A mild-mannered library worker by day and a fanficcer by night. One of the "in-my-own-world" Gryffs neither interested in fame nor glory. Writing AU because the question "What if__?" will never be answered to my satisfaction.
Aw! I like Dudders, but I've always had a soft spot for big lugheads who learn a lesson. And I LOVE this sneaky curse plot! I was so disappointed nothing came of the house at Privet Drive being abandoned that this more than makes up for it. Although poor Vernon. How often does anyone say that?
Author's Response: Not often, I'll bet. Thank you for reading and reviewing! It's kind of a mystery what happened to the house after the whole family left so suddenly. I've often wondered what the neighbors thought, whether the grass grew long and the flowerbeds were unweeded, and the mail piled up. And it seemed not impossible that after Voldemort's death some of his followers would try to get back at Harry out of spite, before they were all rounded up. I think everybody likes Dudders. He had a lot to overcome, but it seemed like he was coming around in the end, and he probably made out okay in the long run.
Mm. I'm happy someone's writing about a proper canon sociopath doing what he does best! And somehow making that type of mutually-abusive relationship work. And for respectfully (!) dealing with blood and sex magic! You're batting 1 for 1! Hooray! (Although Tom ought to be humming The Captain's Daughter rather than some Disneyfied shanty)
Author's Response: Thank you for reading and enjoying the story! A relationship with Tom Riddle only works as long as there's something in it for him, and the girl (if she's not a follower like Bellatrix) doesn't mind taking the risk of her lover deciding to kill her rather than go to the bother of erasing her memory. Treasure Island was published in 1883, so Tom would have read it but never have heard of Walt Disney, which was probably a good thing for Muggles. He might have decided to eradicate them all instead of subjugating them. :D