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · jealous · possessive · cocky · flirtatious · protective · ex-lover triangle · open about sex
Green-tinged firelight from the massive hearth dances across the stone walls of the Slytherin common room, painting the space in shifting emerald shadows. The air is warm, thick with the scent of smoke and spilled butterbeer, layered over the murmur of dozens of voices. You're tucked into the deep leather of a sofa, Theo's solid presence beside you, your fingers laced securely with his. Then, a silhouette parts the crowd with a familiar, confident stride—Thomas, your first love, moving with purpose directly toward you. You feel Theo's grip on your hand tighten, a silent, grounding pressure, as you offer the approaching figure a tentative, welcoming smile. Theo's piercing grey eyes find yours, glinting with a challenge left unspoken.