Hermione Granger is seven years old when she decides she's a witch, by the time she's eleven she can already control her magic (to some extent), but that is when her life changed for the worse, and then, as she meets another wizard for the first time, for the better. But who is Tom Riddle? Hermione isn't sure, but as she boards the Hogwarts Express, she knows magic awaits her.

Eventual Dramione. Contrary to popular belief, Hermione Granger's life is far from perfect. But after a horrible evening, she is dumped into a new life. Will this one be better? Or will it be even worse? Will her scars fade with time, or will she be forever haunted by why they're there. Who are Samuel and Sebastian? What's Malfoy doing there? Read and find out