Diary!Tom Not So Separate From Voldemort?

entropymail entropymail at yahoo.com
Tue Jul 6 17:01:11 UTC 2004


No: HPFGUIDX 104622

I just noticed this seemingly innocent bit on JKRowling.com, and I
think it deserves a second look.  It's in the FAQ section, and goes
like this:

Q:  "In 'Chamber of Secrets' , what would have happened if Ginny had
died and Tom Riddle had escaped the diary?"

A:  "I can't answer that fully until all seven books are finished, 
but it would have strengthened the present day Voldemort considerably."

This struck me, particularly after reading several recent posts here
about things such as the prophecy possibly referring to three people
(Tom Riddle, Harry and Voldemort).  I think  JKR has given us a hint
regarding the connection between Diary!Tom and Voldemort.  Lots of us
have come to see Diary!Tom as an entity separate from Voldemort, a
seed planted long ago by Voldemort which has grown, with the unwitting
help of Ginny,  to an independent self. 

But this answer suggests to me that what happens to Diary!Tom happens
to Voldemort. It suggests that they are one (in essence divided,
perhaps? Ack!, don't get me started....)

:: Entropy ::





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