Oh Tom, Where Art Thou?

[Chelsea2162 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 39104

As I was reading my copy of CoS again, I realized just how interesting the 
character of Tom Riddle was. Here was this projection of a 16 year old, 
brilliant and evil enough to put a memory of himself into a diary - a memory 
with the capabilitites to re-open the Chamber of Secrets, and have another 
shot at becoming the Dark Lord. What I can't understand though, is why we 
haven't heard another peep from Tom Riddle. Maybe it's coming in future 
bookls - I hope so at least. 
I just think that the character of Tom Riddle is so fascinating. And to me, 
Tom Riddle isn't Voldemort - Rather, Voldemort is Tom Riddle. The hatred and 
evil started off in Tom - he began his growth to power as Tom Riddle, not 
Voldermort. The evilness in Voldy is from the pain and loneliness that Tom 
had. Deep inside, V is fighting for Tom. He began his reign of terror because 
of all he had experienced as Tom. I believe that another manifestation of 
Young Riddle has to pop up somewhere. Riddle's character is such a complex 
and brilliant figure, and I find it hard to believe that we've seen the last 
of him. Thoughts anyone?

*Chelsea*