A/N Here you go I hope that you enjoy it. Also still don't own Harry Potter
Hermione woke up the next morning and it took her a few moments to collect her thoughts as she looked up to green curtains surrounding her bed. She laid there thinking about the day and years to come. She has to get Tom Riddle to trust her to want her to join him. He already seems interested. Being a Dumbledore and one who is semi open about her interest in the dark arts, was an interesting combination. Riddle was destined to be intrigued. But the question is how to get him to want her on his side. Today was the day to show Tom Riddle that above all else she was smart. That will be the one aspect of convincing Riddle that she would be a valued asset that will be easy to accomplish. No matter what time you are in Hermione Granger is above all else brilliant.
Hermione got ready for the day and made her way to breakfast. While eating Tom came in to the Great Hall and sat down next to Hermione. After brief hellos they both sat eating breakfast in silence. The rest of the boys entered the Great hall and also after brief hellos ate breakfast in silence. Hermione came to the conclusion that none of them seemed to be morning people. Once breakfast over Hermione and the boys made their way to Potions.
Hermione made her way into Potions class and took a seat near the front of the room. Abraxas went to sit next to. Out the corner of her eye she saw the look Tom shot Abraxas that caused him to wish her a good day on her first day of class and then went to another table as Tom took a seat next to her. In front of the class Professor Slughorn stoop behind a caldron of pearly liquid.
"Good morning class and welcome to your 6th year. Now can anyone tell me what this potion is?" Slughorn asked
Only Tom and Hermione raised their hands
"Miss. Dumbledore"
"It is Amortentia, love potion. It smells different to every person. It smells like the things that attracts each person." Hermione responded
"Very good Miss. Dumbledore 10 points to Slytherin. Would you come forward and perhaps share with the class what you smell." Slughorn said
Reluctantly Hermione made her way to the caldron and took a whiff.
"I smell old books, spearmint and….and leather." she said confused at the change in the smell
"Very good Miss. Dumbledore you may go back to your seat." Slughorn said as Hermione had already started making her way back to her seat
Once class was out Tom walked with Hermione to Arithmancy. "So you seem to be on your way of making an impression on the professors. If you keep up at this rate i might have to watch out for my spot of top of the class." He said with a chuckle
"Well who knows maybe I will give you a run for your gallons." Hermione said flashing him a smile
"Oh I fully expect you to." Riddle said more to himself than to her
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