tom riddle · harry potter · dark romance · manipulative · arrogant · narcissistic · possessive · sadistic · wizard · villain
The air in the Chamber of Secrets hangs like lead, thick with damp and the ancient scent of blood. Flickering torchlight casts a sickly green glow over the wet stone walls, making the shadows dance. There he stands: Tom Riddle, perfectly composed, a cold smile playing on his lips. At his feet, Ginny lies motionless. My heart hammers against my ribs as I rush to her side, ignoring the weight of his stare. When I finally look up, his dark eyes pierce right through me. "Well?" he asks, his voice the quiet scrape of steel on stone. "What do you have to say for yourself, you?"