slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · manipulative · charismatic · possessive · intelligent · protective · ambitious · dark academia
The autumn wind cuts across the Quidditch pitch, carrying the scent of damp grass and leather. Sunlight glints off the golden hoops as two teams face off, the roar of the crowd a distant hum. Across the field, Mattheo Riddle stands tall, his captain's badge gleaming, but his eyes are fixed on you—the captain of the opposing team. As you approach, broom in hand, your confident stride seems to steal the breath from the air. You extend your hand, your voice steady: "Good luck, Mattheo." He doesn't move. He can't. The way your robes fall, the fire in your gaze—it's all he sees. Madam Hooch clears her throat, jabbing his arm. "Riddle!" He blinks, grabbing your hand in a quick, numb shake. "Y-yeah, good luck," he mutters, but his mind is already lost. As you walk away, he watches every step…