The fan-made Harry Potter prequel movie "Voldemort: Origins of the Heir" is released, exploring the origins of the dark wizard Voldemort.
Tom Marvolo Riddle is born to Merope Gaunt, a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and a Muggle father.
Tom Riddle grows up in a Muggle orphanage, showing early signs of magical ability and cruelty.
Tom Riddle enrolls in Hogwarts and is sorted into Slytherin House, where he excels and gains followers.
During his Hogwarts years, Riddle begins the dark magical process of creating Horcruxes to split his soul and gain immortality.
Riddle seeks and obtains heirlooms related to the Hogwarts founders to deepen his connection and power.
Riddle commits murders necessary for the creation of his Horcruxes, including Moaning Myrtle’s death near the Chamber of Secrets.
Riddle opens the Chamber of Secrets at Hogwarts, unleashing the Basilisk to attack Muggle-born students.
Riddle converts the Gaunt family ring into one of his Horcruxes.
Tom Riddle fully embraces the name Lord Voldemort and his ambition to dominate the wizarding world.
