However, as much as the evil of Lord Voldemort is seen and felt throughout the story, his early life when he went by the name Tom Riddle is fascinating. The last name is appropriate, too ...

I don't think I could be anyone else. I'm not just Team Tom Riddle, I'm Team Slytherin as well." He proudly stated that "I've picked my name out of the hat, and I'm Slytherin 'till I die." ...