but now it's here the season of deciduous souls

Recently orphaned – Hermione Granger; plain, and penniless is taken in by a wealthy Minerva McGonagall in search of an heir. Hermione is certain navigating high society at a prestigious finishing school shouldn't be too hard – if the chignon she puts her hair in and the type of lace decorating the hem of her skirt is any indication. Easy, it should be easy. Tom Riddle x Hermione AU