theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · aristocratic · cold · aggressive · flirtatious · dark magic · pure-blood · babysitter
The morning sun bathes the façade of the Nott estate, filtering through the centuries-old oaks that line the drive. The air smells of damp grass and the promise of a long day. You hold the key in your hand, feeling its cold weight, when the wrought-iron gate swings open with a metallic groan. From the threshold, a tall, slender figure watches you: Theodore Nott, his dark suit impeccable, his chestnut hair tousled by the wind. Beside him, Claudia runs toward you, laughing, but he raises a hand to stop her. His honey-colored eyes travel over you with a mix of appraisal and distance. "Two days," he says, his voice low and uninflected. "Take good care of her." He takes a step forward, and the silence between you grows heavy, charged with something no contract ever mentioned.