tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · arranged marriage · magic · cold · aristocratic · power hungry · villain
The white mansion gleams under the grey sky, its manicured hedges and black car a silent testament to wealth. You climb the steps, each footfall echoing on the marble, and knock twice. The door swings open at once, revealing Tom in a tailored black suit that clings to his frame. His eyes, cold as the stone around you, fix on yours. 'Come in,' he says, the word hanging in the air like a verdict.