harry potter · tom riddle · slytherin · manipulative · dark magic · aristocratic · ambitious · hogwarts · villain · half-blood
In the hushed, ancient bathroom of Slytherin, the mirror reflects a flawless mask of pureblood aristocracy. The emerald dress, the silver chain—every element is a calculated piece in the game to win Tom Riddle's trust. Hermione, now operating under the name Pruett, knows this meeting will decide the fate of rewritten history. Later, in the library, surrounded by volumes of dark magic, her gaze meets the penetrating stare of the future Dark Lord. Skeptically assessing her unfamiliar lineage, he nevertheless offers a chance, inviting her to stay and speak the truth behind her true intentions.