The Wizarding pure-blood society approaches the most important time of the year—networking, strategic partnerships, and matchmaking. Pure-blood families mingle, conversing about the prospect of marriage for their children, and network about business and/or society plans. Tom Riddle, however, was indifferent. Sure, he’d attend these balls and parties, but it was always strategic. A charming smile here, an engaging conversation there. He was a master at winning people over.