Riddle genuinely enjoyed planning his classes over the holidays. The move to Hogwarts was uneventful. Riddle didn't have many personal items and he decided to leave his dark artefacts in Godric's Hollow. As for Harry, he decided to bring all his collection of toys and books. Riddle unceremoniously dumped everything in his trunk.

Harry suddenly jumped inside the room. "Be careful with Slithy. He's extra sensitive. Paddy might be okay. But I'm sure you offended Slithy."

"Woe is me. I can't even begin to fathom how I can mend a broken heart of a toy snake."

With a loud, "Hmmf," Harry took Slithy and Paddy out of the trunk.

"Well, aren't you taking the rest of them?"

"They're hibernating."

"Oh really? I always thought Slithy would be the hibernating type rather than, let's say, Prongs."

"He was. Before he got hit by a book. No thanks to you."

"You're welcome. Be glad that I haven't woken the others up, as you say, and that you won't be carrying all this dead weight up and down the stairs."

"You're going to put it under feather-weight charm anyway."

"Am I hearing that certain someone would like some responsibility in carrying his own items?"

"Fine. I'm sorry. Would you forgive me dear Tom?"

"Please find something else to entertain yourself. And apology accepted."

Harry skipped out of the room, Paddy and Slithy in each arm.

Left alone, Riddle genuinely wondered what went wrong during Harry's childhood.


Soon enough, the term began and students rushed in through the Hogwarts gates. As he sat at the staff table, Riddle was filled with an inexplicable feeling, watching the row of students fill up their house table.

Sorting went in a usual way, except this time he had a better view of nervous faces walking towards the Hat. He didn't recognise any of the names called out, except for the Lestrange's boy, Rodolphus. Riddle was introduced to the rest of the school during Dumbledore's opening speech. He was met with hundreds of curious gazes and polite claps rang the hall. He didn't expect the student to recognise who he was.

Harry sat in his seat during the whole process wide eyed. Riddle had to remind him few times not to keep his mouth open, gaping like a fish. Dinner tasted delightful just like his memories. Digging into his roast chicken, Riddle thought it was nice to be back.


Riddle quickly took his position as the most adored professor in Hogwarts. Students were quickly mesmerised by his charismatic features and his enigmatic way with words. Even those that were sceptical couldn't deny that Riddle's classes were very interesting.

Along with Riddle's popularity, shot up Harry's celebrity status. Students could often be heard gossiping in the hallway.

"They say that Professor Riddle saved him from a demon summoning ritual."

"I heard that he is the lone survivor of some magical village back in Germany."

"There were some Hufflepuffs on the stairs saying that the boy is secretly a vampire."

"There's one on him being brought back to life."

"He's too happy to be a dark creature."

"Did you see that scar on his forehead? That's definitely a curse scar."

"I think I had a glimpse as well. It's always hidden behind that messy hair."

"Yes, it's always all over the place."

"He has nice eyes though."

Conversation would then move on to cooing about the green-eyed boy that sits through their defence class.


Students would often try to stay behind after class just to get more time with Professor Riddle. One, in particular, was called Bellatrix Black, the Slytherin's fifth year prefect. She had more tact than others to approach the professor directly.

"Hello, Baby Harry."

"I'm already six years old, Bella. I'm getting past infant status, let alone, being a baby."

"Well then, not-baby-Harry, I've seen you trying to sneak out of class again."

"Shhhh. Tom – I mean, Professor Riddle might be listening. Don't you have class anyway?"

"It's already past three o'clock, classes are over."

"Right. Don't you have something better to do? I'm sure that someone of your age can find something better to do than talking to the class child."

"Okay. I'll get down to it. Is Professor Riddle seeing anyone?"

"You're probably like the twentieth person to ask me the same question. Really, people are so crude. And I thought living in Hogwarts would be the best thing ever."

"Well, Harry?"

"The answer is no. So, have a nice day and we'll see each other again in your next defence class."

Bellatrix left the class room in a good mood. Harry thought that living in a school full of students would be fun. He never knew that there would be so much attention and conversation he had to face each and every day. Tom's face seemed to shine with all the attention he was getting. Harry never realised that Tom had such a big ego. 'Well, you learn something new every day.' Harry thought to himself.

Riddle returned to the empty classroom. Harry quickly rushed toward the man to make sure his complaints were heard.

"It's so unfair how you always rush out at end of class so quickly for me to deal with all your fans."

"Well, I might have grabbed you as well if you weren't trying to sneak away today. Don't think I wasn't watching."

"Do you have eyes on the back of your head as well? If you do, that's really gross."

"I certainly do not. I have my ways to look out for your misbehaviours."

"I really think I don't need, er, supervision."

"As your guardian, that is solely up to me to decide."

"How awful. Can I have treacle tart for dinner to make up for all the hardship I have to go through?"

"You may."

"Oh yeah! Can't wait till dinner! You should really do something about your fans though. Bella's been really persistent all week, even all month."

"I'll think of something. Now who's ready for a walk to the forest before dinner?"

"Me! Me! Me! Do I get to see a unicorn today?"

"Well, we might be luckier this time. I'll make sure to keep my distance so they won't be so weary."

"Oh yes! This is exactly why I'm living in Hogwarts!"

With harry quickly distracted, they walked into the forest to try their luck once more.


A/N: Because no matter where Harry is, he can't get away from fame XD lol