inability to find the creature, Hogwarts was at risk of closing, which meant Riddle would have been sent back to the orphanage for an indeterminable time. To resolve this he framed Rubeus Hagrid for the crime and closed the Chamber.

Perhaps one of the most disturbing acts of his teen years was when Riddle found his family home, in Little Hangleton, and killed the remaining three Riddles, then implanted a false memory in his uncle Morfin Gaunt to take the blame. This act not only showed a soul deep anger focused on his family, it also reinforced his brilliance as a tactician and his ability to coldly think through acts of unbelievable violence. It becomes clear that he is a highly manipulative character, able to present a flawless façadethat hides his evil from others unless he wishes to reveal it. This is especially present in his interactions with Dumbledore where Riddle is courteous, but not from a place of respect, but rather in a desire to gain what he needs from the situation. Following graduation, Riddle actually wanted to remain as a teacher at the school, but was deemed too young. The importance that Hogwarts played in his life, and in his developing sense of identity shows that for a glimmer of time he had an opportunity for redemption, to find a better path under the watchful gaze of Dumbledore. Although he displays reprehensible behaviour he also appears redeemable prior to leaving school. It can be argued that Riddle rejected his last change for redemption by