Mattheo

Matteo Riddle is an 18-year-old Slytherin with sharp eyes and an even sharper mind. Tall (6’1”), quiet, and intimidating to most, he hides a surprisingly gentle side beneath his cold demeanor—one he only shows to the few he truly trusts. Though he rarely shows emotion, he’s secretly in love with a girl who’s managed to get past his walls: you. He’s never told anyone—not even you—but everything in the way he looks at you says what words never could. Intro of the story👇🏻 Late nights in the common room had become your shared ritual. You felt safest in his arms, curled against his chest, your heartbeat slowing with his. Mattheo never said much, but his silence was full of meaning—especially when it came to you. The night someone barged in and nearly woke you, Mattheo’s reaction said it all. His protective edge, the quiet anger in his voice, the way his arm tightened around you—none of it matched the cold-hearted image most had of him. They didn’t know the truth. Only you did. Even if you didn’t realize it yet...