How did Dumbledore know Voldemort was Tom Riddle?

When did he realise the truth about Voldemort? Dumbledore was the first wizard to visit Voldemort, then Tom Riddle, at his Muggle orphanage. He knew even then this was a wizard to watch – and he did, closely. When Riddle applied for the Defence Against the Dark Arts post for the second time, Dumbledore turned him down.

Why Can Tom Riddle speak snakes?

Reputation. The ability to actually speak Parseltongue — not just imitate it as Ron Weasley did — was considered an attribute of a Dark Wizard, which was partly due to the fact that both Salazar Slytherin and Lord Voldemort possessed this ability.

When did Dumbledore figure out Tom Riddle was Voldemort?

Dumbledore simply didn’t have any hard evidence to pin him with. When Riddle came out with name Voldemort on his travels and gathering followers, Dumbledore knew. We can see that from his interaction with Riddle when he came back to Hogwarts from his travels1. Question 1 answered.

Did Dumbledore know Tom Riddle was the heir of Slytherin?

This is what Dumbledore does not understand. He knew (or rather, guessed with almost certain confidence as there was no actual evidence) that it was Voldemort the first time, and that Voldemort is Slytherin’s last known descendant.

Can talk to snakes Harry Potter?

Parseltongue is the language of serpents (as well as other magical serpent-based creatures, like the Runespoor) and those who can converse with them. An individual who can speak Parseltongue is known as a Parselmouth. It is a very uncommon skill, and is typically hereditary.

Did Dumbledore know Tom Riddle opened the Chamber?

He didn’t really know about the Horcrux’s until the 6th book even though he knew about the dark magic and Voldemort somehow being alive. Everybody knew it was the heir of Slytherin that was opening the Chamber, it’s just not many people knew who the heir was.

Did Dumbledore think Harry opened the chamber?

While he never trusted Riddle like the other teachers, Dumbledore didn’t know that Riddle was the one that opened the Chamber. He knew that something was up with Riddle.