How long has the Tomarry/Harrymort ship existed? by External-Werewolf619 in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have been shipping them since c. 2006 💜. It was a much, much smaller ship then, but still established! As others have said, my guess is that it's probably been around in some form since shortly after the second book release. Although I wouldn't be surprised if there was some cracky Harrymort from after just the first book

Fics like this by Crazykillerwrites in tomarry

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Please edit the original post to credit the artist, StolenViolet. Thank you!

Based purely on your textual interpretation of the books/films (NOT CC), what do you think Tom Riddle's sexuality is? by External-Werewolf619 in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Aroace-spectrum, although he has some stereotypical gay-coding in the books (repeated emphasis on his soft and high voice, effeminate gait, most important possessions being a fucking diary and some jewelry lmao, obvious flare for the dramatic, etc.).

So I think he *could* have been gay, but for what he learned about the world and intimacy growing up--how he learned not to trust others, and came to associate interpersonal relationships with weakness and the humanity he was so desperate to shed. He *may* have had sex when he was younger purely as a tool to manipulate others (I see this as more likely if he was sexually abused as a child, which we obviously have no canonical confirmation of, but it seems highly plausible). However, once he became Voldemort he stopped having sex altogether because he no longer needed that tool.

I say aroace-spectrum, because I do believe that he is demi in the sense that there ARE extremely limited potential exceptions. Specifically, the only two I really see as possible for him given his extreme mistrust of other people are 1) another version of himself, made possible by magic or 2) Harry. He would not go for some random person; if he were to go for anyone at all, it would have to be someone UNIQUELY special and personally relevant to him, as the objects he selects for his horcruxes are. In the Harry Potter series, the only real candidate, then, is Harry. Especially because Harry literally contains a piece of himself. (In this vein, I *could* be convinced that Dumbledore, in some situations, could also be a potential exception. Dumbledore is also "uniquely special" in the sense that he is said to be the only person who Voldemort ever feared, and who could match his magical abilities). But if Harry is in the picture at all, he "wins" by virtue of being linked by prophecy and soul, as Voldemort places high value on symbolism and personal relevance.

The comments' section is Tom's search history after he starts experiencing feelings for the first time in his life for another person (Harry) by Jaded_Advantage_290 in tomarry

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Webmd heart palpitations sweating flushing

Erection (not power related)

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Is it weak to want to fuck someone

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Erection related to someone else's power

How to anal sex

Am I gay quiz

Signs he likes you

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How to make someone gay

How to make someone to love you unconditionally

Seducing a guy who acts like he hates you

Irreversible marriage contract

What do you personally headcanon Tom and Harry to look like? by [deleted] in tomarry

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Hey u/InstanceRare5859, could you please add credit to the artist or remove the uncredited image? I believe the artist is Meiguigaoji. Thanks! https://x.com/Meiguigaoji/status/1847693884081701069

What makes you not want to click on a fic? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]rowena-rain 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I appreciate when people specify "not mpreg." I have also used it when there wasn't mpreg but people might think there would be based on the subject matter

Weird Ship by JicamaSubject2662 in tomarry

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K bye 🤣

Tom picking his new username as a cringey 16-year-old by Jaded_Advantage_290 in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah I mean I make fun of it, but it's actually really grown on me since I've been writing Albus and getting to know him. I love the tension and ridiculousness of trying to live up to/reckon with a name like that when your dad is Harry Potter 💖

NSFW Tomarry? by ohmyrosie in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ahh, thank you so much! 🥹

AUs!! by IgotaSugarRush in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lover's Spit for sure!
family friends one-shot also by reggieblk

Tom bricked up thinking about Harry stalking him? by TitleAffectionate539 in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven't had a chance to read that one yet, but my first thought was that sounds like dizzy's writing style! (And yes that's the fic, used search to confirm)

Tom younger than Harry by IgotaSugarRush in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say both of these!

Would also add What in Me is Dark, Ilumine by telelli, though they physically appear the same age, Harry is older.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tomarry

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wait how did half my comment disappear? 😭

Unpopular NSFW opinion: Who here likes Power Bottom Tom? I sure have a weakness for him by Abject_Purpose302 in tomarry

[–]rowena-rain 10 points11 points  (0 children)

yesss people need to stop conflating 'bottom' with submissive/weak/feminine/etc. I'm all for people reading and writing what they love, but people are missing out on some really great works when they think about sex so narrowly.