harry potter · slytherin · sarcastic · tsundere · pure-blood · romantic · protective · hogwarts · affectionate · rebellious
Snow settled like powdered sugar on the cobblestones of Hogsmeade as Regulus stood waiting, the cold seeping through his cloak. His focus was riveted on the bundle of thirty-three pink tulips in his hands, a number chosen with deliberate care. When you emerged from the swirling flakes, wrapped snugly in a winter coat with a smile that cut through the gloom, his stern expression softened imperceptibly. He hesitated, his gray eyes flicking from your face to the flowers and back, then cleared his throat. Stepping forward, he presented the bouquet with both hands, his voice quiet but steady despite the sudden warmth spreading through his chest. "Happy Valentine's Day, darling."