Tom Riddle and the RoR

[talamariam]

No: HPFGUIDX 181802

> Beatrice:
> This is a great discussion!  I have wanted to add some thoughts
> for a while, but I haven't had the time...anyway, I have a
> couple of minutes now so here goes:

Well, glad to hear somebody got the same feeling.

> Beatrice:
> While I agree that it is a stretch for LV to hide this on the day
> of his interview, I think that this is what JKR wants us to
> believe.
>
> <snip>
>
> So, I think that LV might have realized that people stumbled upon
> the room, but either never found their way back or simply thought
> of the room as a moving broom cupboard.

Neat explanation! totally agree. An egomaniacle LV very easily
mislead himself, especially in case like this, where he thinks he won't be at any disadvantages.


> Beatrice:
> In thinking about HOW LV might have gotten the diadem into the
> castle and hidden it in the RoR,  I found myself thinking about
> Hermione's purse in DH.

Good thinking. Or Hagrid's purse -- it must be common.  Same
technology as in Arthur Weasley's (borrowed) tent.


> Beatrice:
> I'm guessing that the timeline goes something like this:
>
> <snip timeline>
>
> Harry's murder was intended to be the last although what object
> would have been the horcrux, who can say?  <snip>

Good summary. Makes me wonder:

1. Can you make a horcrux from 'cold' murders (murders that already
happened sometime before) -- or has it be hot? How hot?

2. What is the feeling of having your own horcrux around? LV's
horcrux has negative vibes to the trio - how about the creator themself? Does is feel 'nice' ? Why does LV keep just one of his (Nagini) around?

3. What is the closest RL equivalent? How about serial killers'
'souvenirs'?  What makes serial killers collect souvenirs? Do they
'give him strength' (not necessarily magical, could be psychological
or emotional)

well ....

tal