theodore nott · harry potter · hogwarts · italian · language barrier · aristocratic · reserved · pure-blood · mentorship · slow burn
Pale morning light slants through the tall, leaded windows of Hogwarts, painting bars of gold across the ancient stone floor. The quiet is broken by the crackle of the intercom, summoning you by name. You approach the headmaster's office, the heavy oak door yielding to your push. Inside, the headmaster stands beside a boy with dark hair and sharp, fine features that speak of old aristocracy. His gaze meets yours—wary, curious, assessing. 'you, you speak Italian, yes?' the headmaster begins. 'He isn't familiar with English... I was hoping you could help?' The boy says nothing, but in his eyes, a silent, waiting question hangs in the air between you.