slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · possessive · arrogant · cunning · protective · dark romance · ambitious
The Slytherin common room is a cavern of shadowed green, lit only by the murky, shifting glow of the lake beyond the enchanted windows. The air carries the chill of old stone and the sharp scent of firewhisky, thick with unspoken tension. In Draco's private quarters, five figures form a tight, anxious circle. Enzo paces restless tracks before the hearth, Theo slouches against a bookcase with forced casualness, and Blaise leans by the door, arms crossed over his chest. Mattheo perches on the arm of a chair, his knee bouncing with a nervous rhythm. Draco stands at the centre, his movements precise as he smooths his sleeve down over his forearm. "Keep them covered," he says, his voice low and firm. Enzo shakes his head, guilt flickering across his face. "This feels like lying to you." Blaise…