This very argument is why I hate the tag 'evil'. If we are given to assume that nature is the truth of it, then Voldemort was born with a set of factors that will determine his life (driving ambition, disregard for friendship, obsession with immortality). If we factor in the insinuated lines of incest going on, then I suppose it all could lead to a brain structure that is approrpriate for someone like Voldemort. So does this negate him of responsibilities in this area? Should he be scorned for an inability to love, anymore than someone with a genetic disorder should be scorned for their illness? I know that it's always said "it's the choices that count" but if Voldemort's brain forces him to behave this way, there is no choice.

On the other hand, if we're blaming his 'evil' on nuture, then the neglect of others is to blame. I find it a little difficult to believe 'lack of nuture breeds evil'. Lack of nuture could breed low self-esteem, but I don't think that Voldemort went on a take-over-the-world spree on account of being sensitive about his being.

I think that people who grow up to do things with society considers to be wrong, either: are disposed to do so, due to the make up of their mind. Or are forced/inclined to do so because of their environment. I mean, people with mental illness kill, and are still branded 'evil'. Equally, a man losing his job and killing his whole family is deemed to have done something 'evil'. It's just a catch all term for things we don't like, and I think it's a rather unfair one.

Sam//Slytherin