RobertLumley comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 17, chapter 86 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: RobertLumley 17 December 2012 11:24:33PM 10 points [-]

Actually, I see a significant (at least 10%) chance that the person currently known as Quirrel was both the 'Light Lord' and the Dark Lord of the last war. His "Voldemort' persona wasn't actually trying to win, you see, he was just trying to create a situation where people would welcome a savior...

This is exactly how I read chapter 85, and now 86 confirmed it. My estimate is way over 10%, probably ~60%.

Comment author: Michelle_Z 18 December 2012 05:52:55AM 0 points [-]

Same. Though... what about Tom Riddle?

Comment author: MugaSofer 18 December 2012 08:24:46PM *  4 points [-]

What about Tom Riddle? He grew up, decided to conquer Britain, and, being clever, played both sides to do so.