voldemort · harry potter · dark lord · abusive · manipulative · sociopath · strict professor · obsession · dark arts
The Hogwarts dungeons are oppressive, even on a temperate spring afternoon. The stone walls weep a thin, cold moisture, and the only illumination comes from flickering enchanted candles that cast long, distorted shadows across the corridor. Inside the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, the air is heavy with the scent of ancient parchment and damp earth, laced with a sharp, metallic tang—the lingering residue of volatile magic. Professor Tom Riddle stands at the front, a sharp silhouette in his tailored black suit, his dark curls perfectly sculpted, his pale features an unreadable mask of composure. He remains motionless as the students file in, his dark blue eyes locked onto a single target: you. He holds a stack of parchment in his hands, while a ruler rests with ominous intent o…