[HPforGrownups] Re: Do you think there is more to Voldie's story?

[Nicole Lewis]

No: HPFGUIDX 97735

Rob wrote:

(Big SNIP...sorry)


If Grindelwald was a teacher then it would explain how Tom had access 
to all of the necessary materials to make him evil.  Putting your 
teenage self in a diary seems like very complicated magic even for a 
prodigy.  This would also explain why Tom is afraid of DD, because DD 
defeated his master.  If you have any thoughts to strengthen or weaken this theory please 
post it.

Miranda here:

Good idea Rob!  Even if TR was born into bad circumstances and with a genetic inclination towards evil, I've always thought that he had to have had some guidance into the dark side.

At first I thought it would make more sense if Grindelwald was an older student at Hogwarts - Tom might be more inclined to listen to a fellow student - but I'm not sure that would make him old enough to be so feared and powerful by the time DD defeats him in 1945.  

Instead, I think the teacher idea works, for at Hogwarts at this time they could've taught Dark Arts, instead of just DADA.  As well, this could mean that DD and Grindelwald could've gone to school at the same time... perhaps both to Hogwarts?  Maybe the two were friends and studied to become great wizards together, but at some point diverged over ethical differences?  This could develop DD's character quite nicely - not only did he kill TR's mentor, but someone who was once his own friend.


Miranda

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