Voldemort intended the object to be used by his most loyal follower in the event that his horcruxes were destroyed, but it ended up in Hermione's possession instead. She knows she has to kill him. Steal his horcruxes. Destroy him. But Tom Riddle isn't who she thought he was. Hermione discovers it's a dark descent into the madness of the man she should hate, but can't. When she realizes Tom Riddle's soul is half of her own, she knows she can't destroy him. To kill him would be to destroy herself. There simply has to be another way.

― "You are my ruin - and my salvation." ― Lilith Vale was born different - too sharp, too cold, and far too powerful for someone so young. Raised on dark magic and haunted by her father's death, she's spent her life searching for the spell that destroyed him... and nearly took her with it. Now in her final year at Hogwarts, she wears the badge of Head Girl like a mask. To the rest of the school, she's brilliant, distant, untouchable. But underneath, Lilith is spiraling - unraveling under the weight of secrets, survivor's guilt, and a hunger for knowledge that no book seems able to satisfy. Then comes him.. Tom Riddle - charming, calculated, and dangerously intelligent. He's the only one who sees her as more than a quiet storm. And the only one whose mind she can't seem to read. He wants to know what she's hiding. She wants to know why he's watching. Their connection is a game of power and proximity. A cold war wrapped in stolen glances and veiled threats. But something dark is stirring at Hogwarts - students are disappearing, ancient symbols are resurfacing, and Lilith is getting too close to the truth. To the truth about her father. To the truth about Tom. And to the truth about herself. Because some magic isn't meant to be studied. Some obsessions aren't meant to be survived. And some love stories are written only to end in destruction. ☽｡⋆

"𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉." 18+ | 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄, 𝐕𝚰𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒏𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒓𝒆, last heir of a bloodline soaked in centuries of dark magic, has lived beneath the ceaseless whispers of the dead. They claw at her mind, curse her flesh, and demand obedience she will never give. When a relic promising absolute death and the sweet, final silence of the world reveals itself, she hunts it without hesitation. 𝑻𝒐𝒎 𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒆 is there, brilliant, infamous, and insatiably hungry for dominion. He also wants the relic for power and immortality. Their paths entwine in a deadly dance of obsession, deceit, and silent wars waged in glances and thoughts. Neither trusts the other; both crave the same prize, yet both are drawn to the darkness reflected in the other's eyes. Bound together by ambition, they embark on a dangerous journey, each guarding truths that could annihilate the other. 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔: #𝟏 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒕 #𝟏 𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 #𝟏 𝒏𝒊𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎 #𝟏 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 #𝟏 𝒔𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 #𝟐 𝒕𝒐𝒎

She was invisible. He was untouchable. Angelina Rose, a quiet and brilliant Hufflepuff, has spent years trying not to be noticed-by her classmates, by the world, by anyone. Especially not by Tom Riddle, Hogwarts' most talented, feared, and admired student. But when the two are paired for a long-term project, Tom finally notices her. Her innocence provokes him. Her kindness disarms him. As Tom's possessive instincts grow, dangerous shadows stir around him. A slow-burn, obsessive, dark-romantic Tom Riddle x OC story set entirely during his Hogwarts years, where destiny can still change-and even a serpent can learn to love. *I don't own any of the Harry Potter Characters*

What if, in addition to immortality, Tom Riddle desired something else: to create the perfect companion? A being of pure magic, shaped by him, for him - free from human weakness, incapable of betrayal. Tired of the flaws of his followers, disgusted by the fickleness of their emotions, Tom reaches a chilling conclusion: no one will ever be worthy of him. But why give up, when magic can mend all the wrongs of the world? He deserves a disciple in his own image. Doesn't exist? Then he will create it. After all, if he can defy death, why not defy life itself? --- ☀️ THIS STORY IS COMPLETE ☀️ - Updates every SATURDAY ! - Tom is a walking red flag 🚩 - J.K. Rowling's universe and characters do not belong to me

Tom Riddle was once a boy unlike any other at Wool's Orphanage and was perfectly content with living his life out there as a freak. However, his hopeless fate soon changed upon the arrival of a girl who was apparently just as freakish as he was. This is a story of a friendship that was to be forgotten by time. For who would believe the future Dark Lord to ever have feelings. Originally published: 07/13/2011- 02/14/2015 on Fanfiction.net

#180 in Fanfiction || #1 in Hermione || In the language of literature, there exists a seemingly-concrete, antonymous relationship between good and evil, light and dark, hero and monster. And yet, we often disregard the transition from one to another, in which the 'bad guy' becomes 'good.' Perhaps it was the cruel mistreatment of Tom Marvolo Riddle as a child, or maybe it was the bloodline of Slytherin's heir himself that made the boy into the 'monster' who cannot be named. Or, perhaps it was simply because he did not know that his heart would beat in such a frenzy, that his cheeks would redden like a crimson rose, and that his normally-calm facade would melt under the simple gaze of the time-travelling heroine. If I were to bet, I'd say it's the latter. But it matters not why Voldemort could not love, for this is not a story about Voldemort. This is the story of Tom Marvolo Riddle, and how he came into direct conflict and company with the 'brightest witch of her age' ... fifty-years ahead. This is the story of love's recognition, in which the force does not suddenly develop between two people, but a poignant emotion, different for each individual, is uniquely described to be 'love.' Maybe Tom Riddle never loved, much like that of Voldemort. However, as one chooses to stubbornly believe, love existed for Tom Marvolo Riddle as long as he chose to believe that he loved Hermione Jean Granger. ////// NO TRANSLATIONS ARE BEING ALLOWED AT THIS TIME DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters detailed in this book, nor any of the quotations and plot taken from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." They belong to J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers. I do not own the individual graphics in the cover, although I do own the composition/compilation of the cover. The media I post belongs to its owners. \\\\\\

"Are you implying that I am responsible for Voldemort's actions?" Dumbledore's voice had finally turned cold. "No, I'm saying you're responsible for neglecting a young boy! You treated him with nothing but suspicion and coldness, and when he grew up suspicious and cold you took that as confirmation that you were always right about him." "I assume you have a reason for laying these heavy charges at my feet," said Dumbledore quietly. She sighed. "I just think... maybe you should take your own advice and try to solve this problem with love, not destruction. You don't have to destroy a Horcrux. You can heal it." "You speak of remorse," Dumbledore didn't sound impressed. "If I may, I see very little chance of convincing Voldemort to feel empathy for the things he has done -" "Not Voldemort," she interrupted. "Tom." "You are suggesting that we use Voldemort's first Horcrux to reanimate sixteen-year-old Tom Riddle." Dumbledore's tone left much to be desired. ✨Reposting from Ao3 and ff.net!!✨

MATTHEO RIDDLE SERIES BOOK 1 Faye Snape has been enemies with Mattheo Riddle her entire life, the competition has been going on for years. When she turned 10, the dark lord made her get the mark. She has lived with her father Severus Snape since she was little. What happens when she has to save everyone she loves? And go against everything she has ever believed in. Will she find love along the way? I do not own any of the Harry Potter original characters or Mattheo Riddle. This is just a fanfiction. All credits goes to Yasmine Amaro for the lovely Mattheo Riddle! Started 4/7/20 - Finshed 16/2/21 #1 in Outcast #8 in mattheoriddle #147 in wattpad

"I was adored without asking for it. He was feared without trying. Everyone saw the darkness in Mattheo Riddle - except me. Everyone saw the light in me - except him." Mattheo Riddle x Own Character Content Advisory This story contains mature themes and situations that may not be suitable for all readers, including: depictions of war and its aftermath, grief and emotional trauma, themes of family legacy and abandonment, unplanned pregnancy, childbirth, explicit sexual content, strong language, and occasional use of alcohol. Reader discretion is advised.