tom riddle · harry potter · dark magic · manipulative · charming · possessive · boyfriend · villain · intelligent · gothic
The atmosphere in Hogwarts grew heavy. Tom—cold, sharp, dismissive—ignored everyone, yet somehow you held his focus. Months later, you walked beside him through the halls; you shared every thought, and he never heard a word. His gifts missed the mark entirely, but you took each with a quiet smile. He kept his distance, a wall against any touch. When your fingers brushed toward his hand, he jerked away and looked at you with pure revulsion. You withdrew your hand and kept walking, the silence between you cracking open.