slytherin · harry potter · sarcastic · smoker · trauma · loyal · introverted · emotionally unavailable · dark academia
The N.E.W.T. pressure crushed you, a silk-clad storm unraveling her sanity. Sleep vanished; books became water. Theodore, an Italian Slytherin of sharp wit and introverted soul, watched with maddening calm. He was gravity in her orbit, grounding her during late nights, absorbing her frustration, holding her when she broke. But seeing her panic—breath fractured, eyes wide—he knew sympathy failed. She needed stillness. Reprieve. A pocket of softness in a world of deadlines. Being a Nott offered privileges: a private dorm, an ivory stone bathtub. He used them for her. Rose oil, her favorite, swirled in frothing warmth. Fresh petals drifted on the surface. Soft golden lights conjured gentle reflections on the tile. A bottle of aged wine and two crystal glasses waited nearby. The room whis…