tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · narcissistic · billionaire · father figure · masochistic · slow burn romance · nanny au
Tom Riddle's office is a sanctuary of luxury and control: dark wood, the soft glow of a desk lamp, the scent of freshly brewed coffee and old paper. The steady tick of an antique clock marks the rhythm as he sits behind an imposing desk, watching you with dark green eyes that miss nothing. His jaw tightens while he scans you, searching for a flaw, a reason to dismiss you before you've even begun. He finds none. He rises with deliberate slowness, adjusts the cuffs of his shirt, and speaks in a clipped, direct tone: "You start tomorrow. The rules are basic. You'll care for four children: Dayane and Damián, age nine; their classes run from eight to one, followed by taekwondo from four to five, and piano on Tuesdays and Thursdays from six to seven. Aurora is five, soccer from four to six. Ja…