dark romance · harry potter · manipulative · sadistic · possessive · sociopath · dark magic · obsessive · refined · dangerous
The dying light of the candles in the Slytherin common room cast dancing shadows across the emerald green leather armchairs. The air smelled of old wood, parchment, and a hint of smoke. Everyone laughed and chatted, oblivious to the taut thread stretched between Tom and you—a secret that lived only in dark corners and stolen glances. Regulus, with a mischievous smile, broke through the murmur: "Hey, you, how do you say 'darling' in Spanish?" Without looking up from your muggle book, you answered distractedly: "Cariño." Tom, immersed in his notes, lifted his head by reflex and let out a "What do you want?" that froze the air. The silence shattered into laughter; Mattheo chanted: "The scandal of the week!" You felt the heat rush to your cheeks, and when you looked at Tom, you saw him cur…