Chapter 2

Hermione appeared in the Three Broomsticks' ladies toilet a moment after her apparition. She quickly glanced in the mirror before stepping out the door into the cosy pub and out the door into the blazing sunshine. Hold on a minuet! Sunshine, it was night when I left and yet it's lunch timeshe though .Hermione observed the strange scenery . Hogsmead was showing no sign of ever being hit by the Death Eaters all those years ago. The public walkway was now almost as busy as Diagon Alley.

The Shrieking Shack had become a popular tourist spot apon learning that that was where Voldemort had hidden out and where Severus Snape has died.

The Wizarding world was now experiencing a lot more confidence than ever before, likened to what they used to feel before even the first war had begun. Hermione made her way through the throng of people and up to Hogwarts, which was looking very lonesome without its students.

She found Minerva in the Head's office talking with Dumbledore's portrait.

"What should we do Albus? What about Harry?"

"What about him?" Hermione asked from behind her.

"Oh Hermione, I'm glad you came"

"No problem Minerva, but I'm not sure why you want me. Why not Harry?"

"There are some things that even Mr Potter should not know" commented Dumbledore's portrait.

"Hermione please sit down" McGonagall indicated to a seat in front of her desk in which Hermione sat. "Now Hermione, that earthquake was not just any earthquake. That was the sound of two times smashing together and unfortunately when that happens, although rare, is definitely devastating. I'm surprised it didn't do more damage. Also when that happens it will usually throw a member of our time back to theirs or vice versa. Fortunately we have not lost anyone."

"And the fact that it is now lunch time? Is that normal?"

"No, that is very troubling"

"So who have we gained then?"

"Do you promise not to do anything irrational?"

"Why? Who is it?"

"Tom Riddle!"

"Now you see why we can't tell Harry. He'd kill him, again"

"How old is he?"

"Seventeen"

"OK, could be worse. He could be Voldemort. So why tell me"

"Well naturally we need to work out how to get him back to his own time, so he will need somewhere to stay. Some place where he will not be discovered"

I see where this is going thought Hermione.

"Hermione would you look after him?" asked McGonagall

"I want to meet him first. I want to know who I'm bringing home"

"Of course, it's only natural." said Dumbledore's portrait,

"Yes, follow me" said Minerva. She got up and took Hermione to an empty classroom that was right next to the Head's entrance. Minerva knocked on the door and entered. Hermione close behind her. "Mister Riddle I have someone I'd like you to meet" uttered McGonagall.

The man in the room tuned around from looking at the blackboard to face Hermione. He was tall; he had pale skin, jet black hair that was trying to look neat but just failing to do so, a fact that reminded Hermione of Harry, and dark eyes that housed piercing grey irises. He wore a grey vest with a white shirt underneath it and grey trousers. All in all Hermione thought him quite attractive.

"I'll leave you to get acquainted"

She left the room leaving Hermione and Riddle in total silence. Eventually Hermione cleared the silence with a cough and said "So this is the part where you say my name's blank and you are?"

"My name's Tome Riddle and you are?"

"Pleasure to meet you Tom Riddle, my name's Hermione Granger"

"Pleasure to meet you, oh and Granger, just so you know, I don't do formalities so don't try and pull that stunt with me again got it?" although his voice was perfectly calm, Hermione could sense the hostility behind it.

"Got it, now if you would excuse me" said Hermione and she ran out and back into McGonagall's study in tears.

"I can't do it Minerva! I can't he's just so rude! And what would Harry or Ron say if they knew!"

"I'm sorry Hermione but I know that you are the only person who would be able to live with him and not be either intimidated or want to kill him every day. Just try please!" implored McGonagall.

"All right I'll do it"


A/N

I'd just like to say thanks to my reviewers ncy555, seriana14 and sweet-tang-honney I hope that you continue to read and enjoy it. I hope I haven't let you down. Also to answer seriana14's question. The earthquake was the only way I could get Tom into their world without him actually aware of what actually happened. I hope that clears it up for you!

~ Elphie

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UPDATE:before anyone starts telling me off for continuity, spot the difference between the first and second chapter, I assure you I ment to do that .

Tom: You could have thought of a more original idea Elphaba.

Me: How about you write a story Riddle, lets see how you do it!

Hermione: I think you'd better review before they actually kill each other with words