A possible scenario is that the hotel is under a dark spell. Tom, with his knowledge of dark magic (even if it's for the wrong reasons), and Hermione, with her extensive research skills, team up to break the spell. In the process, they develop a grudging respect for each other and a relationship that's full of tension and intrigue.
They could share a room by mistake. At first, they're both horrified, but as they start talking, they realize they have more in common than they thought. For example, they might both be interested in a rare magical book that just so happens to be in the hotel's library.
Tom might try to deceive Hermione at first, seeing her as an easy target. But Hermione, being as clever as she is, quickly sees through his ruse. This could lead to a battle of wits between them in the hotel corridors.
In a fanfic, they could meet in a hotel lobby. Hermione is there for a wizarding conference, and Tom, who has some ulterior motives, strikes up a conversation with her. As they interact more, they find themselves drawn to each other's intelligence, despite their different outlooks on magic.
Well, Hermione might use her knowledge of both the wizarding world and muggle ballet to create a unique performance. Tom could be intrigued by this new form of art and magic combination. Bellatrix, though, might see it as a weakness and try to destroy the ballet event. But Hermione, with her quick thinking, could use some spells to turn Bellatrix's attacks into part of the performance, much to everyone's surprise.
A Tom Hermione Flash Dance fanfic could see Hermione introducing Flash Dance to the wizarding world. Tom, being intrigued by this new form of expression, decides to join her. However, the wizarding society might not be so accepting of this Muggle dance form. Hermione and Tom would then have to fight against the prejudice. They could hold secret dance sessions and gradually gain support from other open - minded wizards and witches, all while their relationship evolves from dance partners to something more complex.
The mascot could be a source of conflict between Tom and Hermione. For instance, if the mascot is a mischievous imp, Tom might want to use it for his own devious plans, while Hermione would try to protect it and keep it out of trouble. This would create a lot of tension between them.
In many Tom and Hermione school fanfics, the mascot could play an interesting role. For example, it might be a magical creature that brings them together on an adventure. Maybe it's a phoenix that leads them to a hidden part of the school where they discover an old secret related to the founders. This kind of element adds more mystery and fun to the story.
One possible fanfic could be about Tom having a secret friendship with Hermione in a boy - dominated school. Maybe they meet in the library, where Hermione is researching some rare magic and Tom, being a bit of an outcast himself, is drawn to her intelligence. They start sharing their thoughts on magic, and slowly a bond forms between them.
Well, there's also 'The Ballet of Hogwarts'. This fanfic shows how Hermione uses ballet as a form of self - expression in the midst of the chaos at Hogwarts. Tom is drawn to her because of her passion for ballet. It has some really interesting character developments and a lot of heart - warming moments as the story unfolds.
A possible fanfic plot could be that there's a secret ballet society in the wizarding world that Hermione discovers. Tom, in his younger days before fully becoming Voldemort, was once involved with this society too. Bellatrix, out of jealousy of Hermione's newfound connection to this ancient society, tries to frame her for dark magic. Hermione has to prove her innocence with the help of some old secrets that Tom left behind in the society.
I really liked 'Hermione's Encounter with Tom'. It's a well - written fanfic that focuses on the psychological aspect of their relationship. Hermione is portrayed as trying to understand Tom's motives and the reasons behind his actions. It shows her using her knowledge from Hogwarts to try and figure him out. It's a great read if you like exploring the characters' minds.
One great Tom Riddle and Hermione Granger fanfic is 'A Different Time'. It imagines what would happen if Hermione traveled back in time and encountered Tom Riddle before he fully turned into Voldemort. The story is full of interesting character interactions and Hermione's attempts to prevent Tom from going down the dark path.