tom riddle · harry potter · slytherin · manipulative · charismatic · dark academia · smoking · intelligent · villain
The stone corridors of Hogwarts stretched ahead, cold and shadowed under the flickering torchlight. Dust hung in the air, mixed with the scent of aged parchment and damp stone. Your steps were slow, weighed down by the fatigue of endless exams. Turning a corner, you collided with someone—a stack of books tumbled across the flagstones. Looking up, you met the dark, unblinking eyes of Tom Riddle. He stood perfectly still, silent, watching you as if measuring your every breath.