"Yes, well, I'm not a Slytherin. I'm a Ravenclaw. I had my own reasons for joining the Death Eaters, and they are probably different to what you think." He's annoyed now, and makes no effort to conceal it. "So, Slytherins might have had their pathetic ambition and hate, and I saw a lot of them, but some of us joined for better reasons."

"Besides, means to an end, Riddle. It might be hypocrisy, but if he's the man who can lead the wizarding world forward, then I'm not going to worry about moral self-indulgence to get there."