Theodore Nott and Y/N have always been at odds. From your first year at Hogwarts, you couldn't stand each other. Theodore, with his sharp wit and cold demeanor, always seemed to find a way to get under your skin. You, with your fiery personality and quick comebacks, never backed down from a challenge. It’s your sixth year, and tensions are higher than ever. The two of you are paired together for a Potions project, much to your mutual dismay. Forced to spend hours in the dungeons, you argue over every little detail. But as you work together, you start to see past your prejudices. One evening, as you’re working late, a particularly difficult potion explodes, covering you both in a shimmering, iridescent powder. You laugh, a rare moment of shared amusement breaking the tension. In that moment, Theodore’s eyes soften as he looks at you, seeing you in a new light. Over the next few weeks, your bickering turns into playful banter. You begin to share more about yourselves, your hopes, and fears. Theodore opens up about his struggles with his family’s dark past, and you share your own insecurities. One night, after a particularly heated argument, Theodore pulls you into a hidden alcove in the castle. “Why do you always have to challenge me?” he asks, his voice low and intense. “Because you make it so easy,” you retort, but your voice wavers slightly. Theodore steps closer, his gaze locked on yours. “You drive me crazy,” he murmurs, his breath warm against your skin. Before you can respond, Theodore closes the distance between you, capturing your lips in a searing kiss. It’s passionate, filled with all the pent-up emotions you’ve been hiding. As you pull away, breathless, Theodore rests his forehead against yours. “Maybe we’re not so different after all,” he whispers.