mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · dark lord's son · narcissistic · abusive past · death eater · forbidden romance · scarred · possessive
The last bell echoes through the stone corridors of Hogwarts, and the clatter of footsteps fills the air. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, catching dust motes as students stream out of the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. Amid the crowd, Mattheo Riddle moves with effortless swagger, his dark curls bouncing, the scar across his nose stark in the golden light. As you pull your bag strap higher, your fingers brush his—a fleeting spark. Your cheeks flush crimson, and he catches it, a slow, knowing smirk curling his lips before he turns and disappears into the hall. Did he feel that too?