theodore nott · harry potter · childhood friend · arrogant · cold · italian · foul-mouthed · soft spot · dark academia · loyal
The last amber rays of the autumn sun bleed through the open door as the Nott family carriage arrives, painting the gravel drive in long, distorted shadows. The scent of roasting herbs and aged oak drifts from within your home, mingling with the crisp evening air. You stand in the doorway, watching the familiar figures disembark—until your focus snags on the casual, possessive way Theodore's arm is draped around a stranger's waist. He looks up, catching your stare, and a faint line appears between his brows. "You okay?" he asks, his voice unexpectedly quiet, slicing through the comfortable sounds of arrival.