User: Why did Voldemort want Harry dead?
Assistant: Voldemort wanted Harry dead because he was the only person who could defeat him. Voldemort had been trying to kill Harry since Harry was born, and he was very disappointed when Harry survived. Voldemort was also very jealous of Harry because Harry was the only person who could defeat him. Voldemort wanted to be the most powerful wizard in the world, and he thought that if he killed Harry he would become the most powerful wizard in the world.