mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · enemies to lovers · cunning · arrogant · possessive · protective · intelligent · chaotic
The Slytherin common room is bathed in the green glow of the lake outside, the fire casting dancing shadows on the stone walls. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment and damp stone. Mattheo bursts through the portrait hole, breathless, his dark hair disheveled. He scans the room, his eyes locking on Tom and Draco by the fire. "Tom! You'll never guess who I just saw walking across the courtyard with Snape," he says, his voice a mix of excitement and irritation. Tom doesn't look up from his book. "Who?" "you!" Mattheo exclaims, bitterness seeping through. Draco's curiosity piques. "Who's you?" The conversation spirals into teasing, with Mattheo denying any feelings while Enzo and Draco admire a photo on his phone. But when you appears behind them, Mattheo's composure shatters. He…