Lumos & Nox

by Traveller Tonight

December, 1926. A wretched woman walks down a path of no return, hoping against hope to claw back what she was shorn of; she has just opened Pandora's box . . . April, 1977. A young witch is involved in a minor run-in with a pure-blood scion and unknowingly draws the attention of the last person she would ever wish to cross. Tom Riddle x OC Alternative Universe

1. Introduction

Dearest reader,

Thanks for reading this, since Introduction is the part most of readers choose to skip (only to go back regretfully, he he he).

As if was not already overwhelmed with countless Tom Riddle fanfictions, I had the wonderful idea to contribute with my own story (yeah, surprise!).

NOTE #1: This is an alternative universe, which means that there are a lot of major alterations, especially as to timelines. Still, I am disturbingly obsessed with canon, thus a lot of things are kept as they were in the books (at least, most of them).

NOTE #2: Since we are talking about an alternative universe, a lot of things must be clarified. However, instead of bombarding the reader with heaps of information regarding the OCs and the alterations made in the first chapter, I went for the "Show don't tell" method. Excruciatingly slow... So, in case something confuses you or it's not made clear right away, please be patient; very likely, your queries will be answered in time, as the plot unravels.

NOTE #3: I believe myself very open to opinions and comments and should you detect mistakes as to grammar, syntax, typos, canon info or else, please feel free to point it out. Your help is priceless. Yet, unkind, hateful or offensive comments are unacceptable and they will be reported.

NOTE #4: No regular/slow updates. Life's a b*tch and a hungry time and inspiration-consumer, thus it's rather impossible to keep a steady update schedule.

P.S. English is not my native language and this is my first attempt to write a fanfiction, so please be tolerant with my mistakes; I always try to be careful and edit my texts thoroughly.

WARNING: Use of offensive language. Clichés are also present *bend down head sheepishly*, but I reckon they'are limited. I guess it's needless to say this, but I hope this fanfic will not be viewed as the hackneyed story of bad-boy-meets-good-girl etc. because I've tried so so so hard to keep my story away from this sort of storyline. I like to think of it as a story of personal growth and trial and tribulations and... Okay, I quit my ramble now.

Disclaimer:

⌮ The universe, characters, some snippets and dialogues belong to worderful J. K. Rowling and the Warner Bros. Pictures. I own nothing but my OCs and plot.

⌮ Multiple POVs

⌮ Alternative Universe - Timeline ahead, read on your own responsibility

(Hopefully) Enjoy,

Leta

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Started: 31/5/2017

Completed: —

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