[HPforGrownups] Tom Riddle, well-liked Slytherin, actually rambling about Dumbledore

[rosie]

No: HPFGUIDX 40290

Judy said:

"But, what about the fact that Dumbledore says few people know that Tom 
Riddle became Voldemort?  How do Hagrid and Ron even know that 
Voldemort was in Slytherin?  Hagrid, of course, knew Riddle 
personally, but it's not clear whether he knew that Riddle later 
became Voldemort.  It's not likely that Ron knew of the Riddle - 
Voldemort connection. The Weasleys are perplexed when Harry mentions 
Riddle; in fact,  Dumbledore's comment ("Very few people know that 
Lord Voldemort was once called Tom Riddle") is addressed to them.  So, 
how does Ron know that Voldemort was a Slytherin?"

On a random note... why doesn't Dumbledore give Harry a little talk on who he's up against? Voldemort 101, maybe? At the moment, he seems to be picking up random tit bits from Hagrid/Ron/anyone... wouldn't it be better to get a briefing from Commander Dumbledore?

Rosie


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