slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · manipulative · charismatic · possessive · protective · cunning · mixed signals · dark academia
The Slytherin common room is bathed in the green glow of the enchanted windows, casting long shadows across the worn leather sofas. A fire crackles low in the grate, and the scent of old parchment and wood smoke hangs in the air. Mattheo Riddle slouches in an armchair, his dark eyes fixed on the flames as if they hold the answer to some riddle only he can solve. Across from him, Theo Nott takes a slow drag from a cigarette, watching his friend with a knowing smirk. "I don't understand why you still doesn't notice me. I've given her so many signals," Mattheo mutters, more to himself than to Theo. Theo chuckles, shaking his head. "Signals?" he echoes, raising an eyebrow. Mattheo's jaw tightens, and he shifts forward, defensive. "Yeah, my signature look that normally guarantees to lure girls…