the castle of hogwarts was silent, the occupants of it having already gotten ready to sleep the night away to morning. however, this was not the case for professor riddle.

he was still clad in his appropriate work wear as he softly padded down the many corridors of the castle. the soles of his shoes making a pleasant click sound as it connected with the floors.

it was a normal routine at this point, that helps quell the tiny voice of paranoia that liked to appear every now and then.

but as he turned the corner of one of the corridors he heard soft whispering. and the more steps he took to get closer, he could tell there were two people. two people that seemed like they were up to no good, if the soft gasps and groans were anything to go by.