Lord Voldemort

Early Life

- December 31, 1926 - Tom Marvolo Riddle was born at Wool's Orphanage in London. His mother, Merope Gaunt, a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, died shortly after childbirth. His father, Tom Riddle Sr., a wealthy Muggle, abandoned them before Tom's birth. Tom grew up in the orphanage, unaware of his magical heritage.

- Tom exhibited magical abilities at a young age, using them to scare other orphans and control them.

Time at Hogwarts

- 1938-1945 - Tom... Sign in / Sign up to learn more about Lord Voldemort

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