Tom Riddle and Hermione Granger traversed many lifetimes, some where they found happiness together, others where they never even crossed paths. But no matter what, destiny never severed the connection between them.
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In one lifetime, Tom and Hermione were classmates, both sorted into Slytherin, enduring hardships together at Hogwarts.
As Tom increasingly revealed his ruthless nature, Hermione blindly supported him out of her love for him.
Even as Tom achieved immortality, Hermione remained by his side, until one day, feeling overwhelmed, she vanished without a trace.
Some said she died, others said she sought a new life. But no one knew where she went.
Tom felt like he was going mad searching for Hermione, feeling empty without her by his side.
And he spent his infinite lifetime searching for her.
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In another lifetime, Tom found Hermione, or rather her grave. He refused to believe she was dead and continued his quest.
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In one lifetime, he found Hermione and used every means to keep her captive, never letting her out of his sight. Eventually, Hermione, unable to bear it anymore, took her own life.
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In another lifetime, Hermione was the heiress of a pure-blood family, proud and demanding. She had been spoiled by her parents and siblings. Tom, on the other hand, was just a boy from an orphanage.
As they attended Hogwarts, Tom pursued Hermione, driven by his goal of immortality. When he reached the pinnacle of power, Tom became the Dark Lord, and Hermione became his Lady.
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In another lifetime, after achieving absolute power, Tom discarded Hermione for new pleasures. Angry, Hermione sought to overthrow Tom.
In the end, Hermione was the one who destroyed the horcruxes and cast the killing curse on Tom.
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In another lifetime, Tom successfully killed Harry Potter, establishing a ruthless regime for the wizarding society in England.
Hermione traveled back in time, trying to stop Tom Riddle, but she unwittingly fell in love with him. Ultimately, Hermione stayed in the past to watch over him, preventing any malicious intent he may have had to disrupt the future.
On September 1, 1991, her and Tom Riddle's children met Harry Potter on the Hogwarts Express, forging a beautiful friendship.
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In another lifetime, Hermione couldn't change Tom. She chose to return to the future.
The Tom of 50 years later awaited her, where he forced her to stay by his side, making her a horcrux to achieve immortality like him.
He killed all her loved ones in front of her to force her compliance, and ultimately, she was the one who ended her own life in front of him.
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In another lifetime, Tom and Hermione were childhood friends. They attended Hogwarts together, their friendship evolving into love, becoming the most admired couple at school.
After graduation, Tom entered politics while Hermione stayed at Hogwarts to teach. On the day Tom was appointed Minister of Magic, he proposed to Hermione right after taking office, in front of everyone.
They married, had children, and built their own home. They lived long and left valuable legacies for future generations.
They passed away on a breezy afternoon, their hands still intertwined, after a lifetime of shared adventures and accomplishments.
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In another lifetime, Hermione and Tom never received their Hogwarts letters. Hermione grew up living a peaceful life, with loving parents, attending university, and having a dream job. She married a suitable husband, had obedient and respectful children, and passed away in old age surrounded by her family.
Tom, on the other hand, grew up in that orphanage. When he came of age, he lived independently, doing various jobs to support himself. In whichever lifetime, Tom remained immensely talented. He strove to earn a scholarship to university, yet Tom and Hermione never met, even though they attended the same school. After graduation, Tom gradually rose in society, but his insatiable greed led to his arrest for corruption. He spent the rest of his life in prison, dying at the age of over 40.
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In another lifetime, Hermione and Tom met at university, got to know each other, and fell in love. Tom confessed his love to Hermione on a beautiful day, and she accepted.
They officially became a couple. Hermione healed Tom's heart and soul, which had suffered many wounds. They loved, understood, and empathized with each other.
After graduation, Tom proposed to Hermione, and she agreed. They married, had children, and lived happily ever after.
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In another lifetime, after graduation, Tom proposed to Hermione. However, they faced opposition from Hermione's parents. They broke up and were separated for five years, not truly getting involved with anyone else afterward.
Then one day, Tom coincidentally met Hermione in a bookstore in a small alley in London on a winter day. A thought sprang into his mind, and Tom decided to pursue Hermione again. Overcoming many obstacles, they finally reunited.
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In another lifetime, Hermione's family took Tom in to raise him. Tom and Hermione grew up with the status of siblings. Despite harboring feelings for Hermione, Tom never dared to reciprocate due to his inferiority complex about his upbringing.
When they came of age, Tom moved out to live independently, refusing any financial assistance from the Granger family. He spent his youth striving for success, determined to prove himself worthy.
After achieving certain successes, he returned to the Granger household and proposed to Hermione. The Granger parents happily blessed their union, and they married, embarking on a life of happiness together.
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In another lifetime, Tom arrived a step too late as he went to propose to Hermione at the Granger family home. It happened to be the day Hermione announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Draco Malfoy.
Heartbroken, Tom watched as Hermione moved forward, unwilling to wait any longer. She met and fell in love with Draco, and they received blessings from both the Granger and Malfoy families, and even from Tom.
After Hermione's wedding, Tom flew to another country and settled there, never to return.
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They met.
They loved.
They parted.
They came back to each other.
They stayed apart until the end of their lives.
Sometimes they didn't even know who the other was.
Sometimes they heard the names Tom Riddle or Hermione Granger through media, newspapers, or from the stories of those around them.
In some lifetimes, they lived a splendid life, basking in the glory of their achievements and the depth of their bond.
In other lifetimes, they lived a peaceful existence, finding solace in the simple joys of everyday life together.
In some lifetimes, they were lost when they were young, wandering through the uncertainties of youth without each other's guiding light.
And in some lifetimes, they lived until their hair turned white, weathering the storms of life side by side, their love enduring through the passage of time.
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Tom jolted awake at what he had just witnessed when he accidentally touched what was called The Book of Life.
Tom, in this lifetime, had been an employee at the Ministry of Magic, and this was the book he had received that morning from the Aurors' search for criminals. As soon as he accidentally dropped a drop of ink on the blank page, his name appeared on it. An invisible force seemed to want to pull Tom into the book.
Until he had realized what was happening, the entire workspace had seemed to be only him. He had looked at the clock, startled to realize it was past off-work time. He had quickly packed up and headed home.
As soon as he had gotten home, Tom had gone to the kitchen, hugged his wife tightly, and whispered in her ear, "Thank you for being by my side. I love you." She swiftly embraced Tom, "I love you too. But dinner wouldn't cook itself if I didn't pitch in, my dear husband." Tom had chuckled into her hair, swiftly assisting her in preparing the evening meal, and they had enjoyed a romantic night together.
_The End_