#ginnyxtom

Finding Tom and Ginny fanfics can be hard so here’s a list of some of my favs.

Underworld by Tara1189

Summary: "I rather like having you down here. Like Persephone." Ginny/Tom

Why read it? This was the very first Gin n Tonic fanfic I read and sent me hurtling down the Ginny/Tom ship (there is no escape now). This story is dark and beautifully written. It explores the what if Ginny never escaped the Chamber. If you're a lover of Hades/Persephone legend you'll love this. The authors portrayal of Tom is dark and captivating and her imagery is wonderful. I highly recommend reading any of this authors work. She has a few other Gin n Tonic fanfics, all of which are as amazing as this one.

Authors other Gin n tonic stories: Tempus,  Venom,  and Lullaby. All are complete, unique and dark. 

The Law of Complementary Colors by could-have-beens (eryn_laegolas)

Summary: Tom is determined to reclaim his past. Ginny is just as determined to change his future.

Why read it? My favourite 😍 It's wonderfully written with an interesting plot. The author takes her time to develop all the characters in such a believable way and she has a skill for making you care about all the characters. Her portrayal of Tom is spectacular - he's intelligent, cunning, manipulative but you can also see the young boy that he is and understand how a boy was set down the road of becoming a monster. It's a slow burn romance - enemies to friends to lovers. Ginny and Tom's dynamic is fascinating. It's like a game of chess and smoke and mirrors.

Bonus Points: Great humour and banter. Long, detailed, and well-written. Author has a clear wealth of knowledge and love for the franchise and there is a lot of care put into the story. Spot on humour and the pacing is perfect. 

Authors other Gin n Tonic Stories: If By Happenstance. 

A Little Secret by Willowingends

Summary: He's so cold, but when he touches her, it is like fire has been lit under her skin. He doesn't ask, he no longer has to. He never has. But she's changing, she's learning.

Why read it? This one-shot is wonderfully dark and mysterious. It’s a canon divergance story that takes place in a world where the horcrux Tom Riddle has won and kept Ginny by his side. Tom has been keeping many secrets from Ginny and It’s tense watching Ginny discover the truth of the man she is with. You’re kept on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. 

Authors other Gin n Tonic stories: When Things Are Good

Clandestine by thegreennoodle

Summary: Tom has always loved Ginny. That didn't stop him from keeping a secret or two from her.

Why read it? Do you like darker stories? Do you love muggle AUs? Then you’ll love this! Tom is passionately and obsessively in love with his friend Ginny and will do pretty much anything within his power to keep her. Not a story for the light hearted - the villain wins in this one. Beautifully written and a captivating read. 

Fire & Ice by PlonkerOnDaLoose

Summary: Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. Ginny Weasley burns for revenge and Tom Riddle is frozen in time. When two forces of nature collide, destruction is assured.

Why read it? This story follows Ginny who has gone back in time to stop Tom and after his future self won. This story is brilliant and delves into the social politics of Hogwarts, mainly that of the Slytherin students and the constant power struggles. The character portrayals are unique and vibrant and fun to read about and everyone has interesting dynamics with other characters. Ginny and Tom’s chemistry is off the charts and their power struggle is exciting to read. Sadly, the story seems to be abandoned but what has been written is great and worth the read. 

The Lesser Evil by FireAngel23

Summary: PostHogwarts. Ginny finds herself in a complicated position when a secret society is baying for her blood, soon, it seems everyone who she loves wants her dead. Her only option is to trust the lesser evil....Slight AU

Why read it? If you want a reeeeally dark story this would be it. Sadly, it’s only got one chapter but what has been written is interesting and makes me wish there was more. 

Other places to find Ginny/Tom Fanfics. 

If you know how to work the site there are quite a few over in Livejournal. If you’re like me and can’t work livejournal, here’s a link to a list of the fanfics over there that sublimeclarity made! Some of the links don’t work - either the link is broken or the story has been deleted - but you can still find a lot of those deleted ones using Wayback Machine by posting the url into it. 

“I’m on a writing hiatus,” she says stubbornly, squinting off into the distance.

On the wind, you hear the silent laughter of her muse and brain as they conspire against her, “sure you are.”

All of that is merely to say, that I just spent the last half hour (maybe a little longer, honestly have no idea) writing a little drabble. I blame @colubrina for talking about vampires. Truly I do. Which, I suppose is fair enough, because the Christmas drabble I wished to gift her with didn’t wish to be written, and I didn’t have time to write her a birthday drabble...so this, in a way, is what happened instead.

Honestly, have no idea where it came from, but here is a little Gin N’ Tonic for your Monday. (I cannot for the life of me remember who to tag, so a massive apology on that front.)

For Collie, for she is lovely, and she inspires me endlessly. She deserves all the nice things.

   “Do you want to live forever?” He asks, as if he is talking about the weather; the snow is gently cascading from the sky, and the white powder clings to everything in sight. The frigid snow litters her ginger hair, dusts her eyelashes, and sticks to her dark coloured robes with fierce conviction.

  She shouldn’t be out here alone. She shouldn’t have left home without one of her many brothers—six of them to be exact—simply because she wished to go for a stroll through the knee high snow.

  The forest was quiet, that is, until he showed up. There is a graceful, calculated way in which he strides towards her. There is no rush; it is as if he has all the time in the world.

  His eyes are dark, darker than the inky night sky when the stars are absent, and when the moon hides her visage. His skin is as pale as the snow all around them. His hair is possibly the most chaotic thing about him, dark curls that seemingly have no order to them.

  She knows she should leave; he is a stranger, a stranger that feels dangerous. Yet, there is something compelling, entrancing about him.

  She cannot tell how old he is, but she doubts he's much older than she—she just turned seventeen last summer.

  The words stumble out of her mouth, and she has no control over them, “doesn’t everyone?”

  He makes a soft sound of amusement, getting much closer now, so close, she can almost touch him.

  The wind howls, kicking up some of the white powder, and it flies in a flurry all around them. She can taste it in the air, something big is about to happen.

  “Perhaps...” He whispers, and his voice is smooth as velvet, and rich as a pot of melted chocolate. She errantly thinks about how she could do with some right now, she is chilled to the bone—her fingers are beginning to ache.

  “Who are you?” She asks, her tongue darting out to wet her slightly chapped lips.

  “The more pertinent question is, who are you?” He counters, his slender fingers cautiously reaching out to twirl themselves around a long lock of her bright ginger hair. She shivers, but not from the cold, much to this contrary, her skin now feels as if it could burst into flames any second.

  She hesitates, looking up into his dark eyes, drowning in the bottomless pools. He looks as if he had been carved from marble by the Gods themselves. Swallowing thickly, finally regaining the ability to speak, she says, “my name is Ginevra...”

  “Ginevra.” Her name rolls off his tongue reverently, and suddenly she is a beautiful creature as well, she is worth all the stars in the sky, and she burns as bright as an everlasting flame. “It’s nice to make your acquaintance...my name is Tom.”

  Part of her doesn’t believe him, how can such a ordinary name belong to such a magnificent creature. In that moment she realises she is wrapped up in a daze, he has cast a spell on her. She finds she doesn’t mind.

  “Such a pretty thing you are,” Tom smiles—it is a close lipped smile, and wonders what he looks like laughing without abandon.

  This strange man from the forest has captivated her.

  “Tell me Ginevra, how would you like to be a Queen?”

  She snaps out of her daze enough to narrow her eyes at him. A Queen? She's never been one for pompous circumstance, or following all the dainty rules of the upper class socialites—plus, even if she is from one of the Old Families, her family's poverty and destitution caused the other families to turn their noses up at them.

  “A Queen?” She repeats with a snarl.

  His fingers untangle themselves from her hair, and move to gently grasp her face—his fingers are as cold as ice—and he smiles widely, his rows of perfect teeth on full display. Except, there is one difference, his canines are far pointer than normal. It is only then, that Ginny Weasley comes to the conclusion that Tom is a vampire.

  She hasn’t heard any news of a nest around here in years. Yet, standing before her, is the epitome of polished grace, not to mention, a vampire. She has only heard tales from when she was a child, nothing rooted in facts, only myth and superstition.

  “You are a feisty girl aren't you?” He asks, stepping forward until his face is inches away from hers. “Perhaps not a Queen in the traditional sense...how would you like to rule the world with me, Ginevra?”

  Truthfully, Ginny had never cared for her full name, but hearing him say it makes her like it. Well, more so, she loves hearing his velvety voice utter her name.

  Ginny doesn’t really care to rule either, but then she recalls the snubs and sneers she's gotten from those fancy dressed witches and wizards over the years. Their lives are filled with frivolity, and complacency. Things have remained the same for centuries, and they are quite happy to let it continue on like that. She thinks it is time for a change.

  Ginny wishes to tear apart the fanciful world of grandeur and opulence that they enjoy. Not because they have earned it, but simply because of their names and the families they were born into.

  So, with a broad grin of her own she replies, “yes, Tom. I think I would like that very much.”

Tom had been relaxing in the Library all day. Needless to say he was tired of the insolence at Hogwarts. All these people willing to let mudbloods into their lives -- it disgusted him. Tom Riddle was not one to forgive betrayals. His followers would be meeting tonight at midnight and Tom was to be there before the rest of them. Last time, they talked about the basalisk. Apparently, she'd gotten out last night without Tom's permission. Of course, such things did happen when the Chamber was open. He let her have free reign as long as she followed his orders. He liked the basalisk, she protected him and all his secret things but he wouldn't have her exposing them. Tonight, before he met with his followers, Tom would order her to stay in the Chamber for two whole weeks. No more roaming about. 

He sighed when he clumsily dropped a book. Rolling his eyes dramatically, Tom reached down to pick up the book when he heard a thump and a small voice in the next isle over. Curious, Tom left the book where it was and peered into the next isle. He saw nothing. Slowly, Tom rounded the book shelf and found a girl on the ground. His eyebrows furrowed and he looked around. Seeing no one, he thought it safe to offer her his help. After all, one could never have too many allies. When she looked up at him, the girl backed away as if she were frightened. He considered her with curiosity. Surely she knew nothing of him. 

Harry Potter Blind Date (X): Ginny Weasley/Tom Riddle