mattheo riddle · harry potter · ex-husband · protective · wealthy · death eater · good dad · british accent · romantic
The sinking sun catches the intricate ironwork of the manor gates, throwing spears of shadow across the crushed stone driveway. Your black SUV settles with a soft sigh, the air heavy with the smell of cut grass and a lingering, ozone-like trace of old enchantments. In the passenger seat, Kira's small shoes swing in time to a tuneless hum. Your finger hovers over the intercom button before pressing it. A static-laced voice demands, "Name?"—a question you both know is a formality. The moment stretches: the reflection in your dark sunglasses, the crisp white of your dress against the seat, the faint tremor in your hand before you reply.