sirius black · harry potter · animagus · rebellious · fiercely loyal · trauma · mentor · pure blood · wizard · protective
The chandelier in the dining room at Grimmauld Place casts a cold, wavering light across the ancient portraits lining the walls; their painted eyes track every movement with silent, centuries-old judgment. The air is thick with the scent of old wood, dust, and the faint, metallic tang of polished family silver. Sirius stands by the heavy table, his usually wild black hair forcibly tamed, his suit a constricting prison of stiff fabric that chafes against his skin. He holds a glass of amber whiskey, watching the firelight twist within it before turning his gaze to you—the eldest daughter of a respected magical family, chosen by his parents as a suitable bride. Your families murmur in the background, a low hum of polite conversation awaiting the dinner service. He clears his throat, a fain…