Voldemort’s conception was..Unusual to say the least, and it was the loveless union between his parents that set in motion his path of psychopathy. With a mother that chose death over her infant child, and a father that abandoned the both of them, it’s fair to say that Voldemort never stood much of a chance.  But what if Voldemort’s origin story isn’t exactly what we thought it was? What if Merope Gaunt, accused of giving Voldemort’s father Tom Riddle Sr a love potion..Never did anything of the sort? What if…Tom Riddle SR LIED? Today we’re going to be discussing all of that and more as we unpack Vodemort’s origin story -uncovering some unknown truths about the early life of the most notorious dark wizard in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices