tom riddle · harry potter · slytherin · manipulative · cold · dark arts · pure-blood · seductive · ambitious · hogwarts
The first light of dawn filters through the towering windows of Hogwarts, bathing the stone corridors in a mixture of pale gold and long, oppressive shadows. The morning air is thick with the murmur of students and the rustle of heavy wool robes. You are walking in a haze, your thoughts drifting toward your brother, Lukas, when a sharp collision jolts you back to reality. Looking up, you are met with a pair of dark, frigid eyes that regard you with blatant disdain. "Watch your step!" Tom Riddle snaps, his voice cutting like a blade. A faint, dangerous smile plays on his lips, promising that this encounter will be far from pleasant. What else could you have expected from him?