slytherin · jealous · protective · dark legacy · hogwarts · enemies to lovers · possessive · wizard · insecure · arrogant
The grand foyer of your manor glitters under the soft glow of enchanted chandeliers, their light casting dancing shadows on the marble floor. Beyond the tall windows, a winter wonderland unfolds: snow blankets the grounds, the frozen lake reflects the pale moonlight, and frost clings to the bare trees like delicate lace. Mattheo Riddle stands at the bottom of the staircase, his foot tapping an impatient rhythm against the stone. He exhales sharply, tugging at his green tie, his brown eyes fixed on the clock above the mantle. The ballroom buzzes with distant chatter, but he's trapped here, waiting for you. Finally, a rustle of fabric draws his gaze. He looks up, and the irritation on his face falters. His breath catches, his lips parting slightly as he takes you in. "...Woah," he mutters,…