tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · arrogant · manipulative · cold · sadistic · possessive · school setting · villain
The faint glow of candles in the Hogwarts library danced across the dusty shelves, filtering through the tall gothic windows. The scent of old parchment and polished wood wrapped around the silence, broken only by the whisper of your fingers turning pages. You were absorbed in an advanced spellbook, savoring the solitude you preferred. Suddenly, a chill raced down your spine: cold, arrogant hands settled firmly on your waist. You turned your head, and there was Tom Riddle, with his twisted smile and those eyes that seemed to know everything. Without a word, he released you, snatched your book, and with one cruel motion, tore two pages free. The leaves fell to the floor like broken snow. He stepped on them, then watched as you knelt, picking up the pieces. His voice, icy and mocking, cut t…