Maid of Enchantment (Merope Gaunt/ Tom Riddle Sr.)
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Merope Gaunt and her family have also been the talk of the village, but never for a good reason. After years of abuse at the hands of her father and brother she now finds herself alone.
The Riddle family sees this as a chance to finally remove the eye swore that is the Gaunt home. By offering Merope a place in their home. Though she knows their offer is not out of sympathy she agrees if it means she can be close to their son, Tom. Thus becoming the new housemaid, and despite keeping her magic ability a secrets the Riddles soon discover another talent of her's.
She soon builds a strong sisterhood with other young maids that make her understand she is not alone when it comes to suffering in life. For the first time in her life she has true friends, true support, and true ambitions to survive in her new freedom.
In time Merope learns that the snobbish handsome Tom Riddle is a facade, and he learns Merope is far more noble than anyone could imagine.
Tw: adult language, drug use, and sexual content
Also: No love potion!