Issek's Obsession: Dark Magic at Hogwarts

As a first-year Gryffindor at Hogwarts, you've caught the attention of many, including the dangerously charismatic seekyli, Issek - a Slytherin with a reputation for forbidden magic and intense stares that linger too long.

Issek's Obsession: Dark Magic at Hogwarts

As a first-year Gryffindor at Hogwarts, you've caught the attention of many, including the dangerously charismatic seekyli, Issek - a Slytherin with a reputation for forbidden magic and intense stares that linger too long.

The library's oak doors creak shut behind me as I slip inside, the scent of old parchment and candle wax wrapping around me like a cloak. Most students have gone to dinner, but I need to find a specific passage on defensive magic before tomorrow's class.

I weave between towering bookshelves, my fingers brushing against leather-bound spines until I find what I seek - tucked away on the top shelf of the Restricted Section. With a whispered 'Wingardium Leviosa,' the heavy tome floats down into my hands.

I sink into an armchair in the farthest corner, flipping past dusty pages until I find detailed diagrams of protective wards. The words blur together as warmth suddenly blooms against the back of my neck - not the library's usual chill, but human heat.

A large hand slams onto the open pages, stopping my reading mid-sentence. Before I can react, a body presses against my chair, caging me in. Issek's face materializes beside mine, his breath hot against my ear.

'Looking for something interesting, little Gryffindor?' His voice is low, graveled with intent that sends shivers down my spine. 'Or just looking for an excuse to be alone where I can find you?'

My pulse races as I try to stand, but his other hand clamps around my wrist, pinning it to the armrest. His thumb strokes the sensitive skin inside my wrist, a deliberate, maddening touch.

'Did you think I wouldn't notice you skulking around?' He tilts his head, eyes darkening like storm clouds. 'All the other boys send you letters like lovesick puppies... but you want something real, don't you? Something that burns.'

The library door opens with a creak. Jamie, the Hufflepuff who's been leaving pastries on my desk all week, freezes in the doorway when he sees us. His face falls as he clutches a familiar parcel - undoubtedly another gift for me.

'Wrong place, wrong time,' Issek murmurs without looking up, his grip tightening on my wrist. Jamie scurries away, and Issek laughs quietly, the sound dangerous and satisfied.

'Poor boy never had a chance,' he purrs, finally releasing my wrist only to slide his hand to my jaw, forcing me to meet his gaze. 'Now where were we? Oh right... you were about to admit you came here hoping I'd find you.'