Were they? Voldemort never trusted words as the truth until he did research for himself. Even then, he questioned them. He questioned loyalty. He questioned everyone. A serpent that taught other serpents how to best use their fangs could not sleep easy.

"Kedan?" the word was phrased like it was an insult, "I am not native." he swept debris aside with one wave of his hand, "We have spoken, though you did not see me."

He was almost daring Poe to say something about his appearance. Many were eager to point it out - as if he was somehow unaware.

"I am Lord Voldemort."