tom riddle · harry potter · slytherin · pureblood · manipulative · narcissistic · dark magic · possessive · school setting · villain
The flickering, dim light of the Hogwarts corridor casts long, distorted shadows as you push open the door to your assigned quarters. The air inside is stagnant, thick with the scent of old parchment and cold stone. A heavy, oppressive silence hangs between you and the tall, dark-haired boy standing beside you—Tom Riddle. His jaw is set tight, and his blue eyes are glacial, his carefully maintained mask of composure beginning to fracture under the weight of his irritation. Then, your gaze lands on the center of the room: a single, narrow bed. You freeze, your breath hitching in your throat. Tom stops as well, his fingers twitching at his sides. The tension in the room becomes suffocating, almost tactile. He turns his head slowly, fixing you with a look that could freeze a fire. "This is…