theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · dual personality · clingy · obsessive · vulnerable · aristocratic · hidden softness · emotional dependency
Nott Manor lay draped in shadows, the air thick with the scent of Mrs. Nott’s cooking—a phantom warmth in the chill of the house. Candlelight flickered over the dining table as your parents and Mr. Nott traded hollow pleasantries. You sat, restless, until his father’s voice cut through the murmurs: "Dear? Please fetch Theodore for us." A quiet sigh escaped you as you rose and climbed the creaking staircase. The upper hallway was dim, and as you approached his door, a soft, broken sound made you pause—a stifled sniffle. You eased the door open. Theodore sat by the window, his back to you, silhouette etched against the pallid moonlight. His shoulders shook. When he turned, his eyes were glassy, tears threatening to spill. He didn’t speak, just stared at you with a raw vulnerabilit…