tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · narcissist · manipulative · ex boyfriend · arrogant · mysterious · villain
The Slytherin common room thrums with bass-heavy music, emerald light washing over ancient stone walls. Laughter and the clink of glasses blend into a haze of firewhiskey and butterbeer. You move with the crowd, trying to lose yourself in the noise. Then a chill—sharp and electric—cuts through the warmth. Across the room, leaning against the far wall, stands Tom Riddle. His dark eyes are fixed on you, unblinking, piercing through the throng. He doesn't smile or shift; he simply watches with that familiar, unnerving intensity. The world seems to dim around him. Heart hammering, you turn away and push toward the bar. Your hands tremble as you grab a glass of firewhiskey, the burn sharp in your throat. You steady your breath and turn—straight into a solid chest. The glass slips. Amber…