Rose stood in the hallway getting ready. She took a deep breath, and let out the loudest scream she could.

"What is it?" You could hear frantic shuffling from the kitchen.

The rather large face of Vernon Dursley appeared. "WHO ARE YOU?!" He bellowed.

The cold smile that appeared on Tom's face scared Rose for a second. "I'm just going to take her back. After all I already got him. I have yet to get her." They stared each other down. Suddenly Rose felt Tom's hand on her shoulder. She screamed, she felt like she was being pulled into a straw. Right when she felt like she couldn't breath anymore. She felt ground under her.

She breathed heavily. Not considering the fact that she had just been kidnapped.

"Rose." His voice was firm.

"Tom." She said finally looking up.

"Come inside we have much to discuss." He said grabbing her hand and helping her up.

"Okay." She breathed out. She felt nervous. She wasn't completely sure why ether.

He opened the door for her, Rose walked in she felt the magic roll on to her. She was quite close to puking on the soft rug.

Tom led her into a large kitchen. "Sit down all get you some tea."

Rose found herself drinking very sweet tea and sitting on a large comfortable couch. "Rose do you know why you are here?" Tom asked slowly. She didn't answer. Tom wasn't expecting her to. "You are here because you could destroy me. You could stop everything I have ever worked for. You don't want that though do you?" She shook her head. "I thought so Rose. I am going to train you, you will be a princess with the means to kill. Okay?"

Rose nodded. "I understand Tom." She answered smoothly. "But you'll be gone sometimes wont you?" She asked innocently.

"I suppose yes." Tom said.

"Well, um, can you get me a friend? Like a real friend. I've never had one." Rose muttered the last part.

"Don't mutter Rose its unbefitting of a lady. But I suppose if you are good I could get you a friend." Tom answered.

That is how Tom found himself walking through Diagon Alley. He looked around. He was looking for a girl, muggleborn, and first year. Easier to manipulate, they could relate to Rose more.

He was going to give up until he saw her. Walking to Flourish and Blotts.

Perfect. He thought. You could tell she was from a muggle family just from her clothes.

Hermione Granger was having the time of her life. She found out she was a witch, she was going to a school for people just like her! Maybe she'll make a friend to!

Hermione walked into the bookstore for the fifth time. She already knew the whole store by heart.

"Excuse me?" Hermione turned to see a boy about six teen with dark hair and dark eyes.

"Yes?" She said kindly. He looked so confused it was adorable.

"I'm dyslexic, and I can't read this title for the life of me. Do you mind reading it for me?" He asked.

"Of course!" Hermione took the book from his hand and read, "Hogwarts a history."

He looked disappointed. "Do you know where the rise and fall of the dark arts is by any chance?" He asked.

"Oh yes. Its right this way " She led him to the back of the store. Barley anybody was about.

Hermione looked up at the man opening her mouth. What she was about to say, Tom didn't know, for at that moment she passed out. Tom grabbed her and apparated away.

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Rose looked up from her book to see Tom appear in the living room holding a girl who didn't look awake.

"Tom?" She questioned. "Who is that?" Rose dared not get her hopes up.

"She is your new friend Rose. You will be sharing a room with her." He was cut off by Rose hugging him.

"Thank you!" Rose gushed. "Can you wake her up?" Rose begged, giving him puppy dog eyes that he could not say no to.

Tom did the counter curse on her and left.

Hermione slowly woke up.

"Hello." Rose said softly.

Hermione stared at her for a few moments before saying a tentative hello.

"I'm Rose Elizabeth Potter. And you are?" She stuck out her hand to shake.

"Hermione Jean Granger." Hermione shook her hand before something dawned on her. "I was kidnapped!" She screamed.

"Oh that happens." Rose grinned at Hermione sheepishly.

"No Rose. It doesn't. Wait a minute didn't you go missing?" Hermione's eyes widened. "We're going to die." She whispered.

Rose rolled her eyes. "Don't be dramatic. Tom is going to take care of us. He took you so I won't be lonely. Though I think it was more because he didn't want me to complain." Hermione stared at Rose.

"That boy, Tom, kidnapped me so you could have a friend?" Seeing Rose's nod she sunk into the couch. "I've never had a friend." Hermione muttered.

"Me neither." Rose said softly. "We could be friends. Watch out for each other. You know?"

"I don't even know you."

"But you could."

"I suppose I can. B-But I want to go home." Hermione was scared, tiered, and alone.

"I know. But Tom will give you whatever you want. We will be something like a princess with the means to kill."

Hermione shook her head. She was taking this well on the outside, but on the inside she was trying to find a way to escape this nightmare. Noting every possible way. She would bring Rose with her she decided.

"So best friends?"

"Best friends."

"Well? Any news on the breakout?"

"Yes Mi'lord. We are ready to commence."

"Good Goyle."

"On your word Mi'lord."

"Commence with the break out."

A bit of a peek of whats going on with Tom. I was a little stumped on how Hermione would react. I'm not all to happy with it. I think it could be better. Anyway a bit more of a backstory for Tom and Rose. Some Dumbledore, and of course some Rose and Hermione bonding. Coming the next chapter.

What was the real reason Tom kidnapped Hermione? A shout out to who ever comes the closest or gets it right.

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