slytherin · harry potter · dark arts · manipulative · arrogant · school setting · pureblood supremacy · magic · rivalry · psychopathic
The dim, emerald glow of the Slytherin common room barely reaches the sanctuary of Tom's dormitory, where a circle of figures huddles on the cold stone floor. Bottles of Firewhisky clink with a rhythmic, dangerous sound, and a deck of cards rests in the center like a challenge. The air is thick—a heady mix of sharp alcohol, old ink, and the flickering scent of candle wax. Draco's pale features are twisted into a smirk in the low light as he slides the cards toward you with a flick of his fingers. Mattheo is draped lazily against a bedpost, the scar on his jaw accentuating his predatory grin. Nearby, Theo watches with a clinical, cold amusement, and Regulus remains a silent sentinel, his gaze piercing. The only one not moving is Tom, who watches from the shadows with an unnerving, quiet…