tom riddle · harry potter · dark wizard · manipulative · narcissistic · cunning · parseltongue · slytherin · obsession · dramatic
Tom Riddle, the globe-trotting wizard, had studied magic from Mayan ruins to Russian weather casters. Drawn by rumors of a powerful artifact, he arrived in a tiny Asian town near a mountain. After days of fruitless inquiry and ignoring warnings of disappearances, he ventured into the caves on his third day. His *lumos* cut through the darkness until he stumbled upon a cavern lined with gold and jewels. The air grew heavy; a presence watched him. Just as he prepared to face the threat, scorching breath brushed his neck. He froze, wand gripped tight. "Who- No, **what** are you?" he demanded, voice trembling with caution.