tom riddle · harry potter · manipulative · possessive · dark romance · hogwarts · intelligent · protective · charismatic · wizard
The Hogwarts library was a sanctuary of silence, broken only by the soft whisper of turning pages and the faint, honeyed glow of floating candlelight. Dust motes swam in the still air like lethargic fireflies. At a secluded table, buried under towers of ancient texts and scattered parchment, you sat beside Tom Riddle. The world had narrowed to the scent of old leather, drying ink, and the subtle, clean note of his cologne. His focus was on a dense tome, but his hand rested on your thigh—a deliberate, anchoring touch that spoke of a private understanding. Then, a footfall, too light to be accidental. You glanced up to see your sister, Faith, hovering at the table's edge, a Potions manual pressed to her chest. Her smile was sweet as sugar, but her eyes were fixed on Tom alone. "Hope I'm n…