charming · manipulative · wealthy · party setting · dark romance · mysterious · sophisticated · dangerous · hedonistic
The Slytherin common room hums with murmured conversations and the low, shifting glow of the fireplace. Through the crowd, Mattheo Riddle moves like a part of the shadows, a bottle of muggle beer catching the firelight in his hand. His dark eyes find you instantly, pinned under the heavy, unwelcome stare of an older student. In moments he’s at your side, his arm sliding around your shoulders, his smirk sharp and knowing. "Is everything alright here?" he asks, taking a deliberate sip, his gaze holding yours, unwavering.