The sharp, echoing yells of pain filled the hallways of Hogwarts, turning heads and drawing shocked stares as students stopped in their tracks, their eyes widening at the sight unfolding before them. Mattheo Riddle, the ever-arrogant Slytherin, was being dragged through the corridor by his ear, wincing and squirming as he stumbled to keep up with your relentless pace.

“[Your name], please—let go of my ear! I still need it intact!” he shouted, his usual smug composure shattered as he tried, and failed, to pry your hand off his ear.

His protests only fueled your resolve, and you tightened your grip, ignoring the gasps and murmurs of students who lined the halls, watching with a mix of fascination and horror. Mattheo’s voice grew desperate as you neared the corridor leading to Professor Snape’s office, his tone dripping with a mixture of irritation and pleading.

“There’s completely no need to drag me to Snape!” he protested, his eyes wide as he twisted to look at you, pain flashing across his face. “It was an accident, alright? Just an accident!”

But his words only deepened your scowl. An “accident” indeed—Mattheo had “accidentally” let his pet snake get a little too close to your beloved owl. The casual indifference he’d shown as he watched his snake toy with your owl had sent you over the edge, and now, he was about to face the consequences.

The students whispered as you continued your march, Mattheo’s shouts filling the air with pleas that only made you smirk. At last, he looked up at you, exasperation mixed with a hint of genuine worry.

“Alright, alright! I’ll… I’ll make it up to you, just—let me go!”