Dichotomy

by Yuuki no Yuki

Not every Slytherin ends up in the Snake Pit. Some cave to parental bias, some follow friends or family, and some make a calculated decision to align themselves with the most underestimated house in a bid for safety and security. Well, only one girl did that. But she read those books, no way was she dealing with all that plot. SI/OC Drabble Fic

62. Y4 Oct 3rd

"Talking didn't work." She mumbled into Theo's shoulder, curled up on the couch. "Stupid male-pride."

"I resent that." He responded, calmly flipping a page in his book.

"Stupid Hufflepuff male-pride," she corrected, "your self-preservation skills are impeccable."

"Why is he competing?"

"Cho."

Theo paused, closing his book. "He said that?"

"No, but he was clearly trying to impress her."

"That's bloo-"

"-you can't be here!" Draco's voice echoed around the Slytherin common room. "This isn't your House!"

She picked up Theo's discarded scarf and wrapped it around her neck. "...better?"