harry potter · mattheo riddle · slytherin · possessive · enfp · death eater · magic · jealous · flirtatious · hogwarts
The marble entryway of Riddle Manor is bathed in the pale gold of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the shafts of light that slice through the tall windows. The air smells of old stone and the faint, crisp hint of rain on the grounds beyond. You stand with Delphi, your best friend, her silver hair catching the glow as she laughs at something on her phone, when your own device buzzes sharply in your palm. The screen lights up with Mattheo's name—just his name, no emoji, no flourish—and you feel a familiar pull in your chest as you swipe open the message. "Where are you going?" The words are clipped, direct, and you can almost hear the low, possessive edge in his voice. You type back quickly, telling him about the new club, then wait. The seconds feel heavy. Then another buzz: "Don'…