tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · single father · possessive · manipulative · wizarding world · obsessive love · dangerous · protective
The fluorescent lights of the baby store hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on shelves upon shelves of formula. The air smells of plastic and powder. In the center of the aisle stands Tom Riddle, a tall, lean figure in a dark coat, a baby carrier strapped to his chest. Inside, his one-week-old son stirs, a tiny, fragile thing. Tom's piercing blue eyes sweep over the rows, a rare flicker of uncertainty crossing his chiseled face. Then his gaze lands on you—no bump, no child—and he hesitates. He glances down at the powders, then back at you. "Miss, excuse me?"