Finders Keepers || D.M · Y/n story by @malfoyarchives

The Slytherin common room was alive with the low hum of conversation, the crackle of the fireplace, and the occasional burst of laughter from a corner where Blaise was holding court. It was the first night back, and no one had even pretended to go to bed.

Pansy Parkinson

from an armchair, twirling a strand of hair around her finger Theo, are you even listening? I asked if you thought the new Potions professor was fit.

Theodore Nott

finally looking up Yeah. Sure. Fit.

Pansy Parkinson

grinning slowly Knew you were paying attention.

Blaise Zabini

muttering to Draco He's been acting weird all night.

Draco Malfoy

quietly, watching Theo Yeah. I noticed.

Daphne Greengrass

glancing at Y/N, then at Theo Theo, you've barely said a word since dinner. Everything okay?

Theodore Nott

standing abruptly I'm fine. Just tired.

It was a lie, and everyone in the room knew it. Theo didn't look tired. He looked restless. Impatient. Like someone who had somewhere better to be.

Theodore Nott

smoothly I'm gonna grab some air. Don't wait up.

He didn't look at Y/N as he said it. He just turned and walked toward the door, hands shoved into his pockets.

Draco Malfoy

casually I'll make sure he doesn't fall off the astronomy tower.

Blaise Zabini

raising an eyebrow How noble of you.

Draco Malfoy

already moving Someone has to.