LV never loved anyone

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 110411

SSSusan wrote :
> > "Based on the kinds of things JKR has stated about choice so 
> > far, I believe that we'll find that Tom had opportunity to 
> > overcome the bummer of a start he had in life and that he 
> > ELECTED to not do so. "
 
Del replies :
> That's more or less what I used to think too, but JKR's answer 
> makes me wonder. She did not just say that Tom never loved or 
> cared for anyone (which technically wouldn't be true anyway if he 
> did experience feelings of love but then decided to reject them), 
> she went as far as saying that *if he had, he couldn't possibly be 
> what he is*. The way I understand it, Tom could not have become LV 
> if he had ever loved, *even briefly*.  And then she adds that we 
> will learn *much* more about that. She really doesn't make it 
> sound like Tom is just one of those (adult !) people who harden 
> their hearts and refuse to give in to their loving feelings. Snape 
> might be one of those people, but it seems like Tom's case is much 
> more complicated.


SSSusan again:
Highlighting this one sentence of yours:  "The way I understand it, 
Tom could not have become LV if he had ever loved, *even briefly*."

Yes, I think that's right.  I think Voldy could not have become what 
he is if he had ever loved, because what he has become is pretty 
much Hate Personified.  Probably anyone who's ever loved another 
could never WANT to be Hate Personified.  *If* I'm right, Voldy must 
have decided he wasn't even interested in love--wouldn't allow 
himself to be interested in love--told himself it does nothing but 
make a wizard WEAK....  But what do I know?!? :-)  

You're surely right that Tom's case is going to prove to be 
complicated.  It *better* be, or I think lots of people won't be 
satisfied, you know?

Siriusly Snapey Susan