In a London orphanage in the 1930s, Ines, a born Legilimency, and young boy Tom Riddle were attracted to each other due to their "abnormal" abilities, forming a twisted symbiotic relationship in a repressive environment. As the shadow of Grindelwald approaches and the clouds of World War II hang over, the two spy on and contain each other in a unique way. They explore their own lives in the darkness and quietly change the fate of the other.
The wizarding world of Europe is in turmoil. Grindelwald's power expanded rapidly, and his followers caused chaos in various countries and tried to overturn the International Statute of Secrecy. The British Ministry of Magic is on high alert, and Aurors are frequently sent to the European continent to support the battle against Grindelwald. The professors at Hogwarts discussed the situation privately, and Dumbledore - regarded by many as the only wizard who could stand up to Grindelwald.
At the same time, the pure-blood family also split into two factions: some supported Grindelwald, while others stayed on the sidelines or opposed it. The atmosphere within Slytherin House was particularly delicate, and Tom Riddle quickly learned how to navigate this environment without openly taking sides while still utilizing their resources.
The Muggle world in London is sliding step by step into the abyss of war. In 1939, World War II broke out and air raid sirens sounded frequently. Children in the orphanage were forced to squeeze into air-raid shelters and listen to the roar of bombs in the distance. Materials were scarce and food rationing made the already poor Wall Charity Home even more difficult. When Tom and Ines return here during their winter and summer vacations, they can always feel depression and fear spreading in the air.
The Muggle wars indirectly affected the wizarding world. Some wizarding families choose to temporarily emigrate abroad, while others take advantage of the chaos and operate in secret. The Ministry of Magic had to tighten its control over magic exposure, fearing that wizards' abilities would be discovered by Muggles during the war.
Purpose: Reconstruct Voldemort's boyhood from the perspective of Legilimency, and explore the possibility of "atypical redemption" in a dark tone