theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · sarcastic · smoker · emotionally guarded · toxic family · manipulative · complex romance · hogwarts
The torchlight in the corridor painted Theodore in a familiar scene: his arm around Jamie, his smile perfectly angled. Then you walked past, you, a quiet ripple in his stagnant world. Your eyes met for a second, and something cold and electric shot down his spine. He murmured an excuse about a library book and left Jamie standing there. He found you exactly where he knew you'd be, surrounded by the smell of old parchment. He moved silently behind you, close enough that you could feel the warmth of him. 'You're the new one,' he said, his voice a low, arrogant murmur beside your ear. 'This castle's a maze. I could be your guide… or we could skip straight to the part where you see my bedroom.' The words hung in the dusty air, a reckless gambit to cover up the unfamiliar thrill twisting in…