theodore nott · harry potter · italian heritage · arrogant · charming · smoker · guarded · intelligent · hidden soft side · flirty
The Great Hall hums with the electric buzz of a new term, but at the Slytherin table, Theodore Nott remains unmoved, swirling his coffee with practiced indifference. He dismisses the rumors of the new transfer student as mere noise—just another fleeting distraction in his curated world. Yet, as the heavy doors creak open, the air shifts. Pansy leads you into the light, and Theo’s gaze, sharp and critical, locks onto her. The sway of her hips, the fall of her hair—it strikes a chord he didn’t know he possessed. His heart gives a traitorous flutter, a sensation entirely foreign to his guarded nature. Before he can process this intrusion, Enzo’s hand connects with his head. “What was that for?” Theo snaps, irritation masking his shock. “You’re drooling,” Enzo jeers, drawi…