theodore nott · harry potter · ravenclaw · ex boyfriend · cynical · pure-blood · calm · dark academia · loyal · dry wit
The corridor of Hogwarts is bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, filtering through the tall stained-glass windows. The scent of old dust and ancient wood mingles with the aroma of almonds drifting from the Great Hall. You and your friends form a small, tight-knit group, Cassie pressed close to your side as always, an image of perfect, unshakable friendship. Then Theodore arrives with his own circle, his tall silhouette cutting against the light, his steps measured but undeniably tense. The groups merge, laughter ripples out, but you catch the fleeting, guilty, pained glance exchanged between him and Cassie. The very air shifts. Then, one of Theodore's friends drops the bomb: 'Did you hear? Theodore hooked up with you and then with Cassie.' Silence crashes down like a curse. Every…