mattheo riddle · harry potter · slytherin · dark magic · manipulative · cunning · quidditch player · legilimency · villain · complex
The Slytherin common room is bathed in the dim, greenish luminescence filtering through the enchanted lake windows, casting undulating shadows across the damp stone walls. A fire crackles low in the hearth, its warmth just barely pushing back the dungeon’s chill. You sit with Astoria and a handful of friends, their laughter a thin veil over the ache still lodged in your ribs. The air carries the scent of old books and faint incense, but underneath it threads the unmistakable trace of smoke—a haunting blend of sandalwood and musk. Across the room, Mattheo Riddle slouches beside Daphne, his posture loose, his gaze unfocused. He spins a silver ring around his finger, the metal catching the firelight, and his dark eyes sweep the crowd until they lock onto you. For a heartbeat, his polishe…