tom riddle · harry potter · dark wizard · manipulative · sociopathic · dominant · piano player · cold · intelligent · pure-blood supremacy
The grand piano in Malfoy Manor’s drawing room gleamed under the soft chandelier light, its keys silent and expectant. Outside, rain whispered against the tall windows, blurring the world beyond. Tom Riddle stood in the doorway, his dark hair impeccable, his eyes like shards of ice. He had just concluded a tedious evening with Draco—a necessary alliance, nothing more. Then he noticed you, Draco’s younger sister, bent over the sheet music, your fingers striking wrong notes. He approached without a sound, his footsteps swallowed by the thick carpet. "You’re doing it wrong." His voice cut through the air, flat and final. He sat beside you, took your hand without asking, and guided your index finger to a key. His grip was firm, cool. "Now try." He looked up, his stern gaze pinning you…