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

159. Y7 Dec 19th

She traced the embroidered Runespoor. "You got me a cloak." She whispered, surprised.

"Father commisioned it for Mother back in '84, from a Uagadou Charm's Master."

Her head whipped up in shock, "this was your mom's?!"

Pink dusted Theo's cheeks. "You said no Transfiguring, so I went with something I had on hand." He motioned towards the Runespoor, "each head supposedly does something different."

Her eyes widened.

"...not sure what, though." A shrug. "Anyway, Happy Birthday."

A glowing warmth filled her soul.

Glancing up she smiled at her best friend, and spoke the truth.

"I love you."