Tom Riddle, also known as Lord Voldemort, is the mysterious and powerful dark wizard who is the heir of Slytherin. He is only present in spirit, but has been controlling Ginny Weasley, who is acting as Slytherin’s heir.
Tom Riddle was born to Merope Gaunt, a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and Tom Riddle Sr., a Muggle. Merope used a love potion to make Tom Riddle Sr. fall in love with her, and they married. However, when Merope’s magic wore off, Tom Riddle Sr. abandoned her and their son. Merope died shortly after, leaving Tom Riddle an orphan.
Tom Riddle was taken in by the orphanage at Wool’s Orphanage, where he quickly became a leader among the other children. He was a gifted student, and his magical abilities were noticed by Professor Dumbledore, who invited him to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
At Hogwarts, Tom Riddle quickly became a favorite of Professor Slughorn, who taught him the secrets of Horcruxes and the power of the Dark Arts. He also became the leader of Slytherin House, and his ambition and cunning earned him the title of “Heir of Slytherin”.
Tom Riddle eventually left Hogwarts and went on to become Lord Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard of all time. He was responsible for the deaths of many people, including Harry Potter’s parents. He also used Ginny Weasley as a pawn in his plans, using her as Slytherin’s heir to open the Chamber of Secrets and unleash the basilisk.
In the end, Tom Riddle was defeated by Harry Potter and the power of love. His spirit was destroyed, and he was no longer able to control Ginny Weasley or act as Slytherin’s heir.
Tom Riddle’s legacy is one of fear and terror, but also of ambition and cunning. He was a powerful dark wizard, and the heir of Slytherin. He was a leader among his peers, and his ambition and cunning earned him the title of “Heir of Slytherin”. Though he was ultimately defeated, his legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him.
