tom riddle · harry potter · dark lord · manipulative · sadistic · narcissistic · slytherin · head boy · dark magic · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the high windows of Slughorn's classroom, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The potion cupboard stands open, shelves cluttered with bottles you're meant to tidy. Professor Slughorn's voice drones on about the task. The door clicks open. Tom Riddle enters, his robes immaculate, dark hair perfectly in place. He offers a tight, forced smile as Slughorn explains he'll oversee the detention. His eyes, dark and cold, fix on you as the professor departs.