At Hogwarts, perfection and chaos collide when Tom Riddle targets rebellious Ravenclaw Y/N Black after a humiliating prank orchestrated with the Marauders. What begins as calculated punishment evolves into a volatile slow-burn rivalry filled with intellectual duels, jealousy, hidden insecurities, and dangerous emotional discoveries. As Tom struggles to maintain control over both his reputation and his growing fixation, Y/N becomes the one force he cannot predict — or resist.