Tom Riddle's family values are often associated with a thirst for power and a disregard for others. His family, being descendants of Salazar Slytherin, might have passed down a sense of superiority. In fanfiction, his family values could be shown as the root of his dark path. He may have been taught from a young age that pure - blood wizarding families are superior, leading him to view those without pure blood as inferior and worthy of subjugation.
One possible plotline could be exploring the hidden family connections between them. Maybe Harry discovers that he has some distant family relation to Tom Riddle through a convoluted family tree. This could lead to a conflict within Harry as he tries to come to terms with having a relation to the dark wizard. And Severus Snape's family could be intertwined in this discovery, perhaps his family having some role in the past that led to the current situation.
One common portrayal in fanfiction is that of Snape being suspicious of Tom Riddle when he was still a student at Hogwarts. Snape, with his sharp intellect, might notice things about Riddle that others overlook, like his unusual interest in certain dark spells or his ability to manipulate those around him.
In fanfiction, Tom Riddle and Severus Snape are often depicted in complex relationships. Riddle, as the future Voldemort, represents pure evil. Snape, on the other hand, is a more morally ambiguous character. Fanfictions might explore how Snape would react to the younger Riddle at Hogwarts. Maybe Snape would be one of the few to see the darkness in Riddle early on.
One great fanfiction could be where Tom Riddle discovers Severus Snape's hidden potential in potions early on. It might explore how Riddle, with his ambition, tries to mold Snape into a more powerful ally. This could lead to a complex relationship filled with power dynamics and mutual respect for each other's skills.
In some fanfics, Snape and Riddle are portrayed as having a mentor - mentee relationship in reverse. Riddle, being older and more powerful, could have influenced Snape in ways that are not obvious in the original books. For example, in 'The Influence of Riddle on Snape', we see how Snape's early interest in the Dark Arts might have been a result of Riddle's presence at Hogwarts, even if they never directly interacted much.
One great Severus Snape and Tom Riddle fanfiction is 'The Darker Path'. It delves into their time at Hogwarts, exploring how their different natures interacted. Snape's complex relationship with the Dark Arts, influenced by Riddle, is a central theme. The story is full of intrigue and mystery.
One common theme is the exploration of complex relationships. Given the nature of these characters, there's often a lot of tension and power dynamics at play. For example, the contrast between Snape's loyalty and Riddle's (Voldemort's) evil can create interesting scenarios.
A possible plot twist could be that Tom Riddle actually becomes a mentor - like figure to Severus Snape in a fanfiction. Riddle, seeing Snape's talent for the Dark Arts, decides to guide him in a different way than the Death Eaters would. This would completely change the way we view their potential relationship.
Snape's character could become more calculating and cold - hearted. Tom Riddle is not exactly a nurturing figure, and being raised by him would expose Snape to a world of power - seeking and self - interest. Snape may lose some of his capacity for love and affection that he had for Lily in the original story. He would be more focused on achieving power and status within Riddle's regime. His relationships with other characters would be more transactional. For instance, he would not form the same kind of complex relationship with Narcissa Malfoy as he did in the original story because his priorities would be different, being centered around Riddle's goals rather than his own personal loyalties and emotions.
Sure. There may be fanfictions where the'seduction' is more of a metaphorical struggle for Harry Potter's soul or loyalty. It could be about Tom Riddle using his charm and intelligence to win Harry over to his way of thinking, in a very clean and non - inappropriate way. This can make for an interesting exploration of the characters' dynamics.