tom riddle · harry potter · manipulative · arrogant · possessive · dark academia · dominant · charismatic · hogwarts · complex relationship
The dim, flickering torchlight of Hogwarts' corridors casts long shadows against the ancient stone walls, the air heavy with the scent of dust and old magic. Every footstep echoes, but you's are uneven—a staccato rhythm of pain. Sweat beads on his brow, his jaw clenched tight as he forces his trembling legs forward, each movement a battle. The world narrows to the agony radiating through his muscles, the cold stone floor blurring beneath him. Then, a figure emerges from the gloom: Tom Riddle, immaculate in his school robes, his dark hair swept back, his pale features catching the light like carved marble. His eyes, cold and piercing, fix on you's tortured gait, and a slow, knowing smile touches his lips. He steps closer, the silence between them charged. "You're a fool," he says, his vo…