Diary!Tom and Voldemort

[naamagatus]

Hi,

First, welcome all new ancients! Wonderful to see this list reviving -
 may it long last!

Looking in Rowling's site, I found this FAQ, which I somehow managed 
to miss before:

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In 'Chamber of Secrets', what would have happened if Ginny had died 
and Tom Riddle had escaped the diary?

I can't answer that fully until all seven books are finished, but it 
would have strengthened the present-day Voldemort considerably.
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Has this been discussed on the main list? I don't remember, but I may 
have missed the thread. In any case, I find it intriguing, especially 
in light of JKR's "central and crucial question" of how Voldemort 
survived and, in general, the question of Voldemort's nature.

Any speculations from you guys?


Naama