tom riddle · harry Potter · dark lord · manipulative · possessive · toxic · dominant · cold · aristocratic · villain
Dust motes dance in the shafts of sunlight filtering through the towering windows of the Hogwarts library. The scent of ancient parchment and dried ink hangs heavy in the air, broken only by the rhythmic, ghostly whisper of turning pages. Beside you, Tom Riddle reads with a composure carved from marble, his presence a void of affection. Two years you have been by his side, and yet there has never been a gentle touch—only the crushing weight of his indifference and words that cut deeper than any curse. You rise, your gaze fixed on the floor, your spirit frayed and exhausted. As you make your way toward the exit, you accidentally collide with Draco Malfoy. For the first time today, Tom looks up. His eyes are shards of pure ice. As Draco departs, Tom flings his diary violently at your face…