In this fanfiction scenario, Harry might see a bit of himself in Tom Riddle Jr. They both grew up without parents in a rather difficult situation. So, Harry adopts him. As Tom grows up, he starts to develop different relationships with the characters we know from the original series. For example, he could become friends with Ron and Hermione's children. However, there would always be an underlying tension as everyone remembers who he could have become. Harry has to constantly battle the fear that Tom might still turn out like Voldemort, and he uses his own experiences of facing dark magic to guide Tom in a better direction.
One possible plotline could be that Harry, having seen the destruction Tom Riddle caused as Voldemort, decides to take young Tom under his wing to prevent him from going down that dark path. He could introduce Tom to the love and friendship he never had, like the friendships Harry formed at Hogwarts. This new environment and positive influence might change Tom's view of the world.
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.
Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, Harry adopts Tom Riddle Jr after a time - travel incident. Harry realizes that by changing Tom's upbringing, he can prevent the rise of Voldemort. He takes Tom under his wing and shows him the value of family. Tom, growing up with Harry, starts to develop different values. He becomes interested in protecting the wizarding world rather than ruling it. This could lead to a completely different wizarding world where the threat of Voldemort never really existed.
Harry would likely use his own experiences of facing inner darkness. He could talk to Tom about his struggles with the part of Voldemort that was in him. By sharing his own story, he hopes to make Tom understand that he has a choice and doesn't have to give in to any dark desires.
At first, it would probably be really tense. Tom is used to being on his own and having his own dark thoughts. Harry would be super cautious. But as time goes on, Harry's kindness might start to break through Tom's barriers. They could become like brothers, with Harry teaching Tom about the good in the world and Tom starting to trust Harry.
As the story progresses, their relationship could become more complex. Harry might become a father figure to Tom, teaching him right from wrong. Tom, on the other hand, could start to see Harry as someone he can rely on, but also struggle with his own inner demons that might pull him away from Harry's influence.
Yes, in fanfiction, the concept of Harry Potter and Tom Riddle as soul mates is possible. Fanfiction often explores alternative relationships and character dynamics. Writers can create scenarios where their destinies are intertwined in a way that goes beyond the traditional enmity in the original series. It allows for a deeper exploration of their similarities and differences, and how they could be connected on a more profound level.
A theme that is often explored is the exploration of the characters' pasts. Since Tom Riddle jr has a very troubled past, fanfictions might dig into it more deeply. And for Harry, his connection to Tom through the Horcruxes also plays a role. By exploring their pasts, the fanfictions try to show how they could have a different relationship than what was shown in the original books.
One possible plotline could be that Harry starts to show an interest in dark magic like Tom Riddle did. Maybe he becomes overly ambitious in his studies, trying to outperform everyone in a way that borders on the obsessive competitiveness that Riddle had. Another could be that Harry begins to isolate himself from his friends, just as Riddle did when he was at Hogwarts, as he delves deeper into the knowledge that Riddle once pursued.
One possible plotline could be that Harry, with his knowledge of the Dark Arts from his own experiences, tries to show Tom the true nature of defensive magic. He might start by teaching basic spells like the Shield Charm. Harry could also share his insights on how to resist the allure of the Dark Arts, which is something Tom struggles with in his later years as Voldemort.
One common theme is redemption. Since Tom Riddle becomes Voldemort in the original story, these fics often explore the idea of whether he can be redeemed with Harry's help. Another theme is the power of family. Harry, having grown up without a proper family for a long time, tries to create a loving family for Tom. And the theme of changing destiny also runs through. It's about whether they can change the dark future that was set for Tom in the original story.