Title: This Mind of Mine

Author: NolitaFaerietale

Book: Harry Potter

Pairing: Hermione Granger and Tom Riddle Jr.

Word Count: 465

Prologue

What if I were to tell you that I have a secret? A secret which could change the outcome of the whole world? A secret that could save all of us? Would you want to know? Of course you would. It is in human nature to need to know every gossipy detail about everything and everyone; especially a secret as juicy as this. But, if you had this secret, you wouldn't want anyone else to know either. Trust me, I know. I've lived with it for five years now and there hasn't been a day in which I don't regret my mistake. A day in which I don't regret not telling. My mind has literally been plagued by it.

Are you ready for it? Are you ready to know this horrible secret? You are, are you? Well fine, here it is. Lord Voldemort is still alive. Wait, it gets better (or technically, worse.) There is still another horcrux in existence and I know exactly where it is. Or, shall I say, who it is. It's me. Hermione Jane Granger. I am a living, breathing, muggle-born of a horcrux. Voldemort's younger self, Tom Riddle, is currently living inside of me.

I know, I know. I sound crazy. Absolutely bonkers. But, I swear to Merlin, it is true. I can see him in my mind, I can hear him speak to me. I can even feel his spells! And, worst of all, I am almost positive that I am in love with him. To Tom, I am just a tool. A pawn in this game of chess that he, apparently, has all planned out. Harry said that Tom has always managed to charm people into doing exactly what he wants and I'm living proof of that right now. I am am in love with Tom Riddle. With Lord Voldemort and there is no way in hell that I will allow Harry, Ron, and all of the members of the Order hurt Tom. Tom will ensure my safety just as I ensure his.

I can practically hear your thoughts already. 'Hermione Granger, smartest witch of our generation, in love with You Know Who?! Protecting He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?! Surely you jest!' But, I jest not. In fact, I only tell you this because I must tell someone before I truly go insane. Even if all you are is a replica of Tom Riddle's original horcrux. . . His diary.

So, what do you have to say? Am I as pathetic as I think I am? Wait, before you judge me, I suppose I should tell you the whole story. Tell you how Tom and I came to be. . .

It was in the middle of second year and I was investigating the mysterious diary that Harry had found. . .

A/N – Well, here is the prologue! I know it isn't much, but I am absolutely horrid at writing prologues, prefaces, etc. I'm only writing it, because I feel that it would be best for this story.

I will be posting Chapter One along with this, and I will try and add a chapter as often as possible.... Depending on how many reviews I get. I would like at least five a chapter, but I know that reviews are hard to come by on sites such as this.

I would really appreciate reviews though. Just a little note telling me what I need to work on would be excellent. And reviews tend to encourage me to write faster! *wink wink nudge nudge*

Thank you,

NolitaFaerietale