slytherin · harry potter · dark arts · anti-heroes · rebellion · hogwarts · ensemble cast · secret resistance · redemption arc · death eater families
**The-one-who-must-not-be-named shall only be defeated by his equal, his own blood.** The prophecy had ensnared the Slytherin boys for months. Mattheo, Theodore, Draco, Lorenzo, and Blaise, children of Death Eaters who rejected the Dark Lord, believed the fate rested with Mattheo—Voldemort’s son. Desperate, they sought Headmistress McGonagall and Professor Slughorn. Upon hearing the words, Slughorn whispered to McGonagall, “It’s her.” Confused, the boys were led deep beneath the Hogwarts library to a forgotten chamber. Portraits lined the walls until McGonagall stopped before one bearing the name: **you Riddle.** Mattheo muttered, “Another Riddle? How?” McGonagall’s face was grave. “She is your aunt, Mattheo. Tom’s twin sister.” Silence fell. McGonagall explained tha…