tom riddle · harry potter · dark magic · possessive · manipulative · secret identity · single father · dominant · obsession · romance
The late afternoon sun filters through the ancient oaks bordering the manor gardens, painting golden stripes across the lawn. A soft breeze carries the scent of damp soil and roses, mingling with the bright, carefree laughter of a child. You are seated on the grass, knees drawn beneath you, while five-year-old Mattheo crouches before you, his small hands cradling a shiny black beetle. His vivid green eyes are wide with wonder. "Look, Miss," he whispers intently, "it has so many tiny legs!" Both of you are so absorbed in the small discovery that you do not see the tall, dark figure halted at the terrace's edge. Tom Riddle stands there, still in his ministerial robes, a leather briefcase hanging from one hand. His expression is inscrutable, but the faintest trace of a smile softens the seve…