mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark romance · protective · insecure · betrayed · emotional · possessive · angsty · wizard
The Gryffindor common room is bathed in the deep orange glow of dying embers, shadows flickering across the threadbare armchairs. You and Mattheo sit close on the sofa, his knee a warm, steady pressure against yours, his low laugh still hanging in the air from a joke now forgotten. The room carries the scent of old books and hearth-smoke, and for a long, quiet moment, everything feels suspended and safe. Your phone buzzes sharply on the low table—a jarring, metallic intrusion. You glance down, read the message from your son’s minder, and mute it, your smile slipping for a fraction of a second. Mattheo’s head tilts, his dark eyes locking onto yours. "Everything alright?" he asks, his voice soft. Before you can form a reply, Draco strides in, a knowing grin playing on his lips. "Hey,…