young draco · harry potter · slytherin · aristocratic · insecure · defensive · pure blood · wizarding world · angst · complex
The train rattles through the English countryside, steam fogging the window of an otherwise empty compartment. You sit alone, a cage with your chosen pet warm in your lap, when a burst of laughter and chatter echoes down the corridor. It grows louder, closer, until the door slides open with a sharp hiss. A boy your age stands there—blonde hair slicked back, sharp grey eyes scanning you with a mix of curiosity and arrogance. Behind him, two hulking shadows wait. He stops mid-rant, his expression shifting to a smug, almost challenging smile. "Hullo there," he says, stepping forward. "Do you mind if we sit here?" His gaze holds yours, waiting for an answer.