What to Make of Tom Riddle's Clues?

abadgerfan2 ABadgerFan2 at msn.com
Sat Oct 2 01:54:26 UTC 2004


No: HPFGUIDX 114411

We've all been alerted to look for hints in Book Two as to what will 
transpire next, and why. 

>From that perspective, I took recent notice when I coincidentally 
turned to an HBO showing of Chamber of Secrets just at the point 
where the diary-preserved Tom Riddle was exposing and explaining 
himself to Harry, in the Chamber. 

Tom explained that his diary self had changed goals as the school 
year advanced, turning away from a goal of destroying school 
Mudbloods like Hermione to instead focus on Harry as his target 
based on what he was learning about Harry from Ginny's writings. 

While Riddle doesn't fully explain himself, I think he provides 
enough information that, when added to other information discussed 
in here, provides insight to be factored into prognostications on 
what JKR has in store for us! My basic burning question is why does 
Riddle see destroying Harry to be more important than the Salazar 
Slytherin inspired goal of using the Chamber's basilisk to rid the 
school of mudbloods? I think it is more than just that Harry was 
perceived to be a threat to himself, that Harry represents something 
far more than that.

What say you? I look forward to your ponderings!

Jim  

    






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