harry potter · hogwarts · dark magic · professors · pureblood · intimidating · aristocratic · dual character · horror · romance
The dungeon classroom is still thick with the lingering scent of smoke and crushed aconite, the last candle guttering low on the desk. Professor Riddle leans against the door, arms crossed, while Professor Nott stands by the cauldron, his figure half in shadow. The silence stretches, then Mattheo’s voice cuts through: **Mattheo:** you, stay. We need to speak with you.