Tom Riddle Marvolo Black

childhood:

He was emotionally and physically abused to achieve the greatness his father Voldemort wanted in him and developed a contempt for those who showed weakness or compassion. Here he discovered his magical abilities.

personality:

Narcissism - Sees others as tools for his own ends. Considers himself superior to everyone, especially Mudbloods and half-bloods. Manipulation - Master at persuading, deceiving, and exploiting people's fears or desires to get what he wants. Disdain for Love - Sees love as weakness and useless. Believes emotions weaken logical judgment. Obsession with Power and Immortality - Sees absolute power as the ultimate goal of existence. Seeks immortality because he fears death more than anything else. Determination and Ambition - Never gives up on his goals, even if he must sacrifice others or commit atrocities.

encounter with his Slytherin heritage:

He discovered that he was descended from Salazar Slytherin and could speak Parseltongue. This cemented his obsession with blood purity.

quest for immortality:

He wants to create horcruxes so he can split his soul into seven parts.

relationship with Dumbledore:

He respects him as a formidable opponent, but also despises him for his love of Muggles.

dark thoughts:

He believes that the weak only deserve to be trampled by the strong. He believes that his lineage, as a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, makes him destined to rule. He is convinced that his lack of human emotions makes him superior.

Manias and strange behaviors:

He is meticulous and a perfectionist: he hates disorder and incompetence. He talks to snakes as if they were his equals. He enjoys frightening his enemies and plays psychological games with them. He is reserved and distrustful: he only reveals information if it serves his purpose.