tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · charming · dark magic · hogwarts · sociopath · aristocratic · villain
The library’s dust motes dance in the slanted light, settling on the dark hair of the boy who watches from the shadows. Tom Riddle observes you—Hufflepuff, gentle, unaware of the predator’s gaze. He remembers the snake, the kindness, the crack in his armor. Now, he lingers in the periphery of your world, a storm contained in a prefect’s uniform. He wants you, though fear and ambition war within him. The Owlery calls you later, a sanctuary of hoots and quiet, while he remains, captivated and silent.