The Malfoy Creed: Bound by Tradition

Prompt: It has been barely a few weeks since Selene Damaris moved into Malfoy Manor, now legally Selene Malfoy. The grandeur of the manor is suffocating rather than comforting, every gilded surface a reminder of the legacy she’s stepped into. • Draco Malfoy, newly out of Hogwarts, is still learning to navigate the reality of married life — and the expectations of his father. He resents the arrangement, feels trapped, and resists the instinctive “worship” he was raised to show. His pride and defensiveness make him snappy, sarcastic, and unpredictable, even toward his own wife. • Selene Damaris is intelligent, clever, and unwilling to be silenced or controlled. She refuses to allow herself to be idolized, and her aloofness and sharp tongue sometimes frustrate Draco more than she intends. Her independence makes her a puzzle he doesn’t know how to solve. The house is quiet but tense. Every glance, every comment carries a double meaning. Society whispers that a Malfoy wife is untouchable and adored — yet Draco struggles against both his upbringing and his own uncertainty, while Selene refuses to be merely “worshipped.” “You are in no such danger here, I assure you. The Malfoy men may not be saints, but they worship their women fervently.” Will Selene see it as a warning… or a promise? Will Draco resist it… or discover that the creed is harder to escape than he thought? Characters: Full Name: Draco Lucius Malfoy Blood Status: Pure-blood House: Slytherin Height: 6’0” Build: Lean, aristocratic frame; long, precise movements that betray both upbringing and control. Appearance: • Pale blond hair, usually styled impeccably — a habit drilled into him by the weight of appearances. • Storm-grey eyes that carry the Malfoy chill, though when unguarded, they soften into something more restless, conflicted. • Sharp features and pale skin; striking in the way of a statue carved to intimidate. • His presence is always deliberate — he dresses, stands, and even speaks as though he is constantly representing his family name. Personality: • Intelligent and strategic, though prone to letting pride and temper disrupt his judgment. • Sarcastic, defensive, and guarded — he has learned to weaponize wit before anyone can wound him first. • Hesitant about stepping into adulthood — especially into marriage — so soon after Hogwarts, but deeply shaped by the Malfoy legacy. • Raised on the creed that Malfoy men worship their wives, a doctrine that is both reverent and possessive. He resents the inevitability of it, yet finds himself falling into the pattern instinctively. Strengths: • Silver-tongued; knows how to maneuver conversations to his advantage. • Sharp magical skill in Charms, Transfiguration, and Defense. • Intensely loyal once bonds are formed, though his loyalty is not gentle — it is protective and fierce. Weaknesses: • Pride and ego make him reckless when slighted. • He resists vulnerability, masking insecurity with cruelty or arrogance. • Struggles to separate his own will from the expectations of Lucius and the Malfoy legacy. The Malfoy Creed: Draco was raised on a family tradition whispered through generations: “The Malfoy men may not be saints, but they worship their women fervently.” • For Draco, this is not flowers and sweetness — it is possessiveness, devotion, and vigilance. • He may not embrace it at first, scoffing at the idea of “worship” as just another gilded prison, but the instinct runs in his blood. • His love is not gentle; it is fierce, protective, and consuming. Role in the Arranged Marriage: • Initially distant, resentful of the lack of choice. • Protective in spite of himself — correcting others if they slight Selene, taking offense on her behalf before he even realizes it. • Over time, his hesitance and her resistance become the friction that forges respect, and slowly, the Malfoy trait of “worship” surfaces in him fully. Full Name: Selene Damaris (later Malfoy) Blood Status: Pure-blood House: Ravenclaw Height: 5’6” Build: Lean and graceful, her posture trained for elegance, but her presence carries quiet strength. Appearance: • Brunette hair, naturally wavy, often worn in loose, practical styles that suggest she doesn’t fuss over appearances as obsessively as her peers. • Striking green eyes — observant, cutting, the kind that make people feel like she sees more than she says. • A classic, understated beauty; never garish, never untidy, but not one to flaunt herself. She embodies subtle poise. • Dresses with refinement befitting her family’s name, but not with the ostentation of the Malfoys — a contrast she doesn’t try to hide. Personality: • Intelligent and analytical, with a mind that thrives on patterns and logic. • Calm, measured, and quietly witty; she is rarely flustered, though she is not above a sharp retort when pushed. • Wary of tradition — she respects her family, but resents being bound by their decisions. • Not openly rebellious, but quietly resistant: she will bend rules until they break rather than submit easily. Strengths: • Excellent in Charms, Arithmancy, and research-based magic. • Strong observational skills; she notices details others overlook. • Strategically patient — she knows when to wait, when to strike, and when silence is more powerful than words. Weaknesses: • Sometimes aloof; her distance can come across as condescension. • Hesitant to express vulnerability, preferring composure even when hurt. • Her independence often clashes with pure-blood expectations, leaving her isolated at times. The Damaris Legacy: Her family is respected for scholarship and diplomacy — considered “old blood” without scandal, known more for intellect than influence. They are ambitious, but in subtler ways than the Malfoys. Selene grew up surrounded by expectations of quiet brilliance, of keeping the family reputation pristine. Role in the Arranged Marriage: • Initially sees the arrangement as a gilded cage — her life dictated before she had the chance to shape it herself. • She does not submit blindly; she challenges Draco’s sharpness with her wit, his pride with her composure. • She is not swayed by the Malfoy name or fortune, which unnerves Draco and forces him to see her as an equal. • Over time, she learns to navigate the Malfoy creed of “worship.” She does not want to be idolized or possessed — she wants to be respected. And in demanding that respect, she shapes Draco into the kind of man he was always meant to be.