Harry Riddle - Love is a different time

Tom is seven years old and seven months when Harry suddenly appears- as if by magic into his room in Wool's Orphanage, and subsequently in his life. Tom learns that Harry is like him, special and gifted and feels a connection with him. They grow up together, discover magic together, and protect each other from every obstacle and cruel reality of their time. Tom is eager to explore his ability, even when the matrons whisper he is the devil. He is eager to find his family, convinced his father is out there and a life beyond the Orphanage is possible. Tom is determined Harry will stay forever by his side- that is until fate challenges him, and he will have to make a choice.

Not a time travel fix it, more like a "what if" Harry Potter- a boy whose greatest power is love grew up alongside the boy who would potentially be the evilest, most power-hungry, dark wizard, and prophecized nemesis?

!Disclaimer!
all characters used belong to J.K Rowling

Original author is SquibNation10 on Ao3
I don't make claim to this story nor own it this masterpiece is theirs.
link to original: https://archiveofourown.org/works/33247669/chapters/82551835