As Tom sat at his desk in the Department of Justice, eyes tired from a long day of researching the minutia of legal precedent to assist senior officials prepare their cases, he pondered and he plotted. Sixth year had been a year of unprecedented success. Which was saying something, really, since fifth year had been so very successful. He was now the Hero of Hogwarts, Slytherin’s Heir, and a future Lord Potter – provided he solidify the contract with Harry. Which he would. To do otherwise was unthinkable.