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Tom Riddle / Hermione
He’s not like what she learned about. Not how Harry described him from the Pensieve.
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He’s not like what she learned about. Not how Harry described him from the Pensieve.
Words: 151673
642 pages, ebook
Published May 14, 2021
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December 28, 2022
3.50/5 ☆ i hated the last 150 pages but i’m a fighter not a quitter. abraxas my love i love you so much <3
September 27, 2022
Real rating 3.5 stars. Entertaining but a bit too much smut and internal dialog for my tastes. Original, loved Abraxas’s role and would've liked to see his relationships with the main ship and others explored a bit more.
May 29, 2024
This story was..not nice. I’ve experienced lots of cognitive dissonance. Mione was nice, I like a broken heroine. But everything else was just off. Tom..This is not how Tom should be. Subby, weak, powerless, humane (despite him being a warewolf). Me no like a good Tom.
Braxy, baby, what happened to you? Family rules and you tortured Draco to insanity. I hate the whole “let’s bring Tom to the future” trope. It’s just not my vibe because authors always tend to make him(and in this case THE Abraxas Malfoy) good. Or on the Order’s side.
What they did to Draco was unspeakable. I was going to give this fic 4 stars but this was a whole ordeal for me. I couldn’t.
I maybe liked the first part. Maybe. But I’m not sure because of Tom.
Braxy, baby, what happened to you? Family rules and you tortured Draco to insanity. I hate the whole “let’s bring Tom to the future” trope. It’s just not my vibe because authors always tend to make him(and in this case THE Abraxas Malfoy) good. Or on the Order’s side.
What they did to Draco was unspeakable. I was going to give this fic 4 stars but this was a whole ordeal for me. I couldn’t.
I maybe liked the first part. Maybe. But I’m not sure because of Tom.
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July 5, 2023 pros
- author acc seems like she's seeing it until the end & won't leave this as a wip. major respect
cons
- kind of takes itself too seriously. hermione x cho x lavender seducing and then killing men? uh... okay? weird. the whole old magic thing, too. but 99% of the time that's the case with stories with prose such as this one so can't say i'm surprised - it all just feels corny. and because it takes itself so seriously when the plot is just like ?????? i can't bear to read it LOL idk i just have no interest in the characters. hermione honestly seems like a mary sue and peeping tom is just.... a mess to me. had to drop this & thank god i guess? bc apparently the final half of this is terrible
- author acc seems like she's seeing it until the end & won't leave this as a wip. major respect
cons
- kind of takes itself too seriously. hermione x cho x lavender seducing and then killing men? uh... okay? weird. the whole old magic thing, too. but 99% of the time that's the case with stories with prose such as this one so can't say i'm surprised - it all just feels corny. and because it takes itself so seriously when the plot is just like ?????? i can't bear to read it LOL idk i just have no interest in the characters. hermione honestly seems like a mary sue and peeping tom is just.... a mess to me. had to drop this & thank god i guess? bc apparently the final half of this is terrible
November 27, 2023
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/312...
POV: Me throughout the story
🐍Tom Riddle is a werewolf🤯
🐍Hermione being a seductress💅
🐍The lollipop scene. Me needs Jesus🥵
🐍Abraxas x Harry🥹 Abraxas deserves the world
🐍: SMUT: 3.5/5✨The tension is just chef kisses
POV: Me throughout the story
🐍Tom Riddle is a werewolf🤯
🐍Hermione being a seductress💅
🐍The lollipop scene. Me needs Jesus🥵
🐍Abraxas x Harry🥹 Abraxas deserves the world
🐍: SMUT: 3.5/5✨The tension is just chef kisses
June 24, 2023
So read this… again…. For the third time. And I know people dislike tomione but this book was amazing. Hermione’s story in this was thrilling. She was so badass but so real. Uk?? Like the story had such a depth. It really showed that not all all the good characters were perfect and I love that.
December 28, 2025
I feel like the consensus is that the first part was really great, and as soon as they travelled to 1998 and switched to Tom’s perspective, it went downhill. I did not like how different the story felt after they got to 1998. The first part was very fun and exciting end. The relationship was angsty. But then they “broke up” for no real reason at all. I don’t understand why Tom suddenly had such a hard time drinking her potion.
Maybe I am stupid and missing something but I really don’t understand how that escalated so quickly. I get that he was not okay with the whole mates thing, but to go from deeply caring to then low-key being ready to murder each other - what? I also feel he didn’t really mean it because he lost control and when he realised what he was doing it’s mentioned he looked scared and confused, but they never acknowledged it.
I feel like all the plots that were set up in the 1944 timeline just kind of disappeared when they got to 1998. And I really don’t understand why. I could get that they would switch times so she can finally be open about who she is, but why did the story take such a turn? It was never lighthearted because there was a lot of traumatic things and some torture of Michael, but it just got to a whole other level in 1998. The relationship when they got to 1998 just felt so flat. The reconciliation, did not care at all. Also, it felt so rushed when you compare how much buildup it was when they got together at first compared to how little time the relationship was a part of the plot in 1998. Because apparently now we have to spend time making Hermione the leader of everything… I think? I don’t even really understand what happened at the end.
I don’t understand the torture of Draco. Like yes, he betrayed her…kinda? But still. And also it was war. I feel like if someone was really strategic, they would understand why he did what he did. However, I do acknowledge that I might be a little bit soft for him just because of all the other fics I’ve read with him but still, too much. I skim the whole torture because I could not deal.
Honestly, I wanted to skim the whole 1998 part because everyone was just miserable. In 1994 there was traumatic things but it was still fun and a little bit wacky. Tom being a werewolf, the ritual and the whole bonding thing was a bit weird at times but it still fun. I enjoyed reading about the character growth and how they grew together. There was absolutely no fun with 1998. Sure, they were not a perfect couple in 1944, but I felt like they were going there. They were learning and I just wish that the book would have ended in 1994 or the 1998 plot would just be completely different because before the 1994 fiasco, this was a five star read.
Also, I did not really care for Cho and Lavender just because the people I’ve cared for was the ones in (with the risk of repeating myself ) 1944. Also the whole thing with Abraxas and Harry was just so weird. I see the potential and I do think I would’ve liked it just not in the way that it was done. He caught Harry to torture and then they’re in love? Are we serious right now?
Also on the subject of Abraxas, what was his whole thing with torturing Draco and saying that he’s not his family. Yes, it’s not his family because he hasn’t lived yet, but still it was just so weird. And for Draco to be crying on the ground for his grandfather not to torturing him and telling him that his grandma was a kind woman, and would probably not like her husband torturing her grandchild - for Abraxis to respond with “I’m gay” it’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Is he blaming Draco for Tom forcing him to marry a woman? Is he mad that the woman he married was nice to his grandson? Like what was he aiming for here? I was just so confused and upset when I read this. Also, not to be that person, but Abraxas wasn’t even there when it happened.
In conclusion, I feel like I have hated on this book, but it’s only like the last 20%. The rest of the book was five stars, so great, I could not put it down. And I think that’s what upsets me the most because I liked it so much and then it just went to hell.
Maybe I am stupid and missing something but I really don’t understand how that escalated so quickly. I get that he was not okay with the whole mates thing, but to go from deeply caring to then low-key being ready to murder each other - what? I also feel he didn’t really mean it because he lost control and when he realised what he was doing it’s mentioned he looked scared and confused, but they never acknowledged it.
I feel like all the plots that were set up in the 1944 timeline just kind of disappeared when they got to 1998. And I really don’t understand why. I could get that they would switch times so she can finally be open about who she is, but why did the story take such a turn? It was never lighthearted because there was a lot of traumatic things and some torture of Michael, but it just got to a whole other level in 1998. The relationship when they got to 1998 just felt so flat. The reconciliation, did not care at all. Also, it felt so rushed when you compare how much buildup it was when they got together at first compared to how little time the relationship was a part of the plot in 1998. Because apparently now we have to spend time making Hermione the leader of everything… I think? I don’t even really understand what happened at the end.
I don’t understand the torture of Draco. Like yes, he betrayed her…kinda? But still. And also it was war. I feel like if someone was really strategic, they would understand why he did what he did. However, I do acknowledge that I might be a little bit soft for him just because of all the other fics I’ve read with him but still, too much. I skim the whole torture because I could not deal.
Honestly, I wanted to skim the whole 1998 part because everyone was just miserable. In 1994 there was traumatic things but it was still fun and a little bit wacky. Tom being a werewolf, the ritual and the whole bonding thing was a bit weird at times but it still fun. I enjoyed reading about the character growth and how they grew together. There was absolutely no fun with 1998. Sure, they were not a perfect couple in 1944, but I felt like they were going there. They were learning and I just wish that the book would have ended in 1994 or the 1998 plot would just be completely different because before the 1994 fiasco, this was a five star read.
Also, I did not really care for Cho and Lavender just because the people I’ve cared for was the ones in (with the risk of repeating myself ) 1944. Also the whole thing with Abraxas and Harry was just so weird. I see the potential and I do think I would’ve liked it just not in the way that it was done. He caught Harry to torture and then they’re in love? Are we serious right now?
Also on the subject of Abraxas, what was his whole thing with torturing Draco and saying that he’s not his family. Yes, it’s not his family because he hasn’t lived yet, but still it was just so weird. And for Draco to be crying on the ground for his grandfather not to torturing him and telling him that his grandma was a kind woman, and would probably not like her husband torturing her grandchild - for Abraxis to respond with “I’m gay” it’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. Is he blaming Draco for Tom forcing him to marry a woman? Is he mad that the woman he married was nice to his grandson? Like what was he aiming for here? I was just so confused and upset when I read this. Also, not to be that person, but Abraxas wasn’t even there when it happened.
In conclusion, I feel like I have hated on this book, but it’s only like the last 20%. The rest of the book was five stars, so great, I could not put it down. And I think that’s what upsets me the most because I liked it so much and then it just went to hell.
November 10, 2023
this was one of the best tomoine fics i'd read in a while, and in the first half i was gonna give it a solid 5 stars but once we got to tom's pov it kind of fell apart for me
when they breakup and tom comes to grovel, hermoine rejects him bc she realizes she wants someone to WANT her, not just need her. i was really excited to see how that arc would come full circle and tom would win her back. that's why i hated the 'future' pov cause i don't think there is ever really a moment where that happens. they kind of just fall back into each other instead of learning their lessons. from the minute tom goes to the future he's scheming and never actually learns humility or (imo) fully chooses hermoine over everything. i also found it really unrealistic that the order would follow his guidance at all. why were they so easily manipulated lol
overall i really enjoyed this fic but it left my frustrated and unsatisfied by the end
when they breakup and tom comes to grovel, hermoine rejects him bc she realizes she wants someone to WANT her, not just need her. i was really excited to see how that arc would come full circle and tom would win her back. that's why i hated the 'future' pov cause i don't think there is ever really a moment where that happens. they kind of just fall back into each other instead of learning their lessons. from the minute tom goes to the future he's scheming and never actually learns humility or (imo) fully chooses hermoine over everything. i also found it really unrealistic that the order would follow his guidance at all. why were they so easily manipulated lol
overall i really enjoyed this fic but it left my frustrated and unsatisfied by the end
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July 14, 2024
I wanted to like this. Werewolf Tom sounded so interesting because he is already unhinged so the addition of a wolf in his head should have brought him to the next level. Unfortunately, Tom was so OOC for me it was rough. Subby/Simpy Tom was not believable and then bringing him forward in time where he flipped sides so quickly made it even worse. And what they did to Draco was too much. I understand Hermione had not healed but the fact that Harry was the only person that questioned if the punishment was worth the crime seemed unfitting for the side fighting for fair justice. The whole "sexpionage" with Lavender, Cho, and Hermione seducing and sleeping with Death Eater's starting at the age of 15 was too wild. They supposedly started training for this right after 4th year! Why would the Order pick minors to send on missions to perform sex acts and manipulate men possibly 3x their age? Overall the writing was OK but definitely wouldn't add this to my reread list.
September 19, 2023
3/5
DNF 85%
I just got so bored once we changed eras once more. I loved the friendship between the girls and the characters and the romance. But the sex got repetitive as it was shown in each chapter over and over. I liked how different Hermione and Tom felt, it felt realistic if this had been their path. But once the era changed, it felt boring tbh. I didn't like Tom's perspective, and honestly, this whole I hate you, love you scenario played out too often.
Also the writing was beautiful and noteworthy.
DNF 85%
I just got so bored once we changed eras once more. I loved the friendship between the girls and the characters and the romance. But the sex got repetitive as it was shown in each chapter over and over. I liked how different Hermione and Tom felt, it felt realistic if this had been their path. But once the era changed, it felt boring tbh. I didn't like Tom's perspective, and honestly, this whole I hate you, love you scenario played out too often.
Also the writing was beautiful and noteworthy.
January 4, 2024
the first 70% of the story was absolutely amazing but it went downhill when the era changed.
skimmed the last 150 pages tbh.
the smut was burning hot tho. one of the best i’ve read.
tom and hermione were so sexy that’s actually insane.
skimmed the last 150 pages tbh.
the smut was burning hot tho. one of the best i’ve read.
tom and hermione were so sexy that’s actually insane.
August 5, 2025
More like a 3.5 ? Incredibly well-written, and full of viciousness. I didn't love the romance part, but it was still delightful! Maybe a little too violent at times, because some parts were a bit much for me.
May 15, 2022
heart-wrenching angst + intense emotional smut —>
dnf
September 10, 2022DNF 10%
Not well written. Couldn't get into the writing style, too choppy.
Not well written. Couldn't get into the writing style, too choppy.
May 29, 2024
Can't believe this is rated so low. Such a good read especially the first half. I love the complexity of the characters and how Hermione isn't perfect and Tom true to character.
August 3, 2024
the ending was slightly off … but this was the tomione fic of my DREAMSSSS.
January 23, 2023
Well I’m sick and my head feels like a ton of bricks but this was.... interesting.
Edit:
Tom is a werewolf.
Edit:
Tom is a werewolf.
August 17, 2023
Well that was spicy
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