the diary, voldemort and malfloy

[Christopher Nuttall]

No: HPFGUIDX 46607

Hi everyone,

I've been reading the speculations about COS and the consequences of Riddle's diary and here are my two cents.  I agree with those who believe that Voldemort would not want to share power with anyone, even a version of himself, therefore, why allow the diary to be made and then let it get out of control.

Now, MAGIC DISHWASHER believes that it was all part of a grand plot between Dumbledore on one side and Voldemort and Luious Malfoy on the other to bring Voldemort back.  But the whole action in COS, the basilisk and all, does nothing to achieve that and throws away what could be a powerful tool to help Voldemort when he is finally restored.  A deadly beast inside his enerny's cidital, what more could he ask for?

Here's my theory:  Malfoy Snr. gave Ginny the diary deliberately so that there would be a version of Voldemort that would not know that Malfoy effectively betrayed Voldemort or would come into conflict with the real Voldemort.  This offers Malfoy the chance to discover which one is mostly likely to win and support him enough in the hope that he won't be punished for his betrayal.

In the event of DiaryVoldemort taking up where his past self left off, Malfoy could support him to the hilt and claim (if the real voldemort returned) that he had no idea what he was doing.  On the other hand, diaryVoldemort might be able to destroy SpirtVoldemort, therefore saving malfoy from the possibility of revenge.

Thoughts?

Chris


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