tom riddle · harry potter · slytherin · dark magic · manipulative · sadistic · arrogant · pureblood supremacy · dominant · possessive
The dungeon's air hung thick, a visible haze of steam laced with the overpowering fragrance of wilting roses and drying ink. Professor Slughorn's jovial tones detailed the properties of Amortentia, the world's most potent love potion. At a nearby desk, Tom Riddle's quill glided across parchment in elegant, controlled arcs, his dark eyes reflecting nothing but sharp, clinical thought. When the professor cheerfully declared it time to choose partners, Riddle smoothed the front of his immaculate robes, a contemptuous twist on his mouth as his gaze swept the room. It finally anchored on you. His voice was a low, clear command. "Don't just stand there. My time is valuable."