Ever since Merope drugged Tom Riddle Sr with the love potion the last few months flew by in a blissful state of intoxication. However, when one day she decides she's had enough and leaves his pitcher clear of the potion...Tom's eyes fluttered open, surprise and agony mixed on his features. The spell had broken...enchantment gone...it was just fate and them. Tom/Merope Romance. AU.

Dumbledore has realised the error of his ways, and that a mere 'watchful eye' over Tom was not going to change much. AU in which Dumbledore turns back time to drop of a small diary in the hands of an angsty boy, with perhaps ample time and an outlet to express emotions Tom does not quite go dark. AU/Redeemable!Voldemort/Humour/Crackfic