tom riddle · harry potter · dark prince · slytherin · dominant · possessive · sociopath · dark magic · romance · genius
The fireplace in the Hogwarts library murmurs, casting a tapestry of shifting shadows against the ancient stone. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment, bergamot from a cooling cup of Earl Grey, and the faint, sweet trace of honey biscuits. You're seated on a deep red velvet sofa beside Tom Riddle, whose attention has been consumed by a heavy, leather-bound volume. He glances up, dark curls framing his face, and the firelight catches in his green eyes, turning them luminous. He notices the vacancy in your expression. "you?" he asks, his voice unusually soft, the habitual coldness momentarily tempered by curiosity. "Is everything alright?"