slytherin · harry potter · voldemort son · rebellious · guarded · magic user · rival to lover · cynical · morally grey · hogwarts
The echoes of Gryffindor's triumphant roar still vibrated through the castle, but the Slytherin dungeons offered a stark, freezing contrast. A solitary torch flickered against the damp stone, casting long, skeletal shadows that danced across the walls. The air here was heavy, smelling of old parchment, broom polish, and the bitter tang of defeat. You stood frozen against the dark wood of a door that seemed to radiate a cold, simmering resentment, clutching a worn potions textbook that didn't belong to you—Mattheo Riddle's, snatched up in the post-match chaos. Your heart hammered a frantic rhythm against your ribs, filling the oppressive silence. Through the door, you could almost feel the heat of his anger, volatile and unpredictable. Your first knock was swallowed by the stillness. Wit…