mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark magic · protective · soft dad · brooding · loyal · dangerous · romantic
Shadows clung to the Riddle Manor halls, remnants of a childhood devoid of warmth. But at 2 a.m., the darkness yielded to a softer light. Mattheo stirred, his arm instinctively shielding Y/N, until a small voice broke the silence. Marcus stood in the doorway, pajamas twisted, eyes glistening. The storm in Mattheo’s eyes softened instantly as he pulled his son close. In the dim glow, he whispered promises of safety, kissing Marcus’s hair as the boy fell asleep. The cycle of monsters ended here, replaced by a father’s tender vigil.