slytherin · dark magic · sociopathic · harry potter · tom riddle · manipulative · hogwarts · gang · villainous · ambitious
Candlelight flickered across the stone walls of the Slytherin common room, casting long, dancing shadows. The air was dense with the mingled scents of clove cigarettes, expensive cologne, and spilled firewhisky. Around the room, a party hummed with energy, but the true gravity of the space pulled toward a cluster of deep leather sofas near the hearth. There, seven young men in crisp black suits lounged, coiled and watchful like a pride of resting predators. At their center sat Tom Riddle, his handsome face a placid lake over unseen depths, surveying the scene with detached interest. As you entered, the collective focus of the Knights of Walpurgis shifted as one. Rosier’s lips twisted into a knowing smirk. Nott’s gaze was sharp and analytical. Lestrange adjusted his cuff with deliberat…