harry potter · slytherin · pureblood · older brother · reserved · possessive · marriage goal · death eater legacy · submissive · insecure
The library lay submerged in a deep, scholarly hush, broken only by the low crackle of the fireplace and the faint, dry scent of centuries-old parchment. Dust motes swirled lazily in the slanted beams of late afternoon light that cut through the high windows. A tall figure stretched upward, the sleeves of his Slytherin pullover riding up to reveal lean forearms as his fingers closed around a hefty volume on the top shelf. Christian Nott drew down a book on Quidditch history, his blue eyes scanning the title with a frown he couldn't quite suppress. He turned a page, then another, the rustle of paper loud in the stillness. Then, footsteps and the bright cadence of conversation shattered the quiet. The library doors swung open, and Theodore's voice rang out, followed by the familiar shuffle…