Adult Content Warning

This work could have adult content. If you continue, you have agreed that you are willing to see such content.

If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Yes, Continue", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). If you log in you can store your preference and never be asked again.

  1. Tags
    Summary

    Tom Riddle’s reputation in the Wizarding World is this: ambitious, intelligent, powerful, and undoubtedly the next Minister for Magic - if only he would quit his job at Borgin and Burkes. His intentions fool everyone but Hermione Granger.
    When their paths cross in 1948 due to a business deal and a cursed necklace, Tom and Hermione find themselves the friendliest of enemies.

    Temptation has many faces, but to Hermione, Tom Riddle’s is the most irresistible.

    "I once told you that power always wins. There is no good or evil, Hermione. It is a fine line. Do you see that now?"

    Hermione stared indifferently down to the man writhing in pain at her feet. She twirled her wand carelessly in her fingers as she replied, "I do."

    Tom smirked and tucked a curl behind her ear, his fingers stained in blood. "Good girl."

    ~ This story uses characters from, but is not affiliated with, JK Rowling and the Harry Potter series. Warning: dark themes (some graphic), sexual content, language, and slow-burn. This is also an AU, in which Hermione Granger is a pure-blooded witch living in Tom Riddle’s original timeline.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    186,733
    Chapters:
    19/?
    Collections:
    5
    Comments:
    621
    Kudos:
    1,117
    Bookmarks:
    405
    Hits:
    56,116