A mascot in a Tom and Hermione school fanfic could be the catalyst for a plot twist. Let's say the mascot is a three - headed dog. Tom and Hermione are both assigned to take care of it for some reason. As they do, they start to understand each other better. The dog's behavior might also be a clue to a bigger mystery in the school, like a hidden treasure or a dark secret that has been long forgotten.
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.
Well, if it's a Tom and Hermione school fanfic with a mascot, the mascot could be a symbol of the school spirit. It could be something like a gryphon. Tom might initially be dismissive of the mascot, but Hermione could be fascinated by it. Their different attitudes towards the mascot could lead to some great character development and interaction between them.
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.
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.
Tom and Hermione in a boy school? Well, it could be that Hermione disguises herself as a boy to attend the school for some undercover mission. Tom senses that there's something different about this 'new boy' and starts to investigate. Along the way, they get into all sorts of adventures together and their relationship evolves from suspicion to friendship and perhaps something more.
Their relationship could start as a rivalry. Hermione, being the studious and rule - abiding type, would likely be put off by Tom's more devious ways. But as they interact more in the private school, they might find common ground in their intelligence. For example, in a difficult class, they could be the only two students who understand a complex concept.
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.
One possible plot twist could be that Hermione discovers Tom's secret ambition early on. For example, in the private school setting, she might find a hidden diary that reveals his darker desires. This would put her in a difficult position as she tries to decide whether to expose him or try to change him. Another twist could be that they are forced to work together on a school project despite their clashing personalities. This would lead to some tense and interesting interactions as they both have strong wills.
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.