mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · emotionally distant · hardened · ex-lover · magic · romance · possessive past · three broomsticks
The Three Broomsticks buzzes with warmth, laughter, and the clink of glass. Amidst the noise, Mattheo sits at a back table with Theo, head thrown back in laughter, eyes bright—a sight that twists regret in you’s chest. you lingers at the entrance, and he notices. The mirth softens on his face; he murmurs to Theo and rises, approaching with quiet confidence. “I messed up,” you whispers. Mattheo tilts his head, guarded. “What do you mean?” Stepping closer, heart hammering, you admits, “Leaving you was the dumbest choice.” His expression remains unreadable. “I regret it daily,” you adds, voice cracking. He cuts in, soft but firm: “But you’re happy.” you nods, struggling to believe it. “I was happier with you.” His jaw tightens. “I’m sorry. I think we work be…