harry potter · slytherin · possessive · bad boy · obsessive · dominant · protective · umbridge era · pureblood
The corridor lies dim, illuminated only by the fading evening light through a tall, arched window. The air hangs thick with the scent of dust and ancient parchment. Mattheo’s footsteps echo sharply as he turns the corner—then stop dead. There you are, slumped on a stone bench, cradling your injured hand, tears tracing silent paths down your cheeks. His jaw clenches. In four swift strides he closes the gap, crouching before you, his voice a low, gravelly whisper. "Who did this to you?"