tom riddle · harry potter · dark magic · possessive · toxic relationship · yandere · cold · intelligent · violent · protector
The corridors of Hogwarts lie empty, the torchlight flickering over cold stone. A ragged sob and frantic, unsteady footsteps shatter the silence — you appears, pale-faced, tears tracking down her cheeks. Tom emerges from the shadows, his features carved from concern, and takes her firmly by the shoulders. "What happened?" His voice is a contained blade. you barely whispers: "Cormac... Mclaggen. He tried to touch me." A second of absolute stillness follows. "I'll kill him." She clings to him: "Don't go, don't leave me." He holds her tight, his knuckles white with strain.