Warnings: future SLASH (boy x boy), MAJOR NO-MAGIC!AU (Alternate Universe, specifically the Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town setting), possible OOC, life story
Pairings: TMR/HP, implied AD/GG, implied KS/NT (Kingsley x Tonks), onesided JP/LE
Standard disclaimer applies: I do not own Harry Potter or any brand you recognize in this story. J.K. Rowling is credited with the creation of these characters (I'm not fond of using OCs in my own fanfiction). I also do not own the Harvest Moon series by Natsume.
As he grew less part of the mountains and more part of the town, Tom was increasingly accepted by the townspeople. They greeted him like old friends, companions, a loved one. He was part of them now.
Caught up in their petty squabbles and gossip as well, it seemed.
"Riddle!" called James Potter, the jealous man who had decided he hated him. "Think you're so good, don't you? Think that just because you've been doing well, that you can steal my woman? Stay away from Lily!"
"It's not my fault she doesn't want you," Tom retorted simply.
James glared back.
Posted in its full form on Ao3, except for the sequel and the eventual epilogue :). I'll be posting 5 of these per a day (I think?), but because it's long that might become 10 a day.