Whats so special about Voldemort?

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 45521

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Melody" <Malady579 at h...> wrote:
> <snip> 
> And also, the goals of Voldemort all surrounded around him.  Live
> forever.  Rule Europe then the world.  Can't continue with the 
beliefs of the party when the center falls out.
> So basically, old Voldie was not interesting in grooming a successor
> who could conceivably grow to such prominence in the group that they
> might take over.  Not good for the old ego.  Better to keep the men
> (and woman) in subordinate roles.
> And besides, Voldie wants to live forever.
> Why would he need a successor?
> 

Absolutely.  One thought I want to add to this-well, maybe it's more 
like a question.  Were the Death Eaters around before Voldemort began 
his rise to power or was the organization formed inclusively by him 
and for him?  IMO, if the latter were true, than once he was 
incacipated-as it were- why should the DE's continue?  Any opinions 
out there on the DE's formation date? Please fill me in.

bugaloo37