There are indeed. One aspect that makes 'Harry married to Tom' fanfictions interesting is how the authors deal with their conflicting personalities. In some stories, they might overcome their differences due to some magical bond or shared destiny. It's always fascinating to see how different writers interpret this rather unusual pairing.
Yes, it is quite a popular concept in the fanfiction world. The idea of pairing two such iconic and contrasting characters creates a lot of interesting story possibilities. It combines the heroism of Harry Potter with the dark allure of Tom Riddle. Many fans are intrigued by the thought of how their relationship would develop, given their very different natures and the history of enmity between them in the original series.
Common themes include the struggle between good and evil. Since Harry is the hero and Tom is the villain, their relationship in a married state in fanfiction often delves into how they deal with this fundamental difference. There's also the theme of acceptance. Harry accepting Tom's dark past and Tom accepting Harry's values. And a theme of transformation, where either Harry changes Tom or vice versa in terms of their outlooks and actions.
One common theme is the power struggle. Since both Harry and Tom are powerful in their own ways, the fanfictions often explore how they balance power within their relationship. Another theme could be secrecy, as their relationship might not be accepted by the wizarding community.
There's also 'Harry and Tom: The Forbidden Alliance'. It's a fanfiction that delves into a rather complex relationship between the two. They find themselves in a situation where they have to form an alliance against a common, dark enemy, and the story is filled with intense magical battles and emotional turmoil.
Harry might develop a stronger sense of justice due to his Gryffindor influence, while Tom could be more influenced by Slytherin's ambition. So Harry focuses on helping others, and Tom on achieving his own goals.
Tom, on the other hand, could start to see the value in friendship and loyalty through working with Harry. His character could soften a bit, realizing that there are other ways to gain power and respect than through fear and intimidation. For example, he could learn from Harry's ability to inspire people. They could also have a sort of mentor - mentee relationship in some aspects, with each teaching the other different spells or magical theories. This would make Tom a more complex and well - rounded character.
They could start by having small moments of understanding. For example, when one of them is in trouble, the other shows unexpected kindness. This could gradually build trust between them.
I think Luna Lovegood would be an interesting character to include. Her unique perspective on magic and the world around her could add an element of mystery and wonder to the fanfiction. Also, Severus Snape. His complex past and relationship with both Harry and Tom (in a way, as Tom became Voldemort) could bring a lot of depth to the story. And Hagrid, who could provide a connection to the more gentle and nurturing side of the wizarding world, which might be important for Harry and Tom's relationship development.
Hermione could be a major character. She might use her intelligence to try and figure out where Tom has taken Harry. She could be researching old spells or looking through Tom's past hideouts to find clues.