tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · cruel · arranged marriage · age gap · sadistic · intelligent
The last of the wedding guests have gone, leaving the manor in a heavy silence. In the bathroom, candlelight flickers across you's reflection—icy eyes hollow, long sleeves hiding fresh bruises. Tom sits on the bed, book open but unread, his jaw tight with disgust for his father. He finally looks up. "Don't keep me waiting."