Tom Riddle's birthday

[Ceridwen]

No: HPFGUIDX 185206

Carol:
> Any thoughts as to why JKR chose today (December 31; New Year's Eve)
> as Voldemort's birthday?

Ceridwen:
She gave Harry her birthday, which is a month past midsummer.  I think
she wanted a contrast.  Six months in would have been January.  I
think she went with the date which would be most significant to her
readership, the midwinter end of the year.

> Carol, wishing everyone a healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous New Year

Ceridwen:
Happy new year to you, too!