giving up too early

Set in the age of the Salem Witch Trials, Merope is accused of being a witch and is taken to prison. What will Tom Riddle (Sr.) do in such a situation? How will the lack of a Love Potion affect his thoughts? Warnings for SalemWitchTrials!AU and depictions of someone being hanged. Also, Tom Marvolo Riddle isn't born in this fic. Please read and review!