"𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔫𝔢𝔠𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔬𝔣 𝔞 𝔪𝔬𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔱𝔬 𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔠𝔥𝔦𝔩𝔡 𝔦𝔰 𝔩𝔦𝔨𝔢 𝔞 𝔱𝔯𝔢𝔢 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔯𝔬𝔬𝔱."

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Avalyn followed after Mattheo, walking into his room and watching as he put the bag with her dress and his tie on his desk. Mattheo walked over to his bed, taking a cigarette out of his jacket and lighting it.

Avalyn quietly walked up to the bag, digging through it with an annoyed sigh. ''Looking for this?'' Mattheo asked softly, Avalyn turned to him with her eyebrows pulled together. In his hand, Mattheo held the receipt of the dress. ''I just want to see how much it was, so I can pay you back'' Avalyn stated as she walked up to him, hand stretched out to take the receipt.

Mattheo raised it above his head and turned his head so he could blow out the smoke he had inhaled without harming Avalyn. ''Matt-'' Avalyn whined softly as she raised herself on her tippy toes to try and reach it. ''Ava-'' Mattheo taunted back. He pressed his cigarette down and reached into his pocket, taking out his lighter and burning the receipt to a crisp.

''Mattheo!'' Avalyn exclaimed in a long sigh. ''I wanted to pay for it'' Mattheo explained once more. ''And I want to make it up to you'' Avalyn said as she buried her head in her hands, she felt awful for picking a dress that cost him so much as to burn the receipt.

''You can'' Mattheo said with a small smile, his head dropping to the side as he eyed her up and down. ''How?'' She asked softly, raising her eyes as well. Mattheo smiled, very glad she asked.

He stepped forward, placing his hands on her hips and pushing her towards his bed. ''What are you doing?'' She whispered as she placed her hands over his. ''collecting the repayment'' Mattheo said lowly as he sat her down. Avalyn let out a shaky breath once Mattheo's hands found their way under her sweater. His hands were cold against her skin and goosebumps rose.

Avalyn crawled backwards and watched Mattheo crawl onto the bed as well.

He reached for her legging and pulled it down, placing soft kisses on every inch of skin that became exposed. Avalyn hummed out a soft wait. ''If I'm repaying you should I not be undressing you?'' Mattheo laughed softly. ''You say it as if undressing and worshipping you is punishment?'' Avalyn bit her lip as she shrugged. Mattheo smiled and took off his shirt, throwing it on the floor next to his bed, before leaning down and placing his lip on Avalyn's tummy.

''Matt I ca-'' Mattheo hushed Avalyn. ''lay down, Avalyn'' He ordered, Avalyn hesitated. ''Bu-'' Mattheo rolled his eyes and crawled on top of her, forcing her onto her back. ''Avalyn, My love-'' He mumbled into her neck, nibbling at the skin. ''-I love the way you taste'' He hummed lowly, Avalyn's breath caught in her throat.

''Please let me taste you'' He choked out, as if he had been presented with something he could not yet reach, as if it were taunting him. Mattheo was starving and Avalyn was the only thing standing between him and what he was craving.

Avalyn watched as Mattheo leaned back, looking down at her as she slowly nodded. He sent her a half smile as he leaned down and connected their lips. ''Good girl'' He whispered before he trailed his lips down her body.

Avalyn's breathing quickened as she felt Mattheo kiss her thighs. ''You looked so beautiful in that dress'' Mattheo breathed out as he lightly bit the skin of her thigh. Avalyn moaned softly as she raised her hips, trying to let him know where she needed him.

Mattheo would have loved to tease her a bit, to make her say exactly what she wanted just to see the red flush appear on her cheeks. But he felt just as eager as she did, so he dropped his head and ran his tongue over everything, before settling his mouth against her bud of nerves.

a soft sigh of relief escaped Avalyn's mouth as she buried one of her hands in Mattheo's curls. He groaned at the feeling and the vibration of his voice made Avalyn gasp. ''fuck'' She breathed as she placed her other hand against her leg. Mattheo ran his tongue over her bud making her arch her back in hopes of basking in the feeling a little longer, but he pulled back.

He looked up at Avalyn from between her legs, seeing her chest rise and fall as she looked down in slight question, wondering why he had stopped. He smiled at her as he reached for the hand on her leg, interlacing his fingers with hers, before dropping back between her legs.

Avalyn pulled at his hand, gripping it tighter as she used her other hand to grip his curls. ''So good'' She whispered out and for some reason the words made Mattheo go just a bit faster as if a newfound motivation had hit him. Avalyn felt Mattheo move his empty hand as he slowly inserted two fingers.

''fuck'' She gasped loudly as she released the grip she had on his head and placed her hand in front of her mouth. Mattheo raised his head, his fingers keeping a steady pace. ''Ava-'' ''-Fuck! yes, I know! you want to hear me!'' Avalyn cried out as she pulled her hand away from her lips, Mattheo shook his head and chuckled at her response as he leaned down and continued his work.

''Shit- I just-'' Avalyn could not complete her sentence as she was short of breath. ''I don't want anyone else to- Fuck! To hear'' She gasped out as she lifted her back. ''Fuck, Fuck'' Avalyn repeated in short gasps and Mattheo could feel her clench around his fingers, but before she found release he stopped.

''No!'' Avalyn cried as she felt Mattheo retract his fingers and sit up. ''As much as I would love to make you finish-'' He crawled over her and pecked her lips softly. ''-I'm so hard it's uncomfortable'' he mumbled against her.

Avalyn fought her smile. ''Asshole'' She breathed against his lips, Mattheo laughed as he dipped his head into her neck and bit down slightly. ''Bitch'' He mumbled softly as he released her skin, smiling at the sound of Avalyn's laughter. He reached down and aligned himself with her before slowly rolling his hips over Avalyn's and pushing inside of her.

Avalyn hummed as she watched her boyfriend closely. He held his breath as he buried himself deep inside of her, basking in the feeling of completely surrounded by her. Avalyn reached over and took a gentle hold of Mattheo's face. ''Can I-'' She stopped talking as her cheeks flushed. ''What do you want, baby?'' Mattheo asked softly, his breathing shallow. Avalyn pursed her lips to hide her smile. ''Could I be on top?'' Mattheo's eyes widened at the sudden request.

''Fuck Ava, you are seriously going to be the death of me'' Mattheo sighed out as he wrapped his arm around her and flipped them over. A short, surprised moan escaped both their lips as Mattheo got buried deeper inside of her. Avalyn dropped forward, her head hiding in Mattheo's neck as she allowed herself to get used to the new depth Mattheo had reached.

''You okay?'' Mattheo mumbled as he buried his hand in her hair, he felt Avalyn nod as she slowly raised herself, her hand finding a spot on Mattheo's chest. She moved her hips forward and back, a loud gasp escaping her lips as she felt Mattheo take hold of her hips, helping her hold onto the rhythm she had found.

''Fuck Ava'' He groaned out. Avalyn moaned out as well, unable to form any words. Her body collapsed once more, but her movements did not stop. Mattheo wrapped his arms around her frame and pulled her closer to him as she kept moving back and forth on top of him.

''So good Avalyn. So good-'' Mattheo's voice sounded strained as he buckled his hips upwards to meet her movement halfway. ''Fuck, Mattheo'' Avalyn moaned in a breath, her mouth next to Mattheo's ear, it sounded like she was in his head and he loved it.

Avalyn movements stopped as her body started trembling. A loud moan escaped her lips as her legs shook under her weight, no longer able to hold her up. ''Just a bit longer'' Mattheo mumbled. He took hold of her arms behind her back and pulled at them to lift her chest off him so he had more space to chase his orgasm.

He moved his hips upwards and buried himself into her. Avalyn moaned out at the feeling, her orgasm lingering because of Mattheo's persistent movement. A groan escaped Mattheo's lips as he kept himself buried deeply inside of her. His own muscles gave at his release, his breathing ragged and shallow.

''Fuck, Ava'' Mattheo mumbled out of breath as he let go of her arms and slowly lowered her back onto his chest.

Mattheo reached up and collected her hair, moving it away from her back, which was slightly damp from the sweat. ''you okay?'' he checked, as Avalyn still had not said a word. Avalyn smiled softly and nodded. ''It was good'' She admitted as she placed a soft kiss against his cheek.

Mattheo kept himself buried inside of her as he moved them to their side. He felt her wrap a leg around him and he hid his face into her neck, pulling her closer. Avalyn smiled as she wrapped her arms around him and traced her hands through his hair.

''This is nice'' Mattheo mumbled against her skin, Avalyn nodded. Their breathing slowed as the two of them stayed completely wrapped up together tightly. The silence around them added to the peace they were feeling. ''I love you so fucking much, Ava'' Mattheo mumbled against her skin.

Avalyn smiled softly at the words. ''I love you too'' She whispered out. Mattheo raised his head and looked at her, a gentle smile on his lips. ''And you mean it?'' Avalyn frowned down at him and fought back her smile. ''Of course, I mean it'' She whispered, just as a soft tap came from Mattheo's window. Avalyn looked behind Mattheo and frowned. ''It's an owl'' She stated softly as she felt Mattheo sigh.

The pair unwrapped as Mattheo reached for his underwear and pyjama bottoms and pulled them on. Avalyn put on her underwear and one of his shirts as she watched him walk to the window and accept the letter. He slowly opened it and Avalyn groaned when she watched his face fall. ''Again?'' She asked softly as she sat up. ''Yeah, he's calling me back again for a meeting'' Mattheo mumbled out.

''What is it about?'' Avalyn asked softly, Mattheo just shrugged. ''Doesn't say'' He admitted as he turned to look at his girlfriend again. She was biting her lip in thought before she opened her mouth to speak again. ''Is he making you do something?'' Mattheo froze and his jaw clenched.

''Why? Did someone say something?'' He felt panic fill his chest at the thought of someone figuring out his mission and telling Avalyn. She would leave him, he knew she would. Avalyn shook her head. ''No, Just worried. Whatever he has asked I think you should do it'' She whispered as she sent him a pained glance.

''Why?'' Mattheo asked hesitantly. Avalyn bit her lip as she looked down. ''Because I feel like the punishment for not doing what you are asked would be far worse'' She admitted as her eyes traced the many scars on his upper body. ''What he has asked of me would break me'' Mattheo said as he looked down. He shook his head at the thought, his chest tightening at the image of Avalyn being dead by his doing. Her body being lifeless he- He could not even imagine it without feeling like he would be sick.

Avalyn stood up and slowly walked up to Mattheo, her hands folded over his as she watched him raise his head again. ''You would be broken, but you would be alive. I need you to stay alive'' She whispered, Mattheo looked into her eyes, shifting between them as he tried to figure out her words. ''It would be of no use to you'' He choked out as he turned his hands and laced his fingers with hers. Avalyn frowned. ''Why not?'' She asked softly, scared that the sudden plans for their future had left Mattheo's mind.

''Because he has asked me to-'' The door behind them burst open. ''Mattheo!'' Enzo spoke out of breath, Theo entered the room as well. Mattheo looked up at them in question, his friends shared a look before slowly raising their hands. They both held the same envelope Mattheo had just received. ''Fuck'' Mattheo breathed as he walked up to his closet and changed into different clothes. Completely forgetting the conversation he was having with Avalyn and feeling a sudden weight press down on his shoulders

If all of them had been called to the meeting it must have been important, something big must have happened.

Theo slowly walked up to Avalyn and placed a hand on her head, making her look up. ''And how are you?'' He asked softly, Avalyn smiled at Theo as she shrugged. ''You saw me an hour ago?'' She said as Theo rolled his eyes. ''So you're feeling better?'' He asked and Avalyn just nodded. Theo nodded as well, in an approving matter, as he pulled her into his chest for a short second.

''You gonna be alright without us?'' Theo asked carefully as Avalyn let out a short laugh. ''Yes, but if not I will go and find Sage and Loraine'' She promised, Theo agreed and walked back over to Enzo. Mattheo turned around with furrowed brows. ''I don't know if I will be back tonight or tomorrow. Are you sure you're gonna be okay?'' Avalyn nodded and Mattheo sent a comforting smile as he turned and walked towards the door.

''Excuse you?'' Avalyn called out as she walked after Mattheo, he was already halfway down the stairs and had missed her last comment. ''Mattheo Riddle!'' Avalyn called out, he turned to look at her in question. She walked down the stairs until she was standing on the same step as him.

''What?'' He asked softly, worried that she had suddenly changed her mind and did not feel good being alone. ''Since when do you leave without a goodbye?'' She asked slightly pressed. A figure passed the stairway on his way to the boy's dorm rooms.

''Nice panties Levisay'' ''Shut the fuck up'' Mattheo said back harshly as he tried to move past her, Avalyn placed her hand on his cheek and turned him her way to redirect his attention, but she gasped once she saw Theo walk up to the boy.

Theo grabbed his collar, the colour draining from the boy's face. ''Keep her name out of your fucking mouth'' Theo mumbled deeply, before pushing the boy away roughly. Theo turned to look at the pair as he widened his eyes, hoping it would hint that they really had to go. ''Come on Mattheo we need to go'' He said as Mattheo looked down at his girlfriend.

''I will be back as fast as I can'' He promised as he placed a soft kiss on Avalyn's lips. ''Contact me if you need anything'' Avalyn nodded as she let him pass and watched as he walked off. She let go of a soft breath, before heading back to Mattheo's room.

The three Slytherins found themselves at Hogwarts one moment, the next they were all seated around the big table in the middle of the dining hall of The Dark Lord's Mansion. Mattheo felt glad to have his two best friends next to him. The gaze of his father burned into his head as he looked down at his hands.

''Mattheo!'' his father called out loudly making the boy look up in slight surprise. ''Repeat to me what I just said'' Mattheo swallowed thickly when he saw his father grip his wand tightly, ready to punish him if he could not do as he was told.

'Draco has been given the task of killing Dumbledore' Enzo's voice filled Mattheo's head, easing him into his chair as he cleared his throat. ''Draco will be killing our headmaster'' Mattheo spoke softly, he turned to look at his cousin. Draco had turned pale and if Mattheo looked close enough he swore the boy was shaking.

The dark lord released the grip he had on his wand and nodded slowly. ''Very well'' He breathed as he looked around the table. ''Once Draco has killed the headmaster all of our sons and daughters will meet him in the great hall. Together they will meet us outside the castle and help us find our way inside.'' The boys felt all the adults turn their way and nodded to answer the questioning gazes.

''And what about our daughter?'' The Belfours questioned softly, as they had, without doubt, noticed she was not there. The dark lord turned his head sharply their way. ''I am sorry, my lord. We've just noticed she is not present'' The Dark Lord took a breath as he shrugged not necessarily caring about the absence of a teenage girl. ''I decided she has no business here'' Enzo piped up, his gaze falling on those of Loraine's father.

''But I will assure she stands with us the night of the attack'' Loraine's father clenched his jaw at the words of the boy. ''You have no right to-'' ''-Actually I do'' Enzo bit back. ''Loraine has been mine from the moment she was born. You arranged her to me. Having turned 18 last summer I became the one to make certain calls for her. And I say she has no business here''

Mattheo and Theo turned to Enzo in slight shock. He was their best friend and yet, they had no idea he had been tangled up in an arrangement like this. Not once had he told them. Enzo sent them an apologetic smile as he looked back down.

''This will be our last meeting. We attack in three days'' The dark lord finished as smirks presented themselves on the faces of certain death eaters. Everyone stood up and spread around the dining room. Drinks were being poured and chatter filled the room within seconds. Almost like a celebration.

Mattheo took one of the drinks and settled against a wall overlooking the room. Enzo and Theodore seemed to be in a heated conversation, probably about the whole 'Loraine arranged to marry him' thing. Mattheo took a slow sip as he drifted off. Thinking about Avalyn and the plan he had made to assure her safety.

He raised his head and locked eyes with Cyrus Levisay. He sent the boy a short nod, before turning back to Lucius who had kept talking to him. ''You seem distracted, Mattheo'' The voice of his mom filled his head. Mattheo forced a smile on his lips as he turned to his mom. ''Mentally preparing for what to come'' Mattheo admitted. His mom nodded as she placed a gentle hand on the back of his head. ''But there is more, hmm?'' Mattheo's smile fell as he shrugged.

''Is it about the Levisay girl?'' Mattheo took in a sharp breath as he stepped out of his mother's reach. ''My friend told me she saw you two in her shop'' Bellatrix explained softly and Mattheo did not know what to say, so he turned. ''I need to find Enzo and Theo'' he said softly. His mother nodded as she allowed him to walk up to his friends.

''I am in desperate need of some silence'' Mattheo told his friend, who sent him an understanding smile before following him away from the crowd. The three boys walked to Mattheo's room, the moment the door shut all the noise from downstairs disappeared.

''Three days'' Mattheo mumbled softly as he sat down on one of his chairs. He placed his cup on the table next to him. Theo walked around, handing out cigarettes before sitting down on the last remaining chair.

Mattheo lit his cigarette as he inhaled deeply. The smoke settled in his lungs as he slowly released, feeling his nervous system settle down. ''You clear on what is going to happen?'' Enzo asked softly. Mattheo nodded as he let out a low chuckle. ''Are you?'' The two boys nodded as well. ''Seeing as we're keeping secrets now'' Enzo rolled his eyes at Mattheo's comment.

''I didn't say anything, because it's-'' Enzo rubbed his forehead. ''It's delicate-'' He finally answered. Theo sighed out. ''You have a girl arranged to you and you didn't tell us?'' Enzo shook his head. ''because I hurt her. More than once'' He explained softly to his friends. Slight tears filled his eyes and he wiped them quickly.

''All that matters right now is that we make sure we all stay safe'' Enzo exclaimed. Theo opened his mouth to say something but Mattheo tapped his hand and shook his head, letting him know to drop it.

A soft knock came from the door, making the three boys turn just as it opened. Bellatrix walked in. ''Your parents are looking for you'' She said to the two boys, who nodded as they stood up. ''See you tomorrow, Mattheo'' Theo said and Mattheo nodded, watching his friends leave.

Bellatrix closed the door behind them and slowly walked up to her son, watching him take a small sip of his drink. She sat down on the chair next to him and placed her fingers on his glass, pushing it away from his lips.

''I can tell you're troubled, Mattheo'' She whispered softly, moving her hand to stroke over her son's cheek. Mattheo looked up at his mother, not used to the affection. Bellatrix did love her son, tremendously even. She was his mother and cared for him as any mother would, sadly her love for Mattheo was just not bigger than her fear of Mattheo's father.

Bellatrix had restrained from giving her son too much affection, scared that it would make him weak and disappoint the dark lord. It was her way of protecting him from any more pain than necessary. But she did love Mattheo and she would do anything to assure his safety, but she would always do it in favour of the Dark Lord.

''I'm not'' Mattheo choked out as he allowed his mom to take the drink from his hands and place it on the table next to her. ''I am your mother. I know you Mattheo'' Bellatrix said back with a slight raise of the corners of her mouth. ''Your father has asked a big thing of you, I would be surprised if you did not have mixed feelings about it'' Bellatrix explained softly. Mattheo looked up at his mother, his cheeks sinking into his mouth as he switched his gaze to the floor and shook his head.

''It is about Avalyn, Isn't it?'' Mattheo gasped softly as he looked back up, feeling his mother place her hand against his cheek, looking at him with the softest smile, one that reminded Mattheo of Deborah.

For a short second Mattheo felt his heart swell with the love his mother was showing. The gentleness, her caring gaze which he only remembered from before his father was back. Without thinking he leaned into her touch and closed his eyes, nodding softly.

''What is it about her?'' Bellatrix pressed as she placed her other hand on his cheek as well. Mattheo hesitated, the words getting stuck in his throat as he placed his hands on his mother's arms. It had been so long since he had felt this connected to her. This loved by her.  He had almost forgotten what it was like, to feel how it is to be cared for within these walls.

''I can't tell you'' Mattheo whispered out painfully. Bellatrix dropped her head to the side in sudden sympathy, seeing the battle going on in her son's mind. Watched as tears filled his eyes when he leaned into her touch, soaking up every bit of love she had to offer in fear of it not being there the next morning.

''My son'' Bellatrix mumbled out as she pulled Mattheo's head closer to her and placed a soft kiss on his forehead, feeling his tears fall and meet her hands on his cheeks. ''You are the most important thing to me. Despite not showing it as much as I should, I love you with everything I have'' Bellatrix whispered out, smiling at her son as a quiet sob left his lips, he looked down, not daring to meet his mother's eyes.

Bellatrix allowed her eyes to her son's head, the curls she had passed on to him, complimenting the eyes of his father beautifully and her heart swelled at the beautiful mixture between her and the dark lord that sat before her. 

She was crazy. Yes. She had killed in the name of the Dark Lord. Yes. She had done bad things. but she swore, that creating her son was the best thing she had ever done. Even if it was only meant to give the Dark Lord an heir, Mattheo had turned into so much more to Bellatrix.

''You love her?'' Bellatrix asked softly, Another sob escaped Mattheo's lips as he finally looked up. His gaze was filled with pain, his soul ripping between his loyalty to his family and the loyalty towards the love of his life. Mattheo felt his bottom lip tremble as he shook his head in disbelief as to why he could not have both. Why did he have to make a choice between Avalyn and his family?

''I'm scared you'll be angry'' Mattheo admitted lowly, his words choked into a whisper. ''I won't'' Bellatrix assured softly, sending her son a gentle smile as she moved one of her hands to hold his. ''I can't help you if you don't tell me what is bothering you'' Bellatrix reminded and Mattheo shook his head at her words as he pursed his lips. ''You would help me?'' He choked out the question, gripping his mother's hand tightly as he watched her nod.

''She is so beautiful, Mom'' Mattheo cried out as a loud sob broke through the sentence. Bellatrix leaned over and pulled him into a tight hug, feeling him wrap his arms around her frame, their hair mingling into a mess of curls. She placed a hand on the back of his head, shushing him slightly.

''Everything about her is just beautiful. Her eyes, her body, her kindness, the way she cares-'' Mattheo choked out a soft sob as he slowly pulled away. ''-And her face. I-'' Mattheo could not contain his smile as he talked about Avalyn.

''Say it, Mattheo'' Bellatrix urged as she once more placed a hand on his cheek, wiping away the escaped tears as Mattheo's finally calmed down. He stared at her, soaking in the loving gaze that met his.

''I love her. With all that I have. Past, present, future. She is everything I want'' Mattheo admitted, feeling his chest open as the weight lifted from it. His mother softened her gaze as she slowly nodded.

''My sweet sweet boy'' Bellatrix spoke softly as she once more placed a kiss on his forehead.

''You did nothing wrong'' She assured her son.