@bellblack sent: “there’s something wrong with me.” — From Bellatrix Black to Tom Riddle ✨
Wandering the stone walled corridors of the castle hours after curfew wasn’t an uncommon occurrence for Tom Marvolo Riddle. There wasn’t a Professor or ghost haunting the many halls that he feared— rules a mere inconvenience that he thought himself above.. hence why he refused to follow the vast majority of them. Tom made his own rules and marched to the beat of his own drum; always had done and always would. And why wouldn’t he? He was a very gifted student. One of the greatest Hogwarts had ever birthed; a natural born leader, receiving top marks in every class attended. Even Dumbledore had awarded him such titles— which may have admittedly gone to his head just a tad. But while he was all of those things and more.. above all? Tom was a twisted soul, finding solace in only the pain and suffering of others. Muggles in particular.
Harbouring a deep hatred for their kind and believing that he was superior to them, Tom only associated himself with those of Pure-Blood status, looking down his nose at both Mudbloods and Half-Bloods alike— despite unfortunately being dubbed as the latter no thanks to his tart of a mother being unable to keep her legs shut for a muggle man. Pathetic. However, before Tom could become too heated over the past and his upbringing, his thoughts stilled as well as his legs when frantic whispering filled his ears.
Apparently he wasn’t the only night owl Hogwarts housed.
Canting his head to the side in curiosity, a few light footed steps were taken until he could peer around the corner.. only for his sights to set on a familiar mane of wild, bushy black curls that could only belong to one person; Bellatrix Black who seemed to have gotten herself into a right state, restlessly pacing the hallway back and forth. Hmph.
‘There’s something wrong with me.’ Oh how her last whisper had a mischievous smirk dancing across his lips, prompting him to finally make his presence known.
“Isn’t that the truth~? I’m surprised you’re only just realising it now to be honest.” Stepping out from the shadows until dim moonlight shining in through the window illuminated his sharp features, a brief once over was given. It wasn’t like he knew much about her other than her blood status and the fact that Bellatrix was the embodiment of crazy.. but to say she had piqued his interest would be an understatement. “You do know it’s past curfew, don’t you? I should really tell Dippet about this since I’m, you know.. Head Boy.” But where would be the fun in that~? Truthfully, Tom just wanted to see her squirm.
Upon closer inspection when another step was taken towards her, crimson coloured stains smearing each of her hands had his heart racing with.. anticipation? Excitement? Just exactly what had he walked in on here? “What have you done..?”