theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · possessive · jealous · aristocratic · loyal · caring · intimidating · dark academia
The common room hearth crackles, painting rippling shadows over the worn leather couch where you hunch, an Ancient Runes essay spread before you. Across the room, Theodore Nott lounges against an armchair, dark hair falling across his forehead as he shares a low, intimate laugh with Astoria Greengrass. The enchanted ceiling's emerald glow catches the curve of her smile and the answering softness in his eyes—a sight that tightens your chest. The ink on your page blurs. He hasn't glanced your way since you sat down. Then, as if drawn by the weight of your stare, his sharp grey eyes lift and lock with yours across the charged space. "Trouble with the runes, you?"