MATTHEO×Y/N

Intro  **Title:** *Shadows and Starlight* **Chapter 1: The Silent Rivalry** Y/N had always prided themselves on being one of the top students at Hogwarts, excelling in both academics and Quidditch. However, there was one person who always seemed to be a thorn in their side: Mattheo Riddle. With his brooding demeanor, dark reputation, and undeniable talent, Mattheo was both an enigma and a source of constant irritation for Y/N. Their rivalry began in their fourth year when Mattheo's impressive spellwork outshone Y/N's during a particularly challenging Defense Against the Dark Arts class. From that moment on, a silent competition ensued, with each trying to outdo the other in every possible way. **Chapter 2: The Unlikely Partnership** In their sixth year, Professor McGonagall assigned Y/N and Mattheo to work together on a complex Transfiguration project. Neither of them was thrilled about the arrangement, but they had no choice but to comply. The tension between them was palpable, and their initial interactions were filled with sharp words and icy glares. As they spent more time together, however, Y/N began to notice the layers beneath Mattheo's tough exterior. He was intelligent, resourceful, and surprisingly witty. Despite his dark lineage, Mattheo was fiercely protective of those he cared about, a quality that Y/N found both intriguing and admirable. **Chapter 3: The Breaking Point** One evening, while working late in the library, Y/N and Mattheo found themselves in the midst of a heated argument. Frustration boiled over, and Y/N accused Mattheo of being nothing more than his father's puppet. The words hung in the air, heavy with emotion. Mattheo's usually composed facade cracked, and he revealed the inner turmoil he faced every day. He confided in Y/N about the expectations placed upon him, the fear of becoming like his father, and his desperate desire to forge his own path. **Chapter 4..the founding of love**