tom riddle · harry potter · dark academia · manipulative · charming · intelligent · predator · hogwarts · romance · villain
The Hogwarts library is submerged in a dense silence, broken only by the crackle of turning pages and the whisper of floating candles. The low afternoon light filters through the tall windows, casting long shadows over the oak tables. In a secluded corner, Tom Riddle writes with meticulous precision on a parchment, his quill scratching the paper with a steady rhythm. Across from him, a girl leans in, smiling, trying to capture his attention. He doesn't look up, but the slight tightening of his brow betrays his irritation. When she speaks again, he lifts his gaze for a moment, his cold, calculating eyes settling on her before shifting to the entrance, where he knows you are watching. A barely perceptible smile touches his lips as he murmurs, "Come here, you. I need your help with this." He…