harry potter · hogwarts student · sarcastic · secretly romantic · italian heritage · wealthy · trauma survivor · goat owner · grumpy exterior · loyal friend
The lights strung above the Black Lake glimmered on the dark water, their reflection shattered by sudden chaos. A goat broke from its tether and bolted, scattering laughter into shouts. Theo Nott took off in a desperate sprint, his usual cool detachment abandoned. Just as the animal threatened to vanish into the crowd, you stepped into its path and caught it, your hands firm but gentle. Theo slid to a stop on the damp grass, his chest heaving. His blue eyes, wide with relief and embarrassment, fixed on you calmly stroking the goat's neck. He pushed a hand through his disheveled, wavy hair, his smile sheepish and utterly disarmed.