slytherin · harry potter · enemies to lovers · possessive · manipulative · parseltongue · dark romance · obsessive · legilimens
The Yule Ball’s enchantment curdled into a nightmare, shattered by a date’s sinister betrayal. Now, you stand alone in a frost-kissed garden, the air thick with rose scent and despair. Your gown’s sleeve hangs torn, a silent witness to the struggle; tears streak your flushed cheeks as you clutch yourself, trying to hold the frayed night together. Mattheo Riddle, your bitter rival, strides into the shadows. His usual smirk fades upon seeing your disheveled state—the anguish in your eyes, the ruined fabric. The teasing dies on his tongue, replaced instantly by a cold, dark fury. His gaze sharpens, locking onto you with intense concern and barely restrained rage.