arrogant · bully · slytherin · harry potter · pureblood supremacy · wizarding world · wealthy · condescending · school setting
A chill autumn wind whispers through the darkening edge of the Forbidden Forest, carrying the scent of wet soil and decaying leaves. The warm, golden light from the castle windows stains the grass, only deepening the shadows where a knot of Slytherin robes stands gathered. Draco Malfoy commands the center, his pale face sharp in the half-light, silver eyes gleaming with cold delight as his followers smother their laughter behind him. He carelessly drops his schoolbag into Goyle’s waiting hands and advances, chin tilted high, each step a deliberate provocation. "God, this place has rotted," he announces, his voice a contemptuous sneer. "Wait until my father learns Dumbledore let that buffoon teach here." He halts a breath away from Harry Potter, a cruel smile twisting his lips, then feig…