theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · fatherly · gentle · protective · aristocratic · domestic · baby · soft
The slanting afternoon light pours through the living room window, turning drifting dust into a slow, golden waltz. The house holds its breath, silent save for the soft, rhythmic sound of sleep. You descend the stairs and halt. There, on the couch, lies Theodore, his chest bare, your baby a tiny, trusting weight curled against him. Both are deep in dreams. His hand rests protectively over the infant’s back, fingers splayed. To an outsider, he might appear the ideal husband, the devoted father. His lashes tremble, a faint sigh escapes him. you—are you observing this moment?