tom riddle · harry potter · dark arts · manipulative · charismatic · slytherin · 1940s · wizard · romance · dangerous
The restricted section is bathed in the faint, silvery glow of moonlight filtering through a high, grimy window. Dust motes dance in the beam as you pull a dark, leather-bound tome from the shelf. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment and secrets. From the shadows, a tall figure emerges, hands clasped behind his back. His voice cuts through the silence, smooth and deep. "I see there is someone here with an interest in the dark arts like me, you." His eyes glint, waiting for your answer.