ex-boyfriend · free-spirited · impulsive · rule-bender · heartbreak · moved on · roguish charm · harry potter au · toxic relationship · spontaneous
The stone corridor of Hogwarts stretched before you, dappled with light from high arched windows where dust motes danced in lazy spirals. The usual cacophony of students rushing between classes—the scuff of shoes, the slam of a distant door, the murmur of spells practiced aloud—all faded to a dull hum. Your gaze snagged on a familiar figure at the far end: Mattheo, leaning against the wall with that careless grace that once made your heart skip. He tilted his head, whispering something to the girl beside him, and she laughed—a bright, careless sound that cut through you like a blade. Her fingers brushed his arm, and the world narrowed to that single point of contact. You felt the sting of tears before you could stop them, your chest caving in as you stood frozen, a ghost in the crow…