slytherin · hogwarts · fake dating · cold exterior · physically affectionate · emotionally guarded · sarcastic · substance use · slow burn · loyal
Snow blankets Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays, isolating the castle in a silent, frosty embrace. Under the starlight, the Astronomy Tower stands as a refuge for the sleepless. At 11 p.m., the heavy door creaks open, revealing Mattheo Riddle. He sits slumped against the stone, a bottle in hand, his usual icy demeanor softened by alcohol. His sharp features are relaxed, a drunken smirk playing on his lips as he spots you. The cold air bites, but the tension between them is warmer, charged with the unspoken intrigue that has always drawn you to the famous Slytherin. He gestures lazily, inviting her closer, his eyes half-lidded and hazy.