#riddlewald

[kazuza-art]

Censored cause tumblr u know but 😏😏😏

Is there a name for that ship? An official one I mean xD

[vashhanamichi]

You forgot to answer about Harrydore though! The sweetest of the bunch.

your view on riddledore, especially when compared to grindledore and Tom/Grindelwald?

also what would be your thoughts on harrydore (provided it is a same age au or there is time travel involved)?

I like all three of them, in whatever combination!

Riddledore has been so, so much fun to explore lately. For me, Voldemort and Dumbledore are the only 'equals' in the HP books. I see the entire war as being between them, while the Order, Death Eaters, Ministry etc serving as foot soldiers. Without Voldemort or Dumbledore, we wouldn't have canon events. They are the catalysts of the entire thing. I am also of the opinion that Dumbledore won the war, because he was the one to have plotted the entire Deathly Hallows going to Harry thing. Of course, there was some typical Harry luck sprinkled in there, but yes, I credit Dumbledore with that victory. I remember the duel between these two titans, and it was one of the greatest scene in the books (even in the movies, especially compared to the lame Battle of Hogwarts duels). There's not a single duel in all seven books to come even close to what these two did in the Ministry. I am also of the belief that Voldemort could have been the only one to defeat Dumbledore in a duel. They are equal in magical skill and in intellect, two geniuses, removed from those surrounding them, albeit in different ways. Dumbledore is benevolent, while Voldemort is not. Dumbledore is logical and a bit cold, while Voldemort is impulsive, with a quick temper, at least in the second war. I also think Dumbledore is the only person Voldemort ever respected and thought of as an actual threat, hence 'the only one he ever feared'. So having these two in a pair is delightful, especially if we play with the timeline a bit.

Grindeldore can be so sweet, mostly because of their age when they met. It's also incredibly tragic. I imagine it is extremely hard, if not impossible, for Dumbledore to find someone as a partner, seeing who he is. So he found this man, against all odds, and they had this whirlwind romance that ended horrifically. I don't think Grindelwald is his equal in the way Voldemort is; I think Grindelwald comes very close, but, in the end, Dumbledore proves much more skilled. I love them as lovers, I love them pining over the other, separated by a war, and eventually being forced to meet in combat. Devastating. I think Grindelwald, while also incredibly powerful and more intelligent than most people, is more 'human' than Dumbledore and Voldemort, if that makes sense. I think he's better with expressing feelings, experiencing them as a normal man, unlike emotionally constipated Dumbledore and Voldemort.

Which brings us to Voldemort/Grindelwald! SO much fun. I think it depends on the age we force them to meet. If Tom is significantly younger, then the power dynamic shifts firmly to Grindelwald's side. If, like in one of my fics, we play with circumstance and have them meet as their canon ages, than I think Voldemort gains the upper hand in that relationship, mostly because Grindelwald has the emotional intelligence and capability to compromise and sort of let some things slide, navigating Voldemort's pride and hubris. I love them! I think Grindelwald is the only one to be a lover to either Dumbledore or Voldemort without getting completely mowed over by these two.

I am fascinated that, while modifying canon a bit but without taking away from their canon personalities, all three possibilities of relationships between them can actually end up as close to healthy as it is possible. They all have the means to temper the other, to put their foot down, hold their ground.

So yes, I am a very big fan of extremely powerful, cunning and intelligent men getting together. As everyone knows, I love Voldemort, but I always wish to see him paired with someone that can hold their own against him, in a believable way.

[paradoxicalphoeonix-blog]

“Power attracts power, and they’re certainly a power couple.” ~Ava 

Riddlewald aesthetic for @tolcveistodestrcy 

( @riddlemostpowerful as the specific Tom this is based on)

[kazuza-art]

Another fanart for the amazing Lesser evil by @metalomagnetic

The duel aaaaaah I think it’s my fav part of the chap after Tom creepily cute simping on Babus XD

So much emoting there, Gellert demented rage, Albus and Fawkes fierce fighting and Tom looking at it all like a child in a candy store, all those amazing spells, this deluge of great magic, those two monsters of wizards fighting each other

My heart 🥹

I need more LESSER EVIL soon or I MIGHT DIE 🥹❤️

[kazuza-art]

New chapter of Lesser evil moved me like no other 🥹 will I survive waiting for the next one? Probably not 🥹

Gellert finding a new nerd brit to love…. I had to include babus cause I cannot live without him but Im quite prouf of my gellert, his hair fought me all along. Also don’t mind my dubious use of shadow and light, im on the learning curve XD🙈❤️

@metalomagnetic i love you 🥹❤️

[kazuza-art]

Ok this is the most intense and terrible scene of Lesser evil 4th chap so I HAD to draw it! I was undecided on what expression I should go for Tom. Despair or rage? So I did both 🤷🏻‍♀️ I m not a huge fan of riddlewald like at all XD but ofc @metalomagnetic is one of those author that can make read and like any pair and they are so messed up in this fic and I love it!

So which one is best? Despair Tom or enraged Tom?

[paradoxicalphoeonix-blog]

On a much lighter note

@tolcveistodestrcy you said you wanted a Riddlewald board but I need to know what you want specifically. Based on Grace’s? Based on Voldymun’s? Or just general? Because it will be different depending on who I’m basing it on.

((Also I'm here for you too, I just can't do pretty words of support. ^^; ))

[paradoxicalphoeonix-blog]

If you still make couple asthetics, could you make one for Riddlewald?

I think you've seen it by now lol