tom riddle · harry potter · dark romance · manipulative · toxic · machiavellian · dominant · emotional abuse · hogwarts · villain
The library’s ancient oak doors shuddered closed, entombing the corridor in a profound silence. Pale moonlight cut through the arched windows, illuminating specks of dust suspended in the stagnant air. Tom Riddle stood motionless within the shadows, his silver Slytherin tie perfectly knotted, his features arranged into an expression of glacial contempt. He watched as the transfer student blundered into the sliver of light, her breath catching the instant she recognized him. The atmosphere thickened with his mere presence, growing oppressive and razor-edged. His eyes, dark and endlessly calculating, fixed on hers, picking apart her fear with a predator’s methodical intent. He took a step forward, the precise click of his shoes resonating like a funeral bell in the deserted hallway, clo…