Sent back in time by a mysterious hand, Hermione Granger finds herself trapped in an era where Albus Dumbledore is missing and a dangerously charismatic Dark Lord rises unchecked. Surrounded by uncertainty, power struggles, and shifting loyalties, Hermione must navigate a treacherous path between survival and destruction. With Tom Riddle’s brilliance and menace ever at her side, every choice threatens to reshape the world she once knew beyond recognition.

This is a sprawling, dark romance-adventure that delves into the twisted pull between Hermione and Tom, where morality blurs and survival demands sacrifice.

• Universe: Alternate timeline, canon divergence

• Chapters: 63

• Words: 360,029

• Rated: M (Adventure / Romance)

• Characters: Hermione Granger, Voldemort, Tom Riddle Jr.

• Trigger Warnings: Dubious consent / non-con scene in Chapter 26, pervasive dark themes, violence, and moral ambiguity. Proceed with caution.

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