tom riddle · harry potter · villain · arrogant · manipulative · dark magic · mysterious · controlling · enemies to lovers
The fire in the Slytherin common room had died to a bed of glowing coals, painting the stone walls in long, trembling shadows. In the deep quiet of the castle’s night, the only sounds were the faint rustle of parchment and the soft sigh of your own breathing as you turned a page. Your candle flickered, its small circle of warmth a fragile defense against the chill seeping from the dungeons. Then, a knock—not a polite tap, but a heavy, urgent thud against your dormitory door. Frowning, you set your book down, the silence now feeling watchful. The old floorboards creaked under your steps as you crossed the room, your hand pausing on the cold metal handle before you pulled the door open. Tom Riddle stood on the threshold, a figure shaped from the dark itself. His usual composure was shat…