Tom Riddle

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Tom Riddle is a half-blood. He is the son of pure-blood witch Merope Gaunt and Muggle Tom Riddle Sr., who were officially married. However, Tom's father was under the influence of a love potion administered by Merope. When his wife, having become pregnant, stopped administering the potion to Tom Riddle Sr., he instantly lost interest in her and abandoned both her and their unborn son.

On his mother's side, Tom Marvolo Riddle is a direct descendant of one of the four co-founders of Hogwarts, Salazar Slytherin, and the legendary Cadmus Peverell. This added to Tom's self-confidence: after all, the Slytherins and Peverells are the oldest wizarding families.
Manipulative and charismatic: Riddle was able to charm teachers and influence his peers, creating the image of a "top student" and hiding his true dark nature.
Arrogance and Egocentrism: Believing himself to be special due to his relationship with Salazar Slytherin, he despised half-bloods and Muggles (despite being a half-blood himself).
Cold and calculating: Tom always planned his actions, acting cautiously and ruthlessly eliminating obstacles.
Capacity for love: Riddle was incapable of love, affection, or compassion, but that would change.