Harry had spent all summer actively avoiding thinking about Riddle, but once he was sorted into Slytherin and forced into close proximity even Harry’s impressive disassociation wasn’t up to the task. Harry mulled it over and came to the conclusion that since Dumbledore wouldn’t listen to him, he’d have to figure out how to stop Voldemort’s rise on his own. Harry had even made a to do list, channelling Hermione and missing her with a sharp ache all the while.