Tom Riddles School House

[fiondavhar]

No: HPFGUIDX 92869

Hello, new member here, known as Bonny. 

This might have already been discussed in the past, but it was not 
mentioned in any of the faq's, so I thought I'd put it forward.

Nowhere, in any of the books, is it stated that Tom Riddle, a.k.a 
Lord Voldemort, was in Slytherin house. Logically, we all assume that 
he was, being Slytherin's Heir, but wouldn't it be quite the JKR 
bombshell if he wern't?

There are various things that make his membership of Slytherin house 
a little dubious. For starters, there is the obvious question of his 
being a half-blood. This is quite obviously against Slytherin's 
creed, and would make it more difficult for him to be sorted there. 
Of course, sharing Slytherins blood and gift of parseltounge COULD 
phase that out, but was Slytherin the sort to make such allowances? 
Didn't he cease communication with his best friend, Gryffindor, over 
a dispute over blood and who was worthy? Wouldn't this intolerance 
extend to his own heir? 

Also, the rejection from the house of his own ancestor would 
certainly help fuel Riddles hatred of his father (the cause for his 
dual rejection)and muggles, and inspire him to work hard to become 
worthy of Slytherin. It just doesn't seem to me to be set in stone 
that Voldy was in Slytherin house just because he was Slytherin's 
heir. The rejection seems just as plausible, and would definitley add 
to the plot! 

Any thoughts, or down-right disprovals? I will be happy to hear any 
response!

     Bonny