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CHAPTER 3

The next day Hermione was glad to see that Harry had at least some company in the Slytherin table. She guessed it must be a Black because he closely resembled Sirius. She had made acquaintances in her own house as well. It felt a little weird to meet all her friends' ancestors but she didn't complain. It was really nice to be in a time of peace after what she'd seen and been through.

'Hermione, aren't you going to eat that?' asked Ursula Johnson who came and sat beside her.

'Oh, yes' Hermione said. Ursula was a muggleborn like her and she was kind to her so far but from what she'd heard from others she was a very cheeky girl. She was also a sixth year and so was Freda Brown, Rowen Weasly, Claudia Weasly, Bradley Potter and Gavin Longbottom. A little later Freda came and sat next to Hermione as she was checking her schedule.

'We have potions with Slytherins first' Hermione said in a bitter tone.

'Oh, don't be too upset though. We now have the pleasure of seeing Prince Charming first class in the morning' said Freda Brown in a dreamy voice.

'I'm actually happy to go to the first class of the term' Ursula agreed eagerly.

'Who is it?' Hermione asked knowing pretty well who it would be.

"Tom Riddle" said both the girls with a dreamy look in their eyes.

'But he's in Slytherin'

'So what' both the girls said in a loud voice that made her jump in surprise.

'Well I thought Gryffindors were….' but she never got to finish her sentence as Claudia who had just arrived beat her to it.

'Well we generally hate Slytherins but it doesn't mean we can't make exceptions' said Claudia in a mischievous tone Hermione associated with Ginny.

'He is so adorable, not to mention a sight to look at' said Freda still in the dreamy voice.

'And he is a gentleman. He's liked and favoured by all the professors. He always speaks politely to everyone. Never heard him swearing anyone before' said Ursula.

'And he's got special award for services to the school' said Claudia

'And he's the only descent Slytherin I've ever met'

'And he's never had a date' said Ursula.

'He can practically have any girl in the school' Hermione's temper was now close to boiling point but neither of the three girls seemed aware of it as they continued their appraisal of Tom Riddle.

'He has those dark blue eyes full of mystery' said Freda.

'He's the top in class' said Claudia.

'Comes naturally to him, never seen him learning' said Ursula.

'He's Quidditch seeker as well'

'No one has beat him' and Hermione had just had enough of "The 100 things that make Tom Marvolo Riddle desirable" and she smashed her plate to the table and the three girls froze in their actions.

'OK.I HAVE HAD ENOUGH' Hermione said at the top of her voice. It was early so not so many people were in the Great Hall. She couldn't remember another time she'd ever been this angry.

'You think.., You think Tom Riddle is a gentleman, You...., You have no idea who he is' Hermione burst out of pure fury and then composed herself a little bit and said in a lower voice.

'I don't want to hear you lot fawning over him in front of me. And I'm serious when I say this. I swear I'll blast your heads off if you do' she said and tried to take a deep breath but it did nothing to calm her raging temper.

'And as for him getting the first mark, let's see who gets the top mark this year' Hermione continued and in her fury she didn't see another figure coming and standing beside her. 'I can't believe you lot are not immune to those silly boyish charms'

'I'll tell you what Tom Riddle is. He is a COMPLETE GIT….'

'Hermione ….' Freda started but Hermione cut her off.

'And he's a psycho'

'Hermione….' now it was Claudia.

'And he's a pathetic excuse for a human being'

'And he's a.., he's an arrogant, idiotic, twisted little twit'

'Hermione…..' now it was Ursula looking very uncomfortable.

'And he's a vile, cunning , big headed prat'

'Hermione….'

'And he doesn't respect anyone. It's all one big façade he's using to hide his real self'

'And he's a persuasive, cruel, slimy little snake'

'Hermione…' Freda said in an exhausted tone.

'And he is a mentally disturbed orphan living at the expense of Dumbledore's…….'

'And he's behind you' all the three girls said this at once.

'What?' Hermione quickly turned back only to see Tom Riddle staring at her intently. She gulped. She was absolutely destroyed now. She was panicking and it was seen plain on her face.

Riddle on the other hand looked absolutely uncaring and indifferent. He was just looking at her calculatingly before he said in his smooth voice 'Can I have a word with you?' in a very polite tone.

'Sure' Hermione said and looked at the Slytherin table to find Harry but he was nowhere to be seen.

Hermione was already sweating as they neared the hallway doors and Riddle led her to one of the deserted corridors not at all looking even slightly revolted. He stopped abruptly and then leaned against a wall and started looking at Hermione with an amusing look.

'You don't like me but we haven't even met, why?' Riddle asked in an insanely calm tone. Hermione didn't answer and he continued 'You seem to know things about me more than even my closest friends do. How do you seem to know everything about me even though you've been at Hogwarts for only two days?'

'I… I…'Hermione stammered and wondered where Harry was when you needed him.

'I don't think you're going to answer but make no mistake I will find out' Tom said and this made Hermione very uncomfortable and she squirmed. As he was speaking Riddle got closer to Hermione.

'You can try competing with me in class but I don't think you have a chance against me, no offence' to this Hermione snorted and Riddle now had her backed up against the wall. He was so close that Hermione could smell his scent. She never thought she would be one to fall for boys this easily but Tom almost made her resolve inexistent. He said in a sultry voice closer to her ear 'You will be having my undivided attention now' and Hermione gulped again whether in fear or excitement she didn't know but she guessed it was both.

"As to why the other girls at Hogwarts are not immune to my charms even you don't seem too immune to it" that made it for Hermione. She pushed him back and said 'You'll be surprised to know I'll always be immune to you Riddle'

'No one is immune to me '

'Don't be too full of yourself'

'It's the truth' Riddle said firmly 'Dumbledore told me to give you this' he gave her a parchment and turned and left quickly.

TBC….