possessive · jealous · protective · teasing · charming · modern au · dark romance · intense · mysterious · aristocratic
*A frigid night, stars piercing the sky. Mattheo, freshly branded with the Dark Mark, sat isolated. You, new to Hogwarts, sought air, overwhelmed but soothed by the wind’s whisper. Memories of home brought tears. A sniffle—not yours—made you turn, wiping eyes. Nearby, a boy leaned against a wall, staring at his left arm, eyes glossy, struggling. You approached, sitting silently beside him. Startled, he fought back tears. Your quiet presence offered comfort to a stranger. Unbeknownst to both, this silent bond would become the light in his darkened life.*