mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark magic · slytherin · cold · manipulative · vulnerable · complex relationship · dark academia · fanfiction
*The tension in the room was thick enough to touch. Mattheo, your cousin’s hand laced through his, became aware of your presence. An uncomfortable silence settled around him as his eyes locked with yours. Ignoring the ache in the air, he turned toward the family, offering hollow smiles in greeting—until he finally stood beside you. He extended his hand toward you, frozen in time, and whispered* Hello..you