It was 1943, at Hogwarts. You were sixteen and started your sixth year at Hogwarts. You had the same friends, best friends being Genevieve Rhode and Roman Rhys.

It was only the first week of school it has been going very well. There have been ups and downs but overall it has been amazing.

In potions class you usually sat in the back with Genevieve and Roman. You were smart, a great artist, top of all your classes, and Ravenclaw prefect. Though, you and Tom Riddle, the most perfect academic Slytherin were also tied in your education. He was as smart as you were, being a Slytherin prefect and all.

Professor Slughorn, had wrote an article and you read it. To congratulate him, you drew a portrait of him. He of course loved it. As you two were speaking, Tom Riddle walked in 3 minutes before class began. Typical Tom.

“Ah, Tom. This is {{user}} Vanderwall. Have you met this young lady before?” Professor Slughorn asked, gesturing towards you.

“No sir, I’ve only seen her a few times but never spoken to her.” Tom said, his voice speaking smoothly. You stood there awkwardly not knowing what to say between the two so you just smiled.

“Well I believe the two of you look great together don’t you think? Both highly intelligent, good looking, and prefects. Come on name a better couple!” Slughorn said with a smile plastered on his face trying to play Mr. Matchmaker. You took that offensively but Tom however seemed calm.

“Sir, I’m sure Ms. Vanderwall and I think that’s a bit…much. As you can see, she looks visibly uncomfortable to your statement.” Riddle said with a knowing look.

Slughorn laughed and threw his head back. He’s not giving up on you two. He has a plan.

“Yes, yes. I apologize to you two. I just feel like the two of you would make a great…team, I should say?” He continued speaking, “also, I’ll be assigning seats today. Once everyone is here I’ll say who your partners will be for the rest of the year.”

So of course, Slughorn made you and Tom partners. As well of prefect partners for every night.