Tom wasn't always so afraid of death.
Being an account of a boy who was sinking and the world that let him drown. ::one-shot, some adult themes::
Albus accepted Tom's obvious mistreatment and a thousand miles away a prophecy was born. Looking back, he regrets not knowing how far Tom Riddle would go in his quest for acceptance. But not even he is master of time, and there are no second chances.
Think of a memory. A happy memory. ::Tom is not like the other children:: One-shot.