#tom riddle x hermione granger x abraxas malfoy

[slavicdelight]

METANOIA

Pairing: Tom Riddle x f!reader

Summary: Metanoia - the journey of changing your mind, heart, self and way of life

Warnings: slightly ooc Tom, pureblood ideas, hits of murder

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Tom Riddle was a name recognized by everyone at Hogwarts. The infamous Slytherin Head Boy commanded respect from every student and even from professors, thanks to the aura surrounding him. However, what most people didn't know, or perhaps didn't care to notice, was that there was something sinister lurking behind his captivating gaze and mannerisms.

His friend group, constantly present by his side, consisted of members from the most well-known pureblood families. Tom considered himself superior to them because he possessed the blood of the noble Salazar Slytherin. By the age of 19, he had already committed horrifying acts, such as opening the Chamber of Secrets during his 5th year, resulting in the death of Myrtle Warren. He also murdered his remaining family around the same time. Furthermore, he created Horcruxes in order to reach immortality, which was one of his goals and the initial step towards becoming the greatest dark wizard in history.

Tom was a skilled manipulator. He had the ability to hide his true emotions, always putting on a mask of politeness. In addition, he was brilliant and could be described as an over-achiever. Tom thoroughly planned everything and never allowed setbacks to hinder him. There was only one person who saw right through him - Dumbledore, the person Tom despised the most in the entire school.

Tonight, Tom was strolling through the hallways of Hogwarts, carrying out his patrols as a Head Boy. Although it was generally a mundane duty, it had its advantages. One of them was being out after curfew without anyone questioning it. The corridors were dimly lit, so Tom had to cast a spell to produce light to see clearly."Lumos." he muttered, before continuing on his way. It appeared to be another uneventful night, where nothing of particular interest occurred.

As he was heading back to the Slytherin dorms, someone bumped into him, causing both teenagers to fall to the ground. "I'm so sorry," said a girl who appeared to be about the same age as him, possibly a year younger. He was about to reprimand her for running into him and give her detention for breaking curfew, but then he looked at her and was instantly captivated by the most beautiful pair of eyes he had even seen. They were warm and welcoming, but what truly enthralled him was their enchanting violet color, which sparkled under the light emerging from his wand.

"I should've watched where I was going," continued the witch. He cleared his throat and gave her a cold stare, trying to hide his intrigue. "Why aren't you in your dorm? It's past curfew," Tom questioned the girl. Another surprising thing was that he had no idea who she was. He only noticed the Ravenclaw emblem on her robes, indicating that she was a member of the eagle house. The Slytherin prided himself on knowing almost everyone at school, from students to professors, yet he didn't know her. How could someone with such captivating eyes escape his attention? "Oh, right. I got caught up in the library and forgot about the curfew," she explained. "I'll go straight to bed." With that, she tried to pass him and walk away.

She wanted to end the interaction as quickly as possible, knowing that Tom Riddle was trouble. Despite his perfect student persona, she sensed a hidden darkness beneath the surface and wanted to avoid getting involved. "Now, now. I can't possibly let the witch with such incredible eyes leave without knowing her name, can I?" he asked, causing her to freeze. "I fail to see how my name is of any interest to you, Riddle. I would prefer you not knowing it and allowing me to go.”

Tom didn't expect his charm not to work, but he hid his surprise. He wondered if the girl was brave or stupid, perhaps both. She didn't know that she piqued his interest, and that was something dangerous. "It hardly seems fair that you know me, but I don't know you, don't you think?" He took a step closer to her but didn't predict what she would do next. "No, I don't," she said, while taking a step back and bolting in another direction. The Head Boy simply stood there and let her get away. 'Let her run,' he thought. 'I shall find her anyway.' And with that, he continued on his way to the dorms.

The next morning, during breakfast, he scanned the Great Hall in search of her. Tom tried to be discreet, but his best friend, Abraxas Malfoy, noticed. Abraxas was his most reliable follower, someone Tom could trust. "What are you looking for, Riddle?" he asked. The boy with raven hair turned to glare at him and said, "It's none of your business, Malfoy." He was becoming increasingly frustrated that the witch from the previous night was nowhere to be found.

Finally, the girl made her entrance, walking into the hall accompanied by another girl. They both headed towards the Ravenclaw's table and took a seat. He couldn't help but gaze at her. It was as if she sensed his gaze, as she turned and looked directly into his eyes. Their staring contest continued until Headmaster Dippet began greeting students and wishing them a good day.

After finishing his meal, Tom made his way to the Potions classroom, his first subject of the day. He enjoyed this class, despite Professor Slughorn being a bit overwhelming. Tom was the professor's favorite student, excelling in this class just as he did in every other. He was an exceptionally talented wizard.

It turned out he shared the class with the violet-eyed witch. He wondered why he hadn't noticed her before. He took his usual seat and waited for the Ravenclaw student to enter, which didn't take long. She sat two rows ahead of him, accompanied by a boy he recognized as the Ravenclaw's seeker. Shortly after, Slughorn entered and the lesson began. Today, they had to brew an advanced potion called the Elixir to Induce Euphoria in pairs. As always, Tom was the first to finish his potion, with the help of his partner, Rosier. The potions professor, impressed with their work, allowed them to leave early. Tom decided to wait outside the classroom to talk to the girl who had sparked his interest and learn more about her.

As the girl walked out, he quickly grabbed her hand and dragged her towards the abandoned broom closet across the hall. She protested, but wasn't strong enough to break free from his grasp. Tom pushed her inside and blocked the entrance.

"Hello again," he said, noticing the anger on the girl's face. "What do you think you're doing? Let me go!" she yelled, attempting to escape from the classroom.

"No, I don't think I will," Tom replied. "What do you want, Riddle?" she questioned, gritting her teeth. Her captivating eyes locked with his, and he could swear they had the power to melt a man. But he was no ordinary man, and he wouldn't allow that to defeat him. "I already told you what I want," he started, before she interrupted, "and I already told you that you won't have that." The girl had some nerve, he had to give her that. "Listen, darling, either you tell me your name yourself or I'll find out on my own. But I would prefer to hear it from your beautiful lips.”

"And what?" she spat, her eyes narrowing with a mix of defiance and fear. "Will you force it out of me?" If looks could kill, he would already be six feet under. Tom's lips curled into a malicious smirk as he leaned in closer, his voice a low, dangerous whisper. "You'll soon discover that I can be very..." He paused, relishing in the anticipation he was building. "...persuasive." The words hung in the air, sending a shiver down her spine. As he observed her reaction, he couldn't help but notice the subtle trembling of her breath, a sign that his presence and words were affecting her.

“If I tell you my name, would you stop pestering me about it?” she asked not looking into his eyes. Tom grabbed her chin and forced her head up, just enough for him to see her eyes. The Slytherin just nodded and took a step back. “Fine. My name is Y/N” she finally answered and moved past him, heading straight for the door. As Y/N was walking away she heard him say “Such a beautiful name, for someone with such extraodrinary eyes.”

Y/N felt a chill run down her spine as she left the broom closet, the encounter with Tom Riddle leaving her unsettled. She couldn't shake the feeling that she had just opened a door to a world of complications. Her day continued with classes, but her mind kept wandering back to the mysterious encounter with the enigmatic Head Boy.

Days turned into weeks, and Tom's fascination with Y/N only deepened. He started to make subtle attempts to engage her in conversation during Potions class or whenever their paths crossed in the hallways. Y/N, however, remained guarded, careful not to reveal too much about herself. She sensed danger around Tom, but there was also a part of her that felt an inexplicable connection, an undeniable intrigue that kept her from avoiding him completely. She didn’t like it, preferring to stay away from the drama that would undeniably follow her once she got too involved with the boy.

As time passed, Tom's pursuit became more relentless. He would show up unexpectedly in places where Y/N was, asking about her interests, her family, and her background. Y/N, althrough in the beginning sheltered and slightly annoyed, soon found herself drawn into conversations that danced on the edge of forbidden topics, and Tom, turn, discovered that there was more to Y/N than met the eye.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Tom found Y/N sitting by the Black Lake,reading a book . He approached her cautiously, and for the first time, his demeanor seemed less calculated, more genuine."You're a puzzle, Y/N," he said, his voice softer than usual. "I can't quite figure you out." Y/N turned to look at him, her violet eyes searching his face for any sign of deception. "Maybe some puzzles are meant to remain unsolved," she replied cryptically. Tom chuckled, a sound that sent shivers down her spine. "Maybe so, yet here we are. Both of us puzzling each other. But I do enjoy the challenge." he admitted. "And you, my dear, are the most intriguing challenge I've found at Hogwarts so far."

As the weeks turned into months, their interactions became more complex. Y/N found herself reluctantly drawn to Tom's charisma and intelligence, while Tom, discovered a more vulnerable side of himself. He couldn't quite understand why Y/N had such an effect on him, but he was determined to find out.

Their dynamic took a turn one evening in the Hogwarts library. Tom, managed to convince Y/N to join him in exploring the restricted section. As they looked through ancient tomes and hidden spells, Y/N couldn't ignore the growing tension between them. In the quiet space of the library, Tom leaned in, his dark eyes locking onto hers. "There's something about you, Y/N," he murmured, his breath sending shivers across her skin. "Something that both intrigues and unsettles me." Y/N looked at him curiously and asked “What is so unsettling about me?”. Tom only looked at her and leaning closer said “You’re making me feel things I’ve never felt before.”

As they continued their meetings, the lines between friend and enemy slowly became blurred. Tom’s past and his ambitions started to rub off on her, making her question everything. But she wasn’t weak and wanted to stay true to the right side. She wasn’t about to go down the same path as the Slytherin boy, and wanted to make him see that it was wrong. Little did she know that the choices made in the upcoming months would shape the destiny of the wizarding world.

As the weeks unfolded, Y/N found herself in a dangerous position. The more time she spent with Tom Riddle, the clearer it became that he was wavering on the edge of darkness. His thirst for power, his relentless pursuit of immortality, and the shadows of his past painted a grim picture. Yet, among all this darkness, Y/N saw moments of vulnerability, moments where the mask slipped, revealing a fractured soul. Y/N couldn't ignore the pull she felt toward Tom, a pull that went beyond fascination. Beneath his charming facade, she noticed loneliness that mirrored her own.

One evening, as snowflakes danced outside the castle windows, Y/N found Tom alone in the library. The fire cast a glow on his face, making him appear more handsome than ever. Y/N hesitated but she knew she had to ask the next question. "Tom," she began softly, "there's something I've been meaning to ask you." He looked up, his piercing gaze meeting hers. "Ask away, Y/N."

"Why are you so afraid of letting people in?" she inquired, her voice gentle but filled with genuine curiosity. Tom's eyes moved towards her, she could see suffering behind them. He took a deep breath before replying to her."People often betray and are fake in order to get what they want from you. After they get it, they leave and never come back.” Y/N took a step closer, closing the distance between them. "But it's also lonely, isn't it? To carry the weight of responsibilities on your shoulders without anyone to share it with."

Tom's mask wavered, revealing the boy beneath the facade. "Loneliness is a small price to pay for greatness," he stated, but a small amount of doubt could be seen in his eyes. "Maybe attaining greatness isn’t meant to be done alone." Y/N suggested. "Maybe it's in the connections we make, the people we let in"

In the days that followed, Y/N continued to challenge Tom's perspective. She introduced him to the joy of laughter, the warmth of genuine friendships, and the beauty of simple moments. As the walls around his heart slowly crumbled, Y/N became a beacon of light in his world, a reminder that there was more to life than power and darkness.

One evening, beneath the sky covered in stars, Y/N and Tom found themselves strolling through the Hogwarts grounds. Tom, usually composed, seemed uncertain, as if something was bothering him. "You don't have to be alone, Tom," Y/N whispered, her words carrying the weight of sincerity. "There's goodness in you, which you only have to choose." For the first time, Tom Riddle looked genuinely conflicted. The darkness within him warred with the flickers of light that Y/N had ignited. He was standing on the crossroads where the choices made would shape the future.

In the quiet of the night, Y/N extended her hand, a silent invitation to choose a different path. Tom hesitated, his gaze locking onto hers. And in that moment, the boy who had been consumed by shadows took a small step toward the light, changing the course of history forever. The journey towards redemption would be a long one, but with Y/N by his side, Tom Riddle was confident in succeeding. He realized that greatness could be found not in the pursuit of power but in the capacity to love and be loved.

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A/N: let me introduce you to my first ever Tom Riddle imagine. The obsession I have with this man is unhealthy. Anyway let me know if you enjoyed it. Thank you for all the support ♡

[tippilo]

Now that Dramione month is over, have a Tomione!

Nightmare by @provocative-envy

This is the first tomione I ever read. Obsessed! Drew me in and I devoured it! Two days after finishing it, I started plotting my own tomione. This holds a special place in my heart and it really is fantastic! Tom Riddle, in all his glory! I love the way the author shows his perspective through journal entries scattered throughout the story.

(Cover designed by me)

READ HERE!

[kyokimidori]

Drabble Master List

Below are the links to all my drabble thus far. Hope you enjoy!

Tomione – The Garden  

Tomione/Harmony - Legends of Old 

Tomione – Saving Tom Riddle 

Tomione/Harmony - A Christmas Story 

Tomione – Hell Au/Ancient Greek Myths part 1 and 2 

Tomione – My brother 

Tomione- Unrequinted 

Tomione- Wands are us 

Tomione – Hunch back of notre dam 

Tomione – Emergency Contact  

Tomione- The kiss 

Tomione- Wools Orphanage 

Tomione – Yandere Tom Prologue 

Tomione – Yandere Tom 

Tomione- Yandere Tom 2 

Sirimione - Angst 

Tomione- An unexpected Pregnancy 

Tomione – The rival 

Tomione – Be mine  

Tomione – Flatmates AU NSFW 

Jamione- Forgiveness  

Tomione – The path 

Tomione – The battle 

Tom/Hermione/ Abraxas – Twisted Bonds 

Tom/Hermione/Abraxas - Twisted Bonds 2 

Sirimione- Angst prompt 

Tomione- The Sacrifice 

Tomione – untitled  

Snamione- Student/Teacher NSFW 

Snamione – Student/Teacher 2 

Tomione – Reporter Hermione 

Harmione - Chores 

Tomione – orphanage au SINISTER FIC  

RegulusXHermione- Broken Hearts 1 

Voldmione – Seeing things through 

Harmione-  Slight smut 

Dratomione – Murder kitultipl 

Multiple pairings – 4 is company 

Tomione- Gymnastics Au 

Snamione- Always 

Tomione- Corporate Takeover 

Jamione- Uber Driver 

[cquarrel]

CHAPTER 3: ROUTINE BECOMES THE WITCH revised and updated on ao3

A Wicked Heart is a Tomione fanfiction on ao3! Tom Riddle and Hermione Granger are in their late 20s and coworkers at Borgin and Burke’s. Wizarding world of the 1950s featured heavily (speculative)!

[katie-krum]

Spinster by katiekrum

Tom was sure that none of his friends would have thought that he, Lord Riddle, would become a matchmaker.

Draco sighed, placed his hand on her smaller one, and said. “I think I’ve found the one who has become dear to me, but first I have to make sure she sees me as more than just an insufferable boy she has to take care of.” he wasn’t surprised when she pulled her hand away. He was sure she hadn’t expected to hear something like that. They will have to come back to it later. “I think I’m ready to be seen in society. And I’d be honoured if you accompanied me.”

[tomionefinds]

Hi, looking for some time travel fics that are happening after hogwarts, I have already read Inimica amator, magpie, trials, invictus and blood and gold. Anything else I could read? Thanks x

Hi Anon -

Here you go! - Haus

Right Place, Wrong Time by Shan84

M | Abandoned but Worth it (Admin Fave) | 129k

It was just another boring day at Borgin and Burkes for Tom Riddle… That is, until a certain bossy, crazy-haired witch stepped through the entrance. Is this your usual time travel story - or is something else at play? HG/TMR

Altered State by Ginnyruin

E | WIP | 36k

Six years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Auror Hermione Granger activated a mysterious dark object, which unexpectedly sent her decades into the past. Tom Riddle, now known as Voldemort, returned to British wizarding society in 1966 after a decade-long absence. Under the guise of interviewing for the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position, he arrived at Hogwarts to conceal one of his Horcruxes. But he soon discovered that the coveted position had been stolen a week earlier by an intriguing witch. As manipulative schemes emerged, tension evolved into a ruinous obsession.

Spinning Time by Ciule

E | Complete | 31k

“May I sit? There are no other seats available.” A tall man stood before her, cocking his head to indicate the chair Molly Weasley had vacated. He was definitely handsome, dressed in black robes, and she thought he might be about ten years older than herself, give or take a few years. Nodding, she waved her hand, pointing at the chair. He sat down with a deep sigh, putting a tumbler and a bottle of smoking Firewhisky on the table. Raising her eyebrows at seeing an entire bottle, she asked: “Rough day?”

Through Darkened Veils by SerpentandQuill

M | WIP | 26k

Hermione Granger, Unspeakable extraordinaire and unwitting time-travel enthusiast, finds herself in a bit of a pickle when she accidentally zips back to a time when Tom Riddle is just beginning to embrace his dark side. To blend in, she concocts a story about being engaged to Abraxas Malfoy, and thanks to a little memory meddling, Abraxas is all in on the idea. Meanwhile, Tom, who’s sharp enough to know something’s off, keeps a close eye on Hermione. His curiosity—and maybe something else—draws him to her, though he’s not thrilled about her cozy relationship with his best friend. Between dodging Tom’s suspicions, handling Abraxas’ affectionate attention, and trying not to destroy the future, Hermione’s got her hands full. But hey, she’s handled worse. Probably.

Lady Selwyn by matchapuff

E | WIP | 107k

The discovery of an old Selwyn family photo sends Hermione back to 1952. At the heart of her journey is a silver crown.

[dhr-ao3]

Kintsugi

Kintsugi https://ift.tt/wFTj8Al by weathertop16 Kintsugi (金継ぎ, "golden joinery"), also known as kintsukuroi (金繕い, "golden repair"), is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.   She'll be fun to break, he thinks, as they start to dance. He'll break her into pieces and mend her with gold. He'll destroy her, and she'd come crawling back to him, begging to be mended. She'd be his glorious masterpiece.   ৻ [ hermione granger x tom riddle, past hermione granger x draco malfoy, time travel AU] ৲ Words: 1784, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Tom Riddle, Tom Riddle | Voldemort, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Portrait Albus Dumbledore, Portrait Severus Snape, Abraxas Malfoy, Evan Rosier, Lestrange Sr. | Tom Riddle's Schoolmate, Albus Dumbledore, Armando Dippet, Horace Slughorn, Original Characters, Abraxas Malfoy's Father, Abraxas Malfoy's Mother, House-Elves (Harry Potter) Relationships: Hermione Granger/Tom Riddle, Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: BAMF Hermione Granger, POV Hermione Granger, Young Tom Riddle, Time Travel, Time Travel Fix-It, Time Turners (Harry Potter), Harry Potter Epilogue What Epilogue | EWE, Knights of Walpurgis (Harry Potter), Death Eaters, Good Draco Malfoy, Tom Riddle is His Own Warning, Don't Examine This Too Closely, Hermione Granger Has Issues, Misguided Albus Dumbledore via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/xfgL5BX April 28, 2023 at 02:40PM

[ginnyruin]

Altered State by ginnyruin

Rated: Explicit

Word Count: 90939 (WIP)

Six years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Auror Hermione Granger activated a mysterious dark object, which unexpectedly sent her decades into the past.

The year is 1966, and Tom Riddle, now known as Lord Voldemort, returned to British wizarding society after a decade-long absence. Under the pretense of securing the DADA teaching post, he returned to Hogwarts to conceal one of his Horcruxes, Ravenclaw’s Diadem. However, the coveted position had been stolen a week before his arrival by an intriguing witch. As manipulative schemes emerge, tension builds into a ruinous obsession.

Ao3

[louiszeastronaut]

smh 🤚

Hermione: Okay, all right, let's hear about the kiss. Was it like , was it like a soft brush against your lips? Or was it like a, you know, a "I gotta have you now" kind of thing?

y/n: Well, at first it was really intense, you know. And then, oh, god, and then we just sort of sunk into it.

Hermione: Okay, so, okay, was he holding you? Or was his hand like on your back?

y/n: No, actually first he started on my waist. And then, he slid up, and then, he was in my hair.

Hermione and Ginny: Ohhhh.

[Meanwhile]

Tom: And, uh, and then I kissed her/him/them.

Abraxas: Tongue?

Tom: Yeah.

Abraxas: Cool.

[elisabethriddle]

Wizard of the Slopes, Chapter 6: Spiraea

“It seems that our dear friend Cormac has been giving Hermione a bit of grief with his overtures, so I have kindly offered to pretend to be her boyfriend for the duration of his stay so he’ll leave her alone. Naturally, as my friends, it would be expected for you to already be aware of our relationship. I trust you’ll both back our story if questioned.”

As Tom went on to explain the background he’d fabricated for their relationship, Abraxas merely grinned like a Cheshire cat. Tom wanted to smack the stupid smile right off his face. He’d known this would happen but that didn’t make it any less infuriating. Abraxas’s idiotic notion that things were as simple as asking Hermione on a date was wearing at Tom heavily. One of the things he loved about Hermione was finally having someone who was on his level (or close to, at least) intellectually.

“Well, it’s still far more complicated than necessary but one step closer to making a move,” Abraxas laughed as he slapped Tom on the shoulder.

“Took you long enough, that’s for sure,” Antonin scoffed. While he didn’t look quite as smarmy as Abraxas, his expression was still far too smug for Tom’s liking.

When Tom stormed out of the room, he almost thought he heard the two men discussing a bet.

KEEP READING

[metamehta]

Review: Blood and Gold by ObsidianPen

Summary: The true time-turner was slammed savagely into Hermione's throat. It shattered against her neck, bits of glass and gold piercing into her skin. The last thing she saw before blackness consumed her was a plume of metallic dust and vitreous fragments, tiny prisms dancing behind her eyelids.

(In which Hermione accidentally ends up in 1950, pitted against an ascending Dark Lord in his prime, caught in the entanglement of pureblood politics, dark magic, and Tom Riddle's interest)

Time-Travel - [Hermione G., Tom R.], Hepzibah S., Abraxas M. - 22 Chapters - Words: 116,690 - Rated Explicit

Read it on AO3

Status: WIP (last updated Nov. 30, 2020)

Review: I have read my share of 'Hermione travels to the Marauders Era stories' and finally feel ready to explore Tomione (despite finding the pairing a bit random). After my review of Nightmare, Blood and Gold was recommended to me by @migozaranad - and let me just say to them - thank you very much!

This story has got so many things going for it: a strong heroine with a great voice, an intriguing and somewhat frightening antagonist/romantic lead and well-developed side characters. Hermione's character is written in a realistic way - she has no concrete plan about how to navigate her situation - because well, she never thought she'd be dealing with this in the first place.

The only question that I ask, which is what I need to keep track of my expectations for this story, is - what is the main plot of this story? Is it a fractured fix-it tale - where Hermione's desire to stop Tom Riddle is at odds with her growing feelings for him? Or will it be more of Hermione dabbling in dark magic in the effort to shift Tom Riddle's focus away from his original plans.

Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed Blood and Gold and cannot wait to see how the story progresses further.

Rating: 4/5

[keriwi1]

Enjoy! :)

[tippilo]

The Brightest Star in the Sky by @tippilo

Rating: Explicit

Pairing: Tom Riddle/Hermione Granger

Summary: Hermione should have died at the Battle of Department of Mysteries. Falling through the veil should have killed her, everyone knew that. Instead, she found herself hurled into the past and her new life became entwined with the young, handsome, charming Tom Riddle.

Tom couldn't keep his eyes off her. The witch had secrets, an enigma that he couldn't wrap his head around. He found himself fixated. Obsessed. He wanted to trap the little lion in a cage and uncover everything she kept hidden.

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/.../50091856/chapters/126494575

Features: Time travel/AU⏳, possessive/protective/obsessive/jealous Tom🥀, Tom/Hermione attend Hogwarts together🪄, Hermione can think for herself🧠, angst and drama🎭, humorous moments🤭, Tom Riddle who can be fluffy☁️, eventual smut/spice🌶️, eventual romance❤️‍🔥

[kyokimidori]

Abraxas's Girl

Hey guys, this was a prompt from Shadowedcries based off the song Jessie's girl. End pairing unknown. There will be more, this is another drabble series.

Disgust.

That was all the Tom Marvolo Riddle felt as he looked across the table, he sat at the dinner table of Slughorn's Party, watching the two people in front of him.

Everything had been perfect until a few weeks ago. Tom was doing well in school, he was well liked by the students at Hogwarts, by the staff. His “friends” were obedient and respectful, they listened to his orders. He was well on his way to the future that he knew he should have.

But then they happened.

Tom wasn’t sure when it had developed or how, but one of his closest followers had started to date. It wouldn’t have bothered him.

Except his new girlfriend was Granger.

Hermione Jean Granger.

The only person in the school, perhaps in the world that was his perfect match in every way.

Ever since she had come to the school two years ago, literally walking out of the room of requirement a determined look on her face, he had been intrigued.

The story was that she had been exploring ruins in Egypt when she had touched an item on accident. The next thing she knew she was in a room full of objects.

It had been Dumbledore that had convinced Headmaster Dippet to let the girl enroll, even though she had no records.

So, they tested her for her proficiency, and she was placed in his year.

He remembered the sorting ceremony like yesterday, how the hat had sat on her unruly hair, how she seemed to be arguing with the magical hat. The room waited in silence until they finally heard the sorting hat call out her new house.

“Slytherin”

The table had cheered for a new housemate, many wondering what she was like.

Tom’s eyes had never left the girls face, which remained calm and confident. she walked toward the table, taking a seat at the end near some of the girls from their year. They were asking her questions, trying to get to know the girl, why was she in Egypt, where were her parents and so much more.

He was curious for those answers as well. She must have felt him looking at her, for she glanced up, her honey orbs locking with his. Her face was serene, as if she didn’t really see him, not a reaction he was used to for sure, but her eyes had intrigued him. Her eyes seemed to gleam with knowledge and wisdom beyond her 16 years. They spoke volumes to him, about things she had seen, uneasy things.

The eye contact only lasted for a few seconds, but to him, it felt like an eternity.

Soon enough classes began, and that was when he had truly become obsessed.

Never before had someone challenged him in class, and it seemed like she was determined to do so, determined to compete against him.

At first, it had been annoying, for surely a woman didn’t think she could outsmart him, then it became thrilling. In class she would spout out knowledge as if she was reading it straight from the textbook, but it was in private that her true intelligence shown.

He had spent hours with her, debating magical theory, magical creatures, anything really.

He enjoyed seeing the way her eyes seemed to crackle with energy when she got passionate about a subject, so he would often take the opposing side, even if he agreed with her logic and opinions.

It was in the winter, during Christmas break, when they were all but alone in the castle, that he realized he had become obsessed with her.

She consumed his every waking thought. Her laugh echoed in his bones; her smile haunted his dreams. The smell of the perfume she wore seemed to be everywhere.

At first, he wondered if he had been slipped a love potion. It took a month for him to come to terms with the fact that he had feelings for the girl, that he possibly was in love with her.

He had withdrawn from her in that month, his realization weighing on him heavily. He didn’t need love to make him weak. It had been better to stay away from her.

He had not anticipated that she would find company elsewhere.

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Chapter 9: Witch on Ice updated on AO3.

Again, not any major changes to this one! Onto the next!

[katie-krum]

Who did this to you? - Chapter 4 - katiekrum - Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling [Archive of Our Own]

Unfortunately, out of the corner of his eye he noticed something that surprised him. He noticed the delight in Riddle's eyes who, despite being the object of many witches' interests, had never shown any interest in any of them.