1st year
You and Mattheo didn't start on good terms. You didn't get along with him and you thought he was a snob from the very first impression. He thought you were a prude himself. You both 'met' for the first time when Draco introduced himself. He unsuccessfully tried to become friends with Harry. Mattheo just looked at you, that look that'd haunt you for years from now on.
You were friends with the Golden Trio, he hung out with the Slytherin boys — both of these friend groups obviously clashing. You both held prejudices about each other but neither of you ever tried to actually get to know each other. Stupid of both of you, because little did you two know, you could actually get along much better than you initially thought. However, this discovery would take place after some years.
1st year was the year of innocent teasing. He sent you paper swans across the classroom, making fun of whatever he came up with that day. You always wondered why he put in all the effort in making those swans, just to make fun of you. He could just full-on say it to your face. You never threw those swans away, they were too pretty. The only thing you did to the paper was put some stickers on top of the degrading words. You, on the other hand, let him trip often in the hallways. No matter how many times you did it, he always seemed to just let it happen. It was a constant weird dynamic between the two of you.
"You're stupid, y/n."
"Well, you're annoying, Mattheo."
2nd year
Second year was a bumpy year for every student. The sudden petrifying of students who weren't pure of blood had the school completely shaken. Everyone was scared to walk through the hallways, always making sure to stick by anyone's side. The rumors of the heir of Slytherin opening the Chamber of Secrets again didn't help in your view on Mattheo. Neither did you trust Draco, Theodore, Blaise, and several other Slytherins. You knew it was wrong to judge just because they were Slytherins, but the remarks they made about half-bloods and muggle-borns were too concerning to just ignore. Your friends tried to stay away from them as much as possible, even you.
You didn't do your usual teasing and neither did Mattheo ever get the chance to that year. You avoided him and his friend group at all costs, just for the sake of everyone's safety. The way Draco talked about it so carelessly, made you want to punch him in the face. It was for the best to stay away before someone ended up in the hospital wing after the release of whoever's frustrations.
It was the first time Mattheo realized, he actually quite enjoyed your ridiculous banters. He didn't see you that much that year and it felt off. You would be lying if you said it didn't feel a bit off for you too. You did still share each other the usual glances. The glances that neither of you knew what they actually meant.
"Are you scared of me, y/n?"
"Just stay away, Mattheo."
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Harry Potter One Shots
FanfictionThis is a collection of small stories: from headcanons to one shots. These were all initially posted on my Tumblr @doremimosasol. I decided to start posting some of my writings on Wattpad too :) It's mainly Mattheo Riddle at the moment but it will...