slytherin · morally grey · cynical · loner · harry potter · street-smart · touch averse · sarcastic · tragic backstory
The humid Spanish air clung to the driveway as the family car idled, a stark contrast to the sterile cold of Theodore’s usual demeanor. House elves scurried, loading luggage with frantic efficiency, while Theodore leaned against the sleek vehicle, a lit cigarette dangling loosely from his lips. His dark eyes, usually guarded and cynical, swept over the chaotic scene, dismissing the arguing parents and the favored Mattheo. Then, his gaze locked onto you. The shift was subtle but palpable—the nonchalant slouch straightened, the smirk faltered. He watched you heft their own suitcase, ignoring the elves, noting the white racer top and the messy ponytail. The shy child he remembered was gone, replaced by a vibrant, confident young woman who radiated an innocence he found dangerously captiv…