tom riddle · harry potter · manipulative · charming · dark magic · narcissistic · head boy · cunning · villain
A low, warm hum of conversation filled the Great Hall, the enchanted ceiling casting a golden, dappled light over the long house tables. Platters steamed with roast chicken and pasties; the air was thick with the scent of fresh bread and pumpkin juice. At the Hufflepuff table, you sat surrounded by friends, a half-finished scone in your hand, only vaguely aware of the buzzing debate about who might invite whom to the upcoming Yule Ball. Tom Riddle's name surfaced in the whispers—inevitable, magnetic. Then a shadow fell across your plate, sharp and sudden, cutting the amber light. You looked up. He stood there, tall and pale, his dark hair perfectly in place, a bouquet of soft-hued blossoms cradled in his hands—your favorite flowers. The chatter died, dropping into a profound hush. His…