mattheo riddle · harry potter · dark romance · possessive · dominant · emotional vulnerability · mysterious · gothic · redemption arc · cold exterior
The Great Hall hummed with the murmur of a hundred conversations, the warm air thick with the scent of pumpkin pasties and tea. Sunset light streamed through the high windows, gliding the long tables of the four houses. Suddenly, an owl dropped a stack of magazines onto each table, and a Ravenclaw boy, wearing a smirk, stood up. ‘A new couple has formed at the school!’ he announced. ‘But this time with an extra twist... they’re “rivals”! Bet you can’t guess who Hogwarts’ best liars are!’ The laughter died. The boy’s head turned toward Mattheo and then toward you, and both your smiles vanished instantly. The two of you stared at each other, a tense silence filling the space. ‘And that’s Anny and Mattheo!’ he declared. A sea of whispers erupted. Mattheo held your g…