Love and Other Potions

Taking the Fall {Tom Riddle}

Requested by @cookielord0205

Thanks for requesting! ♡

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You watch as your boyfriend Tom steps into the girl's bathrooms.

Why is he going in there?

You silently open the door and close it behind yourself.

Tom is right in front of the sinks speaking in Parseltongue. He had shown you this strange talent reluctantly. He was pleased when you told him that you think it's sexy as hell.

You watch as the sink opens up to reveal an entrance. Without hesitation, Tom jumps into it. It starts to shut quickly, so you hurry over and jump into it. You close your eyes and try not to make a sound to alert Tom of your presence.

You follow him through the dusty caverns until you both get to a door with snakes surrounding a head. Tom speaks in Parseltongue again and the snakes move around until the door finally opens.

You creep silently behind Tom before he turns to start pacing. He's looking at the ground, running his hands through his hair, and mumbling to himself.

"Frustrated much?"

He jerks his eyes up to you.

"Y/N," he sighs.

"So what's wrong Thomas? You don't normally come down here to think unless there's a problem."

"You know me too well."

"I try," you say with a wry smile.

"Well, the Mudbloods need to be taken care of-"

"Obviously," you interject.

"But it's kinda noticeable when you let a giant basilisk roam Hogwarts. How do we get it to look like it wasn't me?"

"Oh, I was just planning on selling you out."

He throws you an unamused look.

"Haha. Very funny."

"I'm sure we'll think of something."

You start to pace with him, both of you trying to find a solution.

"Ooo, what about that oaf Hagrid?  I mean, everyone knows that he keeps dangerous creatures as pets. And plus, he's a half-giant. Not many people trust giants, much less half-giants."

He looks at you in astonishment.

"Brilliant idea!"

"Of course it is. I came up with it."

He walks over and hugs you tightly.

"Have I told you how amazing you are?"

"No, but I'd love to hear it."

He lets go of you and shrugs.

"Too bad."

You smile, grab his tie, and pull his lips to yours.

"Jerk," you mutter.

"I try," he mocks.

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A couple of days later, you two meet in the Chamber of Secrets again.

"So what's the update on the oaf taking the fall?"

"Everyone bought it hook, line, and sinker. They're all fools."

"Did you expect anything else?"

"I'm still amazed that you came up with such a brilliant idea."

"Well, that's insulting."

He laughs.

"You know what I mean."

"Do I?"

He gives you you a pointed look.

"The only reason I came up with such a great idea is because I hang out with this gorgeous criminal mastermind. I think I'm in love with him."

He comes over and wraps his arms around your waist.

"Oh really?"

"Yeah. Luscious Mouthful, whoops, I mean Lucius Malfoy is great."

He drops his arms and his face hardens. You laugh.

"Come on. You have to admit that was funny."

"It wasn't."

You roll your eyes.

"I know that was a pathetic joke. I mean, why would I go for that Malfoy twit when I have embodied perfection right here?"

You wrap your arms around his waist and settle your head against his chest.

"I love you Y/N," he whispers into your hair.

"I love you Tommy."