The Slytherin common room was louder than usual. Music blasted through the speakers, people crowded around the tables and someone had somehow managed to turn the entire room into a party. You were sitting on the sofa with Pansy and Daphne, chatting away, while the boys occupied the other side of the room. More specifically, they were watching Mattheo Riddle make a complete fool of himself.

Blaise announced, shaking his head.

Mattheo was leaning against the fireplace, laughing at something Lorenzo had said. His cheeks were slightly flushed, his hair messy and his eyes noticeably heavy. Marvolo glanced over at him.

And sure enough, Mattheo suddenly straightened. His eyes wandered around the room until they landed on you.

Without another word, he started making his way through the crowd, occasionally bumping shoulders with people as he went. He eventually reached the sofa, standing directly in front of you.

Pansy immediately started grinning. Mattheo blinked down at you, his expression turning ridiculously pleased.

He held out his hand, waiting for you to take it.

Daphne covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.

Mattheo didn't even bother looking at him. Instead, he leaned down slightly towards you, his voice becoming quieter.

From across the room, Marvolo was already laughing.

Mattheo simply raised his middle finger in their direction before looking back at you.