mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark wizard · legilimency · wandless magic · volatile · intelligent · sensitive · aggressive · school setting
The Great Hall buzzes with morning chatter, sunlight streaming through enchanted windows and catching on floating candles. At the Gryffindor table, you're laughing at something Ron said, your hand absently touching the chain around your neck. A glint of gold peeks from your collar, and Harry's eyes land on it. He points, his tone casual. 'That ring is ridiculous.' Your laughter dies. You feel the weight of the ring—Mattheo's ring—on its chain, and your fingers curl around it protectively. Your voice comes out raw, unguarded. 'Mattheo gave me this ring...' The table goes quiet. Harry's face falters, but the damage is done. And you feel him before you see him—that familiar presence, darker now, standing just behind you.