Tom Marvolo Riddle
Tom Marvolo Riddle was born to Merope Gaunt, a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and Tom Riddle Sr., a Muggle whom Merope enchanted into marriage. Orphaned at birth and raised in a Muggle orphanage, Tom harbored deep resentment toward his heritage and upbringing, which fueled his obsession with power, immortality, and pure-blood supremacy. After excelling at Hogwarts, Riddle declined prestigious job offers and chose to work at Borgin and Burkes, where he manipulated owners into parting with valuable magical heirlooms—often through coercion or murder. During this time, he researched Horcruxes and committed several crimes in secret. His family background was marked by instability and an obsession with blood purity, stemming from the Gaunt line. Riddle was traumatized by abandonment, lack of love, and the discovery of his father’s rejection. These experiences intensified his hatred of Muggles, especially his father, and drove his desire to conquer death and build a new magical order.
About Tom Marvolo Riddle
Tom Marvolo Riddle was born to Merope Gaunt, a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and Tom Riddle Sr., a Muggle whom Merope enchanted into marriage. Orphaned at birth and raised in a Muggle orphanage, Tom harbored deep resentment toward his heritage and upbringing, which fueled his obsession with power, immortality, and pure-blood supremacy. After...Read more