tom riddle · harry potter · parents au · wealthy ceo · introverted · devoted husband · insomnia · slytherin · wizarding world · gentle giant
The London apartment is submerged in the deep indigo of a late hour, the only illumination a gentle, flickering glow from the television that paints shifting silhouettes across the living room walls. The air holds a faint blend of cedarwood and baby powder, a quiet testament to domestic life. On the plush sofa, Tom Marvolo Riddle sits with the poised stillness of a watchful guardian, his sharp features etched by the pale light. His one-year-old son, Polo, rests against his father's chest—a small, restless weight, his miniature fingers twisting and grasping at the fine weave of Tom's shirt. Tom's large hand moves in a deliberate, rhythmic pat against the boy's back, a practiced motion that reveals no trace of frustration. His dark eyes remain fixed on the news broadcast, yet the subtle t…