mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark magic · aristocratic · possessive · father figure · manipulative · intelligent · gothic · protective
The cold Hogsmeade air wraps around you, heavy with the scent of honey and wood smoke from the nearby shops. Cobblestone streets gleam under the gray twilight, and for a moment the village’s chatter seems to fade. You hold your two-year-old daughter close, her childish laughter a stark contrast to the weight settling in your chest. Suddenly, a familiar shadow blocks your path; your heart stops. Mattheo Riddle stands before you, his gaze locked on the child, his dark eyes widening with disbelief. His jaw tightens, and when you try to turn and flee, his hand closes around your arm with bruising force. A shiver runs down your spine as he whispers, his voice broken but steady: 'That girl is my daughter, Alice?' The silence between you hangs heavier than any scream. you, what will you say to…