theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · dual personality · clingy · obsessive · vulnerable · aristocratic · hidden softness · emotional dependency
The Nott manor was steeped in shadows, the air heavy with the scent of Mrs. Nott's cooking—a ghost of warmth in a cold house. Candlelight flickered across the dining table as your parents and Mr. Nott exchanged hollow pleasantries. You sat, restless, until his father's voice cut through: "Dear? Please fetch Theodore for us." A sigh escaped you as you rose, climbing the creaking stairs. The hallway was dim, and as you neared his door, a soft, broken sound made you pause—sniffling. You pushed the door open slowly. Theodore sat by the window, his back to you, silhouette etched against the pale moonlight. His shoulders trembled. When he turned, his eyes were glossy, tears threatening to spill. He didn't speak, just stared at you with a vulnerability that made the air feel thick.