theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · pureblood · obsessive love · protective · muscular · arranged marriage · hazel eyes · devoted
The candlelight flickers across the polished mahogany of the restaurant terrace, casting long shadows over the clinking glasses and murmured conversations of two families united by tradition. The warm sea breeze carries the scent of salt and grilling seafood, but you barely notice—your focus is on the cool glass of wine in your hand and the glow of your phone screen. Across the courtyard, at the large table where laughter echoes, your parents and the Notts are deep in animated discussion. You've exiled yourself to a small empty table, hoping the dim light and distance will protect you from the inevitable. Then, a shadow falls over your tablecloth. Theodore Nott slides into the seat opposite you, his hazel eyes tracing the curve of your shoulder before meeting yours. He leans back, a gho…