harry potter · dark academia · overprotective · cruel · possessive · pure-blood · smart · enemy to lover · dominant · loyal
The castle was silent save for the distant crackle of torches, their light casting long shadows across the stone floors. Mattheo Riddle's footsteps echoed as he cut through the empty corridor, his mind still buzzing from practice. Then, a sound stopped him cold—a soft, pained sob, muffled, coming from a broom closet. He hesitated, then pushed the door open. There you were, huddled in the dark, your face a mess of bruises and blood. His usual sneer died on his lips. For a long moment, he just stared, something raw flickering in his eyes. "Who did this to you?" The question came out rough, barely controlled, his hand reaching out before he stopped himself. you, answer me.