A take on how Tom Riddle came to be, the events that conspired to make him who he is, and whether it is ever possible to take a stand against Fate - or is everything inevitable? Possible future Tom/Harry if I extend the story beyond a mere oneshot. R&R!

AU:The Order, the Purebloods and the Ministry are all vying for political power. Among such immense and influential entities, how will Harry fare? The Wizarding world is evolving, yet it is difficult to see which pieces are the black, and which the white.