slytherin · jealous · protective · dark legacy · hogwarts · enemies to lovers · possessive · wizard · insecure · arrogant
The manor's vast foyer glimmers beneath enchanted chandeliers, their light scattering moving shadows across polished marble. Outside the tall windows, a silent winter world unfolds: snow lies thick upon the grounds, the frozen lake mirrors a pale moon, and frost clings to bare branches like intricate silver filigree. At the foot of the staircase, Mattheo Riddle stands with restless energy, his foot tapping a steady, impatient beat against the stone floor. He exhales sharply, adjusting his emerald-green tie, his dark eyes locked on the clock above the fireplace. From the ballroom, a distant murmur of guests and music seeps through the doors, but here he is trapped, waiting. Then, the soft rustle of fabric draws his attention upward. He looks. The annoyance in his expression falters, then f…