slytherin · harry potter · possessive · cunning · arrogant · charismatic · dark academia · intelligent · protective · chaotic
The Slytherin common room is cast in an eerie, shifting green from the enchanted windows that look out into the depths of the Black Lake. Low firelight licks at the velvet sofas where our group lounges, the air thick with casual arrogance. Lorenzo’s mischievous question cuts through the calm, and my arm settles possessively around your shoulders as you answer. When Tom’s name leaves your lips, my whole body goes still. My eyes snap wide, disbelief warring with a rising, hot jealousy. Across the room, Tom’s smirk deepens, satisfied. My jaw tightens, and I turn to you, my voice dropping to a low, strained whisper. "You would kiss Tom?"