Mrs. Cole

missiz kohl /ˈmɪsɪz koʊl/
noun

Mrs. Cole was the matron of the Wool’s Orphanage in London, where Tom Riddle, later known as Lord Voldemort, spent his early years before attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Mrs. Cole Biography & History

As the head of the Wool’s Orphanage during the 1920s and 1930s, Mrs. Cole encountered a range of children, but none were as peculiar or troubling as young Tom Riddle.

Tom Riddle’s Childhood

Mrs. Cole had several unsettling experiences with Tom Riddle. She noticed his tendencies to harm other children and animals, his ability to control or manipulate others, and instances where strange things would happen around him. She relayed these concerns to Albus Dumbledore when he came to visit the orphanage.

Mrs. Cole’s Interactions

When Professor Dumbledore visited the orphanage to extend an invitation to Tom Riddle to attend Hogwarts, Mrs. Cole shared her reservations about the boy, citing several disturbing incidents.

People Close to Her

Tom Riddle: The young boy in her care who exhibited strange and sometimes dangerous behaviors.
Albus Dumbledore: The Hogwarts professor who visited Wool’s Orphanage to offer Tom a place at Hogwarts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Mrs. Cole in relation to Tom Riddle?

She was the matron of the Wool’s Orphanage where Tom Riddle grew up.

How did Mrs. Cole view Tom Riddle?

She found him peculiar and unsettling, having observed his manipulative behavior and the strange occurrences surrounding him.

Who visited the orphanage to talk to Mrs. Cole about Tom Riddle?

Professor Albus Dumbledore.

Famous Quotes

While Mrs. Cole doesn’t have a plethora of quotes in the series, her discussions with Dumbledore provide a deeper understanding of Tom Riddle’s early life and character, illustrating the disturbing tendencies he showed even as a child.