The main thing is the clash of two very different characters from different time periods. Hermione is a modern - day, well - educated and moral witch, while Tom Riddle is a complex and troubled young wizard from the past who will later become Voldemort. When they meet through time travel, it creates a whole new dynamic. Their interactions can range from Hermione trying to reform Tom, to Tom being intrigued by Hermione's knowledge and power.
In these fanfics, the time travel aspect adds a whole new layer of excitement. It allows for exploring different timelines and how changes in the past can affect the future. For example, if Hermione changes something about Tom Riddle's upbringing, how will it impact the wizarding world as she knows it? Also, seeing Hermione in a world so different from her own, yet trying to navigate it while dealing with Tom, is really interesting. The potential for alternate endings and different character developments is vast.
Well, one intriguing plot is when Hermione goes back in time to stop Tom Riddle from making Horcruxes. It adds a whole new layer of drama as she has to figure out how to do it without disrupting the timeline too much. Another plot is when she travels back and tries to befriend Tom as a child, thinking she can change his future that way. In some fanfictions, the plot of Hermione getting trapped in the past while dealing with Tom Riddle's rise to power is also very interesting.
One plot twist could be that the time travel is not accidental. In a fanfic I read, Dumbledore sent Harry back in time on purpose to try and redeem Tom Riddle. This changes the whole perspective of the story as it shows Dumbledore's more proactive and perhaps riskier side in dealing with the threat of Voldemort.
It's also about the time - travel or alternate universe concepts often used. For example, if Hermione goes back in time, she has the knowledge of the future. How will she use it to deal with Tom? Will she be able to change the course of history? All these possibilities make the fanfiction really engaging. And the power dynamic between them, with Hermione's magic being more learned but Tom's having a natural, dark power, adds another layer of complexity.
Well, first of all, the mystery surrounding Tom Riddle's past is a big draw. When Ginny travels back in time to that era, it's like peeling back the layers of his origin story. Ginny herself is a strong character, and seeing her thrown into a situation with Tom Riddle, a character with such a complex and dark future, makes for a great story. There are so many possibilities - will she be able to stop him from becoming Voldemort? Or will she end up making things worse? All these questions and more make Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle time travel fanfiction so interesting.
A really cool fanfiction is 'Time - Traveling Hermione and Young Tom'. This one has Hermione traveling back in time to stop Tom Riddle from creating Horcruxes in the first place. The story is filled with Hermione's attempts to outwit Tom while also trying not to disrupt the timeline too much. It has some really great character development for both Hermione and Tom, making it a must - read for fans of this pairing.
I really like 'Hermione's Time - Twisted Encounter with Tom Riddle'. It shows Hermione's struggle as she travels back in time and meets a young Tom Riddle. She tries to understand what made him turn into the evil Voldemort. The author does a great job of building the tension between Hermione's good intentions and Tom's already budding dark tendencies. There's also 'The Time - Traveling Witch and the Dark Lord - to - Be' which has a unique take on how Hermione's presence in the past might change the future, especially in relation to Tom Riddle's development.
Well, there's 'Hermione's Time - Travel Encounter with Tom Riddle'. This fanfic focuses on Hermione's attempts to understand Tom Riddle better by traveling back in time. She hopes to find a way to change his future. It's fascinating to see how she tries to use her knowledge from the future to influence the young Tom. There are a lot of emotional moments as Hermione grapples with the ethics of changing someone's fate.
One possible plot could be that Harry travels back in time to Tom Riddle's school days at Hogwarts. He could try to prevent Riddle from turning into Voldemort by befriending him and showing him a different path. Maybe Harry uses his knowledge of the future to expose the dark magic that was influencing Riddle at the time.
One possible plot could be Hermione using her modern knowledge and magic skills to raise Tom in a more positive environment. Maybe she teaches him about equality and kindness from a young age, which changes his view of the wizarding world and prevents him from turning into the dark lord. For example, she could introduce him to muggle culture and values, making him more accepting of different kinds of people.
Well, there could be a plot where Hermione, through a spell gone wrong, enters a dimension where Tom Riddle won the wizarding war and rules with an iron fist. She has to pretend to be on his side to survive and in the process, she discovers some redeeming qualities in him that she didn't expect. Another idea is that Hermione is researching a new form of magic that was only experimented with by Tom Riddle. As she tries to replicate his experiments, she accidentally summons a part of his spirit and they engage in a battle of wits and magic. And yet another plot could be that Hermione is sent on a mission to stop a new dark wizard who is using Tom Riddle's old methods, and in order to understand the enemy better, she uses a time - turner to go back and study Tom Riddle directly, which leads to unexpected interactions and consequences.