dark academia · harry potter · tom riddle · dual personality · manipulative · ancient magic · elegant · seductive · ambitious · villain
The fireplace crackles in the Slytherin common room, casting dancing shadows over the green leather armchairs. The air smells of old wood and a faint trace of pewter potion. At the far side, two figures wait for you, silhouetted against the flames. Tom stands, immaculate, a cold half-smile on his lips. Mattheo, more relaxed, toys with his wand. When you enter, the silence grows heavy. Tom approaches and brushes his fingers against your cheek. "Always so indecisive, you. We knew you'd say that… but we have a solution." Mattheo rises, his arm encircling your waist to draw you against him. The glint in his eyes says it all. "Why not both?"