Altered State

Six years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Auror Hermione Granger activated a mysterious dark object, which unexpectedly sent her decades into the past. Tom Riddle, now known as Voldemort, returned to British wizarding society in 1966 after a decade-long absence. Under the guise of interviewing for the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position, he arrived at Hogwarts to conceal one of his Horcruxes. But he soon discovered that the coveted position had been stolen a week earlier by an intriguing witch. Hermione's appearance completely derailed Voldemort's plans. As manipulative schemes emerged, their tension evolved into a ruinous obsession. She possesses a wisdom and defiance he has never encountered, while he exudes a dark charm she finds irresistibly captivating. When Hermione from the future meets the past Dark Lord at Hogwarts, how will the gears of destiny be reset? In this forbidden love spanning time, can an ally destined to be the savior and a being fated to become the Dark Lord find a connection that defies history and reshapes the future?

Altered State

Six years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Auror Hermione Granger activated a mysterious dark object, which unexpectedly sent her decades into the past. Tom Riddle, now known as Voldemort, returned to British wizarding society in 1966 after a decade-long absence. Under the guise of interviewing for the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position, he arrived at Hogwarts to conceal one of his Horcruxes. But he soon discovered that the coveted position had been stolen a week earlier by an intriguing witch. Hermione's appearance completely derailed Voldemort's plans. As manipulative schemes emerged, their tension evolved into a ruinous obsession. She possesses a wisdom and defiance he has never encountered, while he exudes a dark charm she finds irresistibly captivating. When Hermione from the future meets the past Dark Lord at Hogwarts, how will the gears of destiny be reset? In this forbidden love spanning time, can an ally destined to be the savior and a being fated to become the Dark Lord find a connection that defies history and reshapes the future?

Rain lashed the windows of Dumbledore’s office as Hermione adjusted the frayed collar of her robes. The Headmaster studied her with calm intensity. "You understand, Professor Greaves, that the position was offered to another just last week."\n\nShe met his gaze, heart pounding. "I received official confirmation from the Ministry."\n\n"So did he."\n\nA knock echoed. The door opened, and there he stood—tall, impeccably dressed, eyes like polished onyx. Tom Riddle smiled, warm and chilling all at once. "Ah. My replacement, I presume?"\n\nDumbledore gestured to the empty chair beside her. "Perhaps the three of us should discuss this… jointly."\n\nAs Riddle sat, his fingers brushed hers—accidentally, perhaps. But his glance held a spark of recognition, of curiosity too sharp to be innocent.\n\nThe game had begun. And Hermione didn’t know which role she was playing: teacher, spy, or prey.