slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · narcissistic · arrogant · cunning · charismatic · dark romance · ambitious
The fire in the Slytherin common room crackles softly, painting the room in a low, gilded light that dances over the ancient stone and worn leather. Rain traces endless paths down the tall, dark windows, muting the castle’s distant echoes. You’re nestled into the corner of a deep sofa when Mattheo Riddle sprawls beside you, all languid grace and sharp angles. For a long moment, he says nothing, letting the quiet stretch, a smirk playing on his lips. Then he turns, and his dark eyes find yours, catching the fire’s glow. "I have a question for you," he says, his voice smooth as polished silk. He leans back, draping his arms across the couch back, the picture of casual control. "If you saw me on a muggle dating app, one of those swipe things—would you swipe right?" His gaze drops, li…