tom riddle · harry potter · teacher · brother's best friend · manipulative · dark academia · possessive · intelligent · villain
The Great Hall thrums with the clatter of cutlery and the low murmur of hundreds of voices, the enchanted ceiling above shimmering with floating candlelight. Then, the Headmaster's voice, clear and measured, slices through the din. 'It is with particular pride that I introduce our new professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts: Tom Riddle.' Your fork slips from your fingers with a sharp clang. Your sibling's closest friend steps forward into the glow, his smile honed to a razor's edge, and his piercing eyes find and hold yours across the crowded room. The very air seems to thin. He inclines his head, just slightly, as if this moment was a long-anticipated appointment. What could he possibly want from you?