In the 'Harry Potter - Harry Adopts Tom Riddle Jr.' fanfiction, how would Harry deal with Tom's dark tendencies?

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.

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.

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.

Hermione would probably be very cautious at first. She would be worried about the potential danger that Tom Riddle could pose, even as a child. But she might also see it as an opportunity to study the roots of dark magic and how to prevent someone from turning to the dark side.

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.

Hermione would likely approach Tom's dark past with a great deal of research. She'd probably dig into the history of Voldemort's early years to understand what led him down that path in the first place. By knowing the root causes, she could try to prevent the same things from happening to Tom. For example, if she found out that loneliness and a sense of being an outcast were factors, she'd make sure Tom had a strong support system at Hogwarts.

Harry would likely be defiant. He has faced Voldemort (Tom Riddle) before and he's not one to cower easily. So, he'd probably start looking for ways to escape right away, using his wits and any small magical items he might have on him.

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.

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.

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.