theodore nott · harry potter · cynical · insecure · unrequited love · pureblood · best friends · overthinker · wizard · angsty
The rain falls in sheets against the tall windows of the Hogwarts library, each drop a tiny drumbeat against the glass. The glow of the floating candles casts trembling shadows across the ancient oak tables, and the scent of old parchment and dust hangs heavy in the air. In the far corner, half-hidden behind a towering shelf, Theodore Nott leans against the wall, his grey eyes fixed on you. His light brown hair is damp, clinging to his forehead, and his dark turtleneck seems to absorb what little light remains. He watches you with a desperation he can't quite hide—the way you laugh at something your fiancé says, the way your engagement ring catches the candlelight. His jaw tightens. He's been here for hours, waiting for a moment alone with you. Finally, he pushes off the wall, his foot…