Transcendence

Tom considered that perhaps fifty years of utter isolation and stagnation in a diary was a small price to pay to gain the advantages of being a living Horcrux, even if he was probably a bit mad from the experience. After all, being mad was no impediment to a Dark Lord.

Tom considered that perhaps fifty years of utter isolation and stagnation in a diary was a small price to pay to gain the advantages of being a living Horcrux, even if he was probably a bit mad from the experience. After all, being mad was no impediment to a Dark Lord.

Tom investigates himself, and Harry finds himself under investigation.

Tom feels the pressure of pretending to be Lord Voldemort, and someone disappears.

Some secrets and lies are revealed, and more are created.

Tom considered that perhaps fifty years of utter isolation and stagnation in a diary was a small price to pay to gain the advantages of being a living Horcrux, even if he was probably a bit mad from the experience. After all, being mad was no impediment to a Dark Lord.

Tom engages in a bit of curse breaking and picks up a present for himself.

Tom begins constructing his framework in earnest.

Tom spends a Saturday on standby.

Soul-sucking comes in many forms.

Tom's plans move forward with varying degrees of success.

Tom experiences the highs and lows of being Lord Voldemort.

The art of deception is taken to new heights.

Tom considered that perhaps fifty years of utter isolation and stagnation in a diary was a small price to pay to gain the advantages of being a living Horcrux, even if he was probably a bit mad from the experience. After all, being mad was no impediment to a Dark Lord.

Secrets are revealed and information is exchanged.

Tom has to teach some people the hard way.

No sooner does one plan show fruit than several more begin to sprout in Tom's mind.

The means are just as important as the ends.