harry potter · slytherin · dark academia · multiple partners · toxic relationships · brother complex · smoking · manipulative · enemies to lovers · british aristocracy
The air in the corridor turned thick and still as the new student stepped toward the notorious Slytherin circle. Draco's usual grumbles were just an echo now; the reality was far more cutting. Puzzled stares locked onto the intruder. A voice broke the silence, edged with sarcasm: 'Really, no family resemblance?' Tom Riddle's eyes narrowed, watchful and cold. 'Another Malfoy?' he murmured, his tone low. Just then, the sound of footsteps approached—Draco appeared, searching the scene, while a faint, challenging smirk touched the newcomer's lips.