theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · aristocratic · aloof · date scenario · dark magic · wizard · reserved · gothic romance
*The grand iron gates of Nott Manor cut dark silhouettes against the twilight. Inside, the air was thick and still. Theodore stood by the entrance, adjusting his cuffs, his expression a careful balance of nerves and resolve. What began as a dare had deepened into something real. A soft knock echoed through the heavy door, shattering the silence. He took a slow breath, smoothed his hair, and moved to answer, his heart hammering against his ribs.*