I really liked 'My Adopted Son, Tom Riddle'. This fanfiction has a unique take on the idea. The reader not only adopts Tom but also tries to shield him from the dark influences at Hogwarts. It has some great plot twists and the writing style is very immersive.
The concept is appealing because it offers a chance to rewrite Tom Riddle's story. Fans like the idea of preventing him from becoming Voldemort.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Harry adopts Tom Riddle when he's still a young boy at the orphanage. Harry then uses his own experiences of growing up without parents to bond with Tom. He teaches Tom about magic in a different way than Dumbledore did, focusing on the positive aspects of magic for good. This could lead to Tom not becoming the evil Voldemort we know.
Redemption is a common theme. Since Tom Riddle later becomes Voldemort, many fanfictions with an oc adopting him focus on whether he can be redeemed through the love and care of the oc. Another theme is the power of family. The oc often tries to create a family - like environment for Tom, which is something he lacks in the original story.
There's a fanfic titled 'Hermione's Shadow Encounter with Riddle'. In this story, Hermione is transported back in time and meets a young Tom Riddle. It shows how her modern knowledge clashes with his ancient, dark magic ways. It's a great read if you like stories that explore the contrast between different magical ideologies.
One great Tom Riddle Jr and Hermione fanfiction is 'A Twist in Time'. In this story, Hermione somehow gets transported back in time and has to deal with a young Tom Riddle. It's really interesting to see how their different personalities clash and interact. The author does a great job of portraying Hermione's intelligence and Tom's growing darkness.
One great Tom Riddle love story fanfiction is 'A Dark Affair'. It delves into a relationship between Tom and an original character. The story is well - written, exploring the complex nature of Tom Riddle. Another one is 'Love in the Shadows of Hogwarts' which shows a more secretive love that develops against the backdrop of Hogwarts' dark secrets. And 'Tom's Forbidden Love' is also interesting as it takes a different approach to how Tom could fall in love while still maintaining his dark side.
One great Tom Riddle time travel fanfiction is 'Back in Time with Tom'. It really delves into how Tom's character might change if he were to travel through time. The author does a great job of showing how his past experiences and future knowledge interact.
At first, it might be rocky. Tom would be suspicious of Harry's intentions. But as Harry shows him genuine care, Tom would start to open up. Eventually, they could become like family, with Tom looking up to Harry as a role model.
There's also 'Adopting the Dark Lord'. In this fanfiction, the oc is from a different magical family and takes Tom under their wing. The story delves deep into the Hogwarts era of Tom Riddle and how the oc's influence might change his future. It has some great character development and a lot of plot twists.
One possible plot twist could be that Tom Riddle's dark tendencies start to resurface despite Hermione's positive influence. Maybe he begins to secretly manipulate those around him at Hogwarts while still maintaining a facade of being a reformed child. This could lead to a rift between Hermione and some of her friends who suspect Tom but don't understand why Hermione is so trusting.