Dumbledore explains Tom Riddle's true identity from "summary" of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Novel Study) by Keith Whittington
In this particular section of the novel, Dumbledore sheds light on the mysterious identity of Tom Riddle. He reveals that Tom Riddle is, in fact, Lord Voldemort, the infamous dark wizard who has caused havoc in the wizarding world. Dumbledore explains to Harry and his friends how Tom Riddle managed to preserve a fragment of his soul in a diary, which enabled him to possess Ginny Weasley and open the Chamber of Secrets. Through Dumbledore's detailed explanation, the readers learn about Voldemort's dark past and his quest for immortality. Dumbledore delves into the history of Tom Riddle, his troubled childhood, and his descent into dark...
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