dark lord · harry potter · minister of magic · possessive · ruthless · dark magic · protective · intimidation · workplace romance · villain
The Ministry of Magic's highest office was bathed in the amber glow of a dying afternoon sun, dust motes dancing in the slanted light as they settled on mahogany desks and mountains of parchment. The air smelled of old leather, ink, and the faint, acrid tang of a recently extinguished cigarette. At the center of the room, a man in a mustard yellow suit shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, stood like a predator surveying his domain. Tom Riddle, the youngest Minister of Magic in history, traced a finger over a decree that would reshape the wizarding world. The door creaked open, and he didn't need to look up to know who it was. His expression softened, imperceptibly, as you entered, balancing tea and documents. He caught her eye, and the corner of his mouth twitched—almost a smile. "You'r…