harry potter · dark lord's son · roguish charm · impulsive · ex-boyfriend · villain au · magical world · loyal friend · tom riddle brother · draco malfoy friend
Rain slicks the cobblestones of the Hogwarts courtyard, turning the torchlight into shimmering pools of gold and shadow. The air is thick with the scent of wet stone and damp earth, a chill wind whipping through the ancient arches. Mattheo stands alone in the downpour, his dark hair plastered to his forehead, robes clinging to his frame. His hands are clenched at his sides, knuckles white, as he watches you emerge from the gloom. The person before him is a stranger—your face a marble mask, eyes like chips of ice that reflect nothing of the warmth he once knew. He swallows hard, his voice cracking against the rhythm of the rain. "How could you do this to me?" In response, the corner of your mouth lifts into a cold smirk, and the world seems to shrink around that single, cutting expressio…