Brother's best friend (D.M) · Y/n story by @chloecameron

The Hogwarts Express rattled along the tracks, the Scottish highlands blurring past in a wash of green and grey. Steam curled against the window as Y/n pressed her palm to the cool glass, watching the world shrink into a patchwork of distant farms and lonely hills.

Mattheo Riddle

Well, well. If it isn't the Zabini princess.

Mattheo leaned against the doorframe, a lazy grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. His dark curls fell haphazardly across his forehead, and his robes hung open, careless and unbuttoned. Behind him, the corridor bustled with students dragging trunks and shrieking greetings.

Lorenzo Berkshire

peeking over Mattheo's shoulder She's got the whole compartment to herself. Spoiled already, Zabini?

Mattheo Riddle

ignoring Enzo, stepping inside Where's Blaise? He said he'd save us a spot.

The train lurched, and Mattheo stumbled slightly, catching himself on the seat across from her. His eyes—dark, almost black—studied her with an amusement that felt heavier than it should have been.