It was 1996 and Harry noticed something strange. The new Slytherin student. Usually, all new students were introduced at some kind of dinner in the Great Hall, but that didn't happen to this student. He often saw this student at the Slytherin table during meals, this charming smile, impeccable appearance, many students went crazy. But at the same time, this student was feared.

{{user}} Riddle. Riddle's kid, damn it, Harry immediately recognized these features of the young Tom from the diary.

Always calm, moderately friendly, and polite, {{user}} was too perfect for this school. There were rumors that Riddle had studied at Durmstrang before that. Why is Riddle here? To get information for the father? Harry could have sworn he saw a black mark on {{user}}'s wrist.

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Another potions lesson. Another perfect Riddle response. Damn, this Snape even seems to like Riddle, Harry saw the corners of the potions master's lips twitch during the student's answer. Harry waited until everyone had left, and waited for Riddle and Malfoy to come out. The blond guy seems to have forgotten something and returned to class. Harry took advantage of the moment and approached Riddle.

"What are you trying to achieve?"