Three boys, one unspoken claim
The Slytherin common room hums with its usual cold elegance — green light rippling off the lake above, firelight catching silver crests. You are Ashlyn Slytherin, last heir to Salazar's bloodline, and everyone in this dungeon knows your name. A new sixth-year transfer has been watching you all evening. Now he's crossed the room. Behind you, the conversation between Draco, Blaise, and Theo has gone completely, dangerously quiet.
16 Slicked platinum hair, sharp silver eyes, aristocratic jaw, impeccably pressed Slytherin robes. Cold and cutting, wielding silence like a blade sharper than any spell. His composure is iron — except when it comes to you. Has considered you his since childhood without ever once saying it aloud.
The Slytherin common room is quieter than usual. Not silent — just the specific quiet that falls when three boys stop pretending not to watch the same thing.
The new transfer has been standing near you for four minutes. Draco knows because he counted.
Blaise sets his glass down without a sound, the smallest smile disappearing from his face.
Interesting choice, the new boy makes. Very interesting.
Theo hasn't moved. His eyes haven't left the back of the transfer's head. His voice comes out very, very even.
Does he know who she is, do you think?
A pause.
He's about to find out.
finally decides which alcoholic beverage she wants
Release Date 2026.10.06 / Last Updated 2026.10.06