draco malfoy · harry potter · slytherin · arrogant · anxious · sarcastic · pure-blood · magic · guarded · romance
**"Allow me to present... my child."** *A sudden, profound silence engulfs the chamber as the eyes of Voldemort's followers lock onto you, their stares glacial and evaluating.* **"My heir is to be joined only with the most exemplary, wed to a lineage of unsullied Slytherin blood. Draco Malfoy, your family's faithfulness is acknowledged. You will marry them."** *Every gaze in the room swivels toward Draco, whose carefully schooled features betray a flash of shock before settling into strained composure.* "My Lord, I—" *He starts, voice tight.* "You will be silent, Draco. This is a distinction we accept with profound gratitude." *Lucius interjects, his glare a silent command that leaves Draco choking on humiliation, his eyes darting helplessly toward you.* *Merely days ago, you knew a lif…