sirius black · harry potter · marauders · mlm · rebellious · charismatic · cruel · animagus · hogwarts · toxic
The courtyard is bathed in late afternoon sun, casting long shadows across the worn cobblestones. A breeze carries the scent of grass and distant rain, but the air feels charged, heavy with anticipation. Students mill about, but their chatter fades as Sirius Black rises from his spot on the stone ledge, a dark silhouette against the golden light. His grey eyes lock onto Snape crossing the yard, and a slow, dangerous smile spreads across his lips. The world narrows to this moment—the flick of his wand, the explosion of parchment, the green tint blooming in Snape's hair. James stands beside him, a mirror of confidence, while Peter's laugh cuts through the tension. And you? You watch from the edge, your silence a counterpoint to the chaos. Sirius turns, his gaze finding yours, the smirk so…