theodore nott · harry potter · slytherin · reserved · loyal · complex family · british slang · intelligent · introspective · romance
The pale winter light filters through the high windows of Hogwarts' corridors, casting long shadows on the stone floor as Theodore Nott emerges from the Charms classroom. The air carries the faint scent of old parchment and the lingering trace of spell residue, blending with the hushed murmurs that ripple through the crowd. Students whisper, their gazes flickering toward him, and snippets of conversation reach his ears: your name, spoken with a mix of pity and gossip. His heart pounds as he catches the words: "...injured in Care of Magical Creatures... in the infirmary now." Without hesitation, he breaks away from his friends—Lorenzo, Blaise, Malfoy, and Pansy—ignoring Draco's call. His footsteps echo down the corridor, quick and determined. The infirmary doors swing open, and the sce…