Daylight ~Mattheo Riddle

Announcement

Madison's POV:

December 12th

A few weeks had passed since the first task and the party, Mattheo and I had gradually grown closer and closer, more and more kisses had been shared but nothing further than that. I still don't really want to tell anyone, especially since Mattheo and I aren't official but that is partially my own fault since I told him I wanted to take things slow. He is still the sweetest guy ever, I daydreamed about the past few weeks, and my heart flutter moments with him.

November 30th

I sat down in Muggle Studies and opened my book, a white piece of parchment fell out and Hermione picked it up for me, "You dropped this Maddi,"

"Thank you," I opened the parchment and written in it was a love note from Mattheo. It read, 

'My sunshine, remember how brightly you shine and how incredibly smart you are, I am so proud of you. Until later, Darling. 

-M.'

My heart stopped as I read the note. I smiled brightly and my face flushed. "What is it?" She questioned.

"I guess you could say that I have a secret admirer," I replied and flipped the paper around for her to read.

"That is so cute! Who is it? Who's M?"

I shook my head, "I don't know," I lied.

December 3rd

"Mads, you have more flowers that have been delivered," Pansy called as she walked in holding a flower bouquet.

"Thank you," I replied taking them from her.

"Sure, from Cedric I assume?"

I looked at the card and smiled, "Yep," I lied. When Pansy walked away I looked back at the card. 

'My one and only, the beauty of these flowers radiate sunshine just like you. I couldn't resist. 

-M.'

I locked my eyes on the chrysanthemums and smiled. They were a lovely shade of pink and red. I had to admit, that Mattheo was giving Cedric a run for his money. Which obviously makes sense since one is my brother and the other is my lover.

December 8th

Mattheo and I sat next to each other in potions and he passed me yet another note. 

'You look so focused over there, I'd love to see you study me that hard.' 

My face turned red and I looked at him, he was unphased though. Mattheo was paying attention and acting like nothing even happened. I elbowed him and he glanced at me, I gave him my best puppy dog eyes and he kept his gaze on me. He put his hand on my thigh making me jump, Mattheo subtly smiled and looked away. His hand stayed clamped to my leg though but it was so subtle that nobody else would notice and something about that gave me severe butterflies.

December 12th

"Maddi?"

I snapped out of my daydream and looked at Pansy, "Huh?"

"Are you okay?"

I smiled and nodded, "Yeah," I glanced at Mattheo and he had a faint smirk on his face, he looked away from me and continued his conversation with Enzo.

Pansy, the boys, and I were sitting in the great hall eating breakfast when the owls came in with the mail. Draco, Mattheo, Lorenzo, and Theo were all dropped large boxes, while Pansy and I received small envelopes.

The four boys received suits in their boxes, rather charming ones as well. Mattheo's suit was entirely black and it made me smile to myself. Pansy and I on the other hand were sent money cards for a boutique. My card read, 

'Enjoy yourself and find something you adore, 

Love, Mom, and Dad.' 

I was confused and the others seemed to be as well.

Professor Snape walked in before more chatter could be spread. "Slytherin house, follow me, leave your items, they will be brought to your dorms." We stood up and followed Snape, Mattheo walked next to me and gently brushed his hand against mine. Snape led us to a rather large room, "Boys on this side, ladies on the opposite,"

I glanced at Pansy and we sat next to each other. "What do you think this is all about?" She asked.

I shrugged, "I don't know, but it has to be a fairly big deal for Snape to need to gather us like this."

"Silence," He snapped. "Now the reason I have gathered you all here is to announce that there is a formal coming. The Yule ball has been a tradition of the Triwizard Tournament since its inception. Now on Christmas Eve night, we and our guests gather in the Great Hall for a well-mannered frivolity. As representatives of the host school, I expect each and every one of you to put your best foot forward. And that is to be taken literally since this is a dance."

Pansy and I looked at each other and smiled. "No way!" The other girls grew more excited while the boys were heard groaning. I looked at Mattheo and he kept his eyes locked on me. I smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Silence! The house of Salazar Slytherin has commanded the respect of the wizarding world for nearly 10 centuries. I will not have you, in the course of a single evening, besmirching that name by behaving like babbling, bumbling bands of baboons. You will all learn how to dance, I will not see any stumbling around or there will be consequences." Snape then exited the room.

Pansy and I linked arms and walked out of the room. "Oh my gosh, we have to go dress shopping! Who do you think you're taking as a date? I mean we HAVE to have dates. What do you think about hair and nails? What about jewelry?"

I smiled, "I don't know but you seem very excited about this!"

"Well of course, what girl isn't excited about a dance?"

"Fair enough," I said as Pansy continued on but all I could think about was getting Mattheo to the dance with me, being able to dance with him, and maybe officially going public with our relationship.