HBP is Riddle (plus some reasons why)

[boyd_smythe]

No: HPFGUIDX 106216

>> first boyd wrote:
>> We've also seen the
>> diary-memory of Tom Riddle nearly become real many years later, and
>> we've seen Lord Voldemort's unending quest for eternal life. Put it
>> all together
the essence of Salazar is a memory much like Tom
>> Riddle's
>> diary, but this memory is of a powerful adult wizard at the height 
of
>> his powers. So Slytherin created a memory in some vessel (perhaps a
>> diary, perhaps not), which waited in the Chamber for an Heir to 
come,
>> and now has merged with that Heir. Salazar now shares the body of 
Tom
>> Riddle, one snake (the symbol of Slytherin) "in essence divided"
>> (inhabited by two beings).
 
> Then Sandra wrote:
> so I think could board this vessel - with my life vest on, and the 
> shore, with book 6 and 7, in sight though ; )
> 
> Sandra

boyd:

Welcome aboard, Sandra! Be prepared, though, because this is 
definitely a vessel that could be blown out of the water by new canon 
whenever JKR releases Book 6. Or we could be raised to the status of a 
luxury cruise ship when all of Potterdom climbs aboard our 
newly-canonized vessel. Either way, looks to be a fun ride!

One thing bothers me, though, Sandra. Dumbledore's old--really old. 
Some people have said he's like a human phoenix, it's been mentioned 
that he worked with Flamel and may have used the PS/SS, and perhaps 
it's true that he is in fact only part-human (part elf?). Heck, maybe 
he's time-travelling after all.

Or maybe he's the memory of Gryffindor? :O

--boyd
ok, ok, I'll go back on my meds again