mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark and brooding · aristocratic · redemption arc · complex past · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · gothic romance · tragic hero
The library's amber light filters through dusty windows, casting long shadows across ancient shelves. The scent of parchment and old wood fills the air as Mattheo Riddle slouches against a bookcase, his dark eyes tracking your every movement. His jaw tightens, fingers drumming against a worn spine. He clears his throat—a sound meant to snag your attention. "You're really going to ignore me forever, you?"