The self - insert could change Tom Riddle's fate by showing him true friendship. In the original story, Tom Riddle was a lonely boy who turned to dark magic. If the self - insert befriends him and is always there for him, it might make him less likely to seek power through dark means.
By introducing him to different magical cultures. Maybe the self - insert comes from a culture that values life and magic in a more positive light. Sharing these values with Tom could make him see that there are other ways to be powerful than through dark magic and domination.
One great Tom Riddle x OC self - insert fanfiction is 'The Dark Lord's Heart'. In this story, the OC is a witch who accidentally stumbles into Tom Riddle's world during his Hogwarts days. It beautifully portrays the initial conflict between the two as the OC tries to resist Riddle's allure. Another good one is 'Riddle's Redemption'. Here, the OC has a unique ability that makes Riddle curious and their relationship evolves in an unexpected way.
One common theme is redemption. Many fanfictions try to show the self - insert character attempting to redeem Tom Riddle from his dark path. Another theme is the power of love, how the love of the self - insert might change Tom. For example, in some stories, the self - insert's love makes Tom question his evil intentions.
Well, start by creating a well - rounded OC. Consider their family, their magic abilities, and their values. When it comes to Tom Riddle, stay true to his canon characteristics. In the fanfiction, make the OC's insertion into Tom's world logical. For instance, they could be a new student or a visitor to Hogwarts. Build the relationship through shared experiences. It could be a joint project in a class or a common mystery they have to solve. Also, use vivid language to describe the emotions and the atmosphere in the story.
Well, 'tom riddle x self insert fanfiction' can be a bit hard to find the really good ones. However, 'The Unforeseen Bond' is quite good. It shows how the self - insert character struggles with the knowledge of who Tom Riddle will become while still falling for him. There's also 'My Encounter with Tom' which is more of a light - hearted take on the relationship.
Perhaps the self - insert is a time - traveler who accidentally ends up in Tom Riddle's era. They know his future as Voldemort and try to subtly change the course of events. They might start by joining his study group, and as they get closer, they introduce positive influences like Muggle - friendly magic ideas. This causes a rift between Tom and his budding dark followers as he starts to question his own beliefs.
They could stand out by their backstory. If they come from a different part of the non - magical world or have a really strange family history related to magic. Say, their family was once part of a secret dark magic cult but they didn't know until they entered the wizarding world. This would give them a different perspective and make them stand out. Also, their attitude towards the existing power structures in the wizarding world, like being very critical of Dumbledore's decisions from the start, would make them distinct.
Well, in some fanfictions, Tom Riddle could be developed as having a bit of a conscience from the start. Maybe the diary contains some part of his soul that wasn't fully corrupted yet. So instead of being purely evil, he has moments of hesitation or confusion about his actions.
They can interact as students. For example, if they time - travel to when Tom Riddle was at Hogwarts, they could be in the same classes or clubs. Maybe they join the Duelling Club where Tom Riddle was known to participate. Another way is through chance encounters in the hallways or the library. They could strike up conversations about magic or Hogwarts history.
Tom Riddle might be very suspicious at first. He is a very intelligent and cautious person. He would likely view time travelers as a threat to his plans or as a strange new phenomenon that he wants to control. So, he could start by trying to figure out their motives and how they managed to travel through time.
Tom's character could become more vengeful. Meeting his father, who may have abandoned him, could make him more determined to prove his worth and power. He might see his father as a symbol of all those who have wronged him, and this could lead to a more rapid descent into darkness.