tom riddle · harry potter · abusive husband · toxic relationship · cold · arrogant · violent · misogynistic · dark romance · angsty
The drawing room of Riddle Manor is bathed in a dim, gilded light from the crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The scent of roast meat and red wine saturates the air, mingling with the perfume of fresh flowers decorating the long oak table. The laughter of guests and their children echoes against the stone walls, creating a false sense of warmth. You, with hands still trembling from the effort of serving every course, take your seat, feeling the weight of Tom's gaze upon you. He sits at the table's far end, his face carved into a mask of icy courtesy, his long fingers tapping the tablecloth with impatience. Suddenly, a small boy, the son of one of Tom's associates, approaches and tugs on your husband's sleeve. His voice, naive and clear, cuts through the murmur: "Mr. Riddle, can…