Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

Except for one person, of course.

Lawrence was very unhappy.

He felt that Hermione was going to steal his adoptive father away.

Hermione's rejection of her adoptive father was a calculated move; she was actively trying to increase her own value!

Starting today, Hermione will no longer need to go out and sell those poor flowers.

With their meager savings, Hermione and Misha bought some flower seeds and replanted them.

Hermione earnestly reminded Misha how often to water the seeds, what to do in foggy weather, and how to handle regular fertilization...

She learned all of this from books. Hermione only had experience and knowledge, and it was a bit difficult for her to do it herself. The dirt made her body a little dirty.

"Tom—!!!"

A child ran back to the orphanage from outside, clutching an envelope in his hand: "Tom, there's a letter for you! Good heavens, I didn't even know you'd sent letters outside."

The children were very curious.

Someone actually sent them a letter!

These children had no friends or anyone to write to outside. After receiving the envelope, they all crowded around: "Tom, hurry up and open it."

"The sender is... How do you pronounce this name, Hermione Granger? What a strange name, but it sounds like a girl's."

“This is Hermione Granger! Can’t you guys read more books?” Hermione hates it when people call her by the wrong name.

But as soon as she finished speaking, Hermione remembered that there didn't seem to be many books to read at the orphanage, so she changed her mind and said, "I mean, you can read more books in the future, if you can leave here."

"Forget about all that, Tom, quickly read what's written in the letter."

Misha pulled the others away: "Stop looking, this is a letter the girl wrote to Tom. You... I mean, we shouldn't look at it. It's Tom's secret."

Misha felt that Tom had grown up, and that adults all had their own secrets, including Tom's, which they shouldn't pry into.

Hermione glanced at the letter and, finding no one watching her, opened it.

Just as she had guessed, the other person had indeed traveled through time as well!

Hermione's cheeks flushed at the thought that the other person had used her body to live for a day.

She tried her best not to go to the toilet yesterday, only going when she absolutely couldn't hold it in anymore.

As for taking a bath... naturally, I didn't take one.

The main reason is still this body.

Hermione always kept her head up when using the toilet, not daring to look down. Taking a bath was a bit too early for her, and Hermione didn't dare to do something so explicit.

Taking a few deep breaths to calm herself, Hermione found a corner and opened the envelope.

Hello, Tom Riddle, I'm Hermione.

If this letter reaches you, it means we've encountered the same situation.

Tom didn't know whether Hermione had actually put the letter on him or not. If Hermione hadn't, then his body should be in a dormant state, and someone else would have opened the letter. So he didn't say much.

Hermione nodded; this Tom did seem to have some intelligence. She continued reading.

I felt very sorry for you after hearing about the orphanage you mentioned.

Misha is a little angel, and her background is terrible, much worse than everyone else's. I hope you can be kinder to her and not get angry with her... But Tom is such a kind person, he probably won't get angry.

I also heard you talk about Lawrence. I know that Lawrence once put a mouse under your pillow, and you beat him up and were punished by the adults at the orphanage. I know you must be very angry, but please ignore Lawrence and just treat him like a red-nosed clown from the circus.

I'm doing well at home. My parents went on a trip, and the books the school sent me are great. I read them all, and I even studied some of the things in a few of them. Surprisingly, they were quite good.

But the clothes in your closet are absolutely terrible! You have such smooth and delicate skin, and such big eyes, how can you dress so simply! It's such a waste!

I hope you are living well over there. I would like to meet you if I have the chance in the future.

Yours sincerely, Hermione Granger.

P.S.: I bet you haven't showered yet. Please take a shower immediately after reading this letter. I don't want Tom's body to always smell like wild boar!!!

After being called out once, Hermione looked away.

She patted her slightly flushed cheeks and ears, and it took her a long time to calm down.

Hermione folded the letter three times and hid it under the bed in the storeroom.

It was then that Hermione noticed how tidy Tom's room was.

Although there was firewood in the warehouse, it didn't stop Tom from tidying everything up neatly, compared to his bed piled high with books...

Hermione shook her head, trying to clear her mind.

She remembered the person Tom had mentioned.

Misha.

The little girl who always followed behind me.

Sitting on the bed, Hermione hugged her knees, thinking of her home, her parents, and the first-grade textbooks she had just bought…

and many more!

Hermione took out the letter again and looked at the line of text in the center.

The books the school sent me are great. I read them all, and even studied some of the content. Surprisingly, they were quite good.

What does that mean? Did Tom learn magic using his own body?

Hermione performed a magic trick at Mr. Middleton's house, and at the time she believed that using "magic" was her own ability, that of "Hermione Granger," and that even if she had traveled through time, she would still be herself!

But Tom can also use magic...

Does this mean Tom isn't a Muggle? Is he a wizard too?

Do not!

Hermione shook her head, trying to sort out her jumbled thoughts.

These are not the main points right now!

The important thing is the letter Professor McGonagall sent me; I don't know if Tom told Professor McGonagall what happened.

Professor McGonagall is highly skilled in Transfiguration and has worked at the Ministry of Magic. She is currently the Vice-Headmaster of Hogwarts. She would definitely have a solution!

Hermione paced anxiously back and forth in her room until Misha knocked on her door to tell her that she should go to Mr. Middlesbrough's house to give a lesson. Only then did Hermione hurriedly put away the letter and leave.

On the way, Misha repeatedly tried to subtly inquire about the relationship between "Tom" and "Hermione".

But Hermione only said they were friends.

The day ended quickly, and Hermione mustered her courage to take a quick cold shower—she was now just a poor child in an orphanage and couldn't waste winter firewood on hot water, especially since it was still summer.

Hermione's face turned bright red from the bath.

Lying down on the bed, Hermione fell into a deep sleep.

……

[Levitation Spell LV.1: 20/300]

[Transformation Charm LV.1: 10/300]

[Potion Mastery (Beginner): 10/100]

[Close Combat Skills LV.1: 224/300]

[Language Proficiency LV.1: 200/300]

[Animal Affinity LV.1: 110/300]

[Title: Introduction to Spellcasting]

In just two days, you've already achieved this level of proficiency, which is quite impressive.

Tom looked at the contents of the panel and nodded.

The letter I sent to Hermione should have arrived by now, considering how much of a tip I gave her.

Lying in bed, Tom's energy was completely depleted, and his breathing became increasingly heavy.

Chapter 5 Stay calm, he's a man!

The third day after the body swap.

Hermione's body has gradually taken on Tom's shape.

Get up early, do a three-kilometer jog plus a hundred push-ups, squats, and fifteen pull-ups to wake up your brain—of course, Tom does them separately, resting for two minutes between sets.

Hermione's body was still aching, but this was a sign of slow change.

After regaining his senses, Tom went home.

Hermione, you... God!

Mrs. Granger covered her mouth with her hand; she couldn't believe her eyes.

Is this still her daughter?

Tom tied his long hair into a bun, which made him feel more comfortable.

Some of their old, dirty, and unfashionable clothes were replaced with white sweatshirts, making them look incredibly energetic.

Tom's forehead, above his large brown eyes, was covered in fine beads of sweat. He took a couple of breaths; he was a little tired.

"My God! Hermione—my Hermione, what have you been doing these past two days?"

Hermione, who never liked going out, is now actually exercising!

Mrs. Granger couldn't believe that the little nerd could do such a thing. She immediately pushed Hermione by the back and shoved her into the bathroom.

"My darling, you should take a bath first, with hot water, you must use hot water, otherwise you will get sick. I'm making you breakfast now, you need to replenish your nutrition."

After taking a shower, Tom changed into a London-style suit and a beret that covered his long hair, making him look even cooler than before.

Mrs. Granger's breakfast was far from enough; two sandwiches and a glass of milk left Tom feeling like he barely had a bite.

"Mom, I want to go to the library today."

“Child, I know you’ve always been like this—but you should make more friends and not spend all your time in the library. Here’s twenty pounds, take it with you, and tell your mother if it’s not enough.”