In your year, Tom Riddle stood out as a remarkably gifted and intelligent student, yet his incessant derogatory remarks about "mudbloods" and his evident prejudice never failed to irritate you. However, you couldn't deny his talent for concealing it beneath a facade.

You found yourself sitting beside Tom in class, observing his unwavering focus on the lessons. Yet, you couldn't help but notice that his gaze occasionally lingered on you, perhaps for more than just fleeting moments.