The Secret Riddle
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Katie Bell Is Removed to St. Mungo's After Being Cursed
Katie Bell is transferred to St. Mungo's Hospital after being cursed by the opal necklace. Although rumors about the curse spread throughout Hogwarts, only Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Leanne know that Katie wasn't the intended target. Harry still suspects Draco Malfoy, though Ron and Hermione ignore his theory.
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Katie Bell is transferred to St. Mungo's Hospital after being cursed by the opal necklace. Although rumors about the curse spread throughout Hogwarts, only Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Leanne know that Katie wasn't the intended target. Harry still suspects Draco Malfoy, though Ron and Hermione ignore his theory.
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Harry Meets with Dumbledore for Their Next Lesson
Harry arrives for his scheduled lesson with Dumbledore and finds the Headmaster looking tired, with his blackened hand still the same. Dumbledore mentions Katie's curse and that Professor Snape had helped slow its effects. When Harry tries to inquire where Dumbledore has been, Dumbledore deflects, promising to share the details later.
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Harry arrives for his scheduled lesson with Dumbledore and finds the Headmaster looking tired, with his blackened hand still the same. Dumbledore mentions Katie's curse and that Professor Snape had helped slow its effects. When Harry tries to inquire where Dumbledore has been, Dumbledore deflects, promising to share the details later.
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Harry Tells Dumbledore About His Suspicion of Draco Malfoy
Harry brings up his theory about Draco Malfoy's involvement in Katie's curse, but Dumbledore dismisses the conversation, focusing instead on their lesson. Although Harry feels frustrated that Dumbledore doesn't seem to take his suspicions seriously, he lets the matter drop for the time being.
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Harry brings up his theory about Draco Malfoy's involvement in Katie's curse, but Dumbledore dismisses the conversation, focusing instead on their lesson. Although Harry feels frustrated that Dumbledore doesn't seem to take his suspicions seriously, he lets the matter drop for the time being.
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Dumbledore Explains Merope's Desperation and Tom Riddle's Origins
Dumbledore discusses Lord Voldemort's origins, focusing on his mother, Merope Gaunt. He shares Caractacus Burke's memory of buying Slytherin's locket from Merope when she was poor and pregnant. Dumbledore explains that Merope's despair and unrequited love for Tom Riddle Sr. likely caused her to lose her will to live, which ultimately led to her death shortly after Lord Voldemort's birth.
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Dumbledore discusses Lord Voldemort's origins, focusing on his mother, Merope Gaunt. He shares Caractacus Burke's memory of buying Slytherin's locket from Merope when she was poor and pregnant. Dumbledore explains that Merope's despair and unrequited love for Tom Riddle Sr. likely caused her to lose her will to live, which ultimately led to her death shortly after Lord Voldemort's birth.
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Harry and Dumbledore Enter Dumbledore's Memory of Visiting Tom Riddle
Dumbledore invites Harry into his memory of visiting young Tom Riddle at an orphanage in London. Together, they witness a younger Dumbledore meet Mrs. Cole, the orphanage matron, who shares her recollections of Tom Riddle's peculiar behavior and the strange incidents surrounding him as a child.
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Dumbledore invites Harry into his memory of visiting young Tom Riddle at an orphanage in London. Together, they witness a younger Dumbledore meet Mrs. Cole, the orphanage matron, who shares her recollections of Tom Riddle's peculiar behavior and the strange incidents surrounding him as a child.
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Mrs. Cole Reveals Tom Riddle's Disturbing Childhood Behavior
Mrs. Cole recounts several strange incidents involving Tom Riddle, including the unexplained death of a rabbit and the mysterious trauma experienced by two other children after visiting a cave with Tom. She describes Tom as an unsettling child who frightened the other orphans, though she could never catch him in the act of wrongdoing.
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Mrs. Cole recounts several strange incidents involving Tom Riddle, including the unexplained death of a rabbit and the mysterious trauma experienced by two other children after visiting a cave with Tom. She describes Tom as an unsettling child who frightened the other orphans, though she could never catch him in the act of wrongdoing.
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Dumbledore Offers Tom Riddle a Place at Hogwarts
Dumbledore offers Tom Riddle a place at Hogwarts, explaining that Riddle is a wizard and belongs in the magical world. Riddle initially believes Dumbledore is from an asylum, but his interest is piqued when he realizes that magic explains his unusual abilities. The conversation reveals Riddle's early obsession with control and dominance.
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Dumbledore offers Tom Riddle a place at Hogwarts, explaining that Riddle is a wizard and belongs in the magical world. Riddle initially believes Dumbledore is from an asylum, but his interest is piqued when he realizes that magic explains his unusual abilities. The conversation reveals Riddle's early obsession with control and dominance.
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Dumbledore Confronts Tom Riddle About His Stolen Trophies
Dumbledore discovers a box of stolen items hidden in Tom Riddle's wardrobe, which Riddle had taken from other orphans. Dumbledore makes it clear that theft and using magic to harm others is not acceptable at Hogwarts. Although Riddle returns the items, his lack of remorse and the cold calculation in his actions disturb Dumbledore.
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Dumbledore discovers a box of stolen items hidden in Tom Riddle's wardrobe, which Riddle had taken from other orphans. Dumbledore makes it clear that theft and using magic to harm others is not acceptable at Hogwarts. Although Riddle returns the items, his lack of remorse and the cold calculation in his actions disturb Dumbledore.
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Tom Riddle Learns He Is a Parselmouth
Before leaving, Tom Riddle reveals to Dumbledore that he can speak to snakes, a power known as Parseltongue. Riddle's casual mention of this rare and dark ability alarms Dumbledore, but he does not openly express concern. Riddle, however, seems proud of his abilities and keen to explore them further.
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Before leaving, Tom Riddle reveals to Dumbledore that he can speak to snakes, a power known as Parseltongue. Riddle's casual mention of this rare and dark ability alarms Dumbledore, but he does not openly express concern. Riddle, however, seems proud of his abilities and keen to explore them further.
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Dumbledore Reflects on His First Meeting with Tom Riddle
After returning to the present, Dumbledore discusses with Harry his first impressions of Tom Riddle and what made Riddle stand out as a dangerous young wizard. He highlights Riddle's early tendencies toward cruelty, secrecy, and his desire to be special. Dumbledore also points out Riddle's habit of collecting trophies, which foreshadows his creation of Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes.
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After returning to the present, Dumbledore discusses with Harry his first impressions of Tom Riddle and what made Riddle stand out as a dangerous young wizard. He highlights Riddle's early tendencies toward cruelty, secrecy, and his desire to be special. Dumbledore also points out Riddle's habit of collecting trophies, which foreshadows his creation of Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes.
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Dumbledore Dismisses Harry and Hints at Future Lessons
Dumbledore concludes the lesson by reminding Harry of key points about Tom Riddle's character, especially his desire to stand out and his tendency to work alone. Before dismissing Harry, Dumbledore hints that these characteristics will play a role in their future lessons and Lord Voldemort's downfall.
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Dumbledore concludes the lesson by reminding Harry of key points about Tom Riddle's character, especially his desire to stand out and his tendency to work alone. Before dismissing Harry, Dumbledore hints that these characteristics will play a role in their future lessons and Lord Voldemort's downfall.
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