As expected, Hermione took to her new home with practiced ease. She learned how to behave in this different society, and the customs that she had to follow to rule by His side. Their plan would begin in earnest today. The Dark Lord planned to take over this world in a new way. Rather than through violence and force, He would coerce the humans into servitude. When He had enough power, He could take complete control. He found that He enjoyed being exalted and torturing the humans would not give Him the worship He found so pleasing.