Title: The Gambit of Voldemort

Act 1: The Defeat

Scene: The ruins of Hogwarts. Voldemort stands alone, his wand hanging limply at his side. The echoes of battle still linger in the air as he surveys the destruction around him.

VOLDEMORT: (to himself) How could this happen? Potter... the boy who lived, defeated me once again.

Voldemort's shoulders slump as the weight of his defeat settles upon him. He turns away from the battlefield, a shadow of his former self.

Act 2: The Shift

Scene: A dimly lit tavern in a wizarding village. Voldemort sits alone at a table, nursing a glass of firewhisky as he stares into the distance.

VOLDEMORT: (bitterly) Magic... it has brought me nothing but pain and suffering. Perhaps it's time for a change.

A flicker of determination crosses Voldemort's face as an idea takes root in his mind. He pushes aside his drink and reaches for a deck of playing cards.

Act 3: The Entrance

Scene: A bustling casino in the heart of London. Voldemort, now disguised as a nondescript wizard named Tom, enters the World Series of Poker with a quiet confidence.

TOM: (to himself) This is where I'll find my redemption. Not in battles of magic, but in the game of skill and strategy.

Voldemort takes his seat at the table, his eyes sharp as he sizes up his opponents. The stakes are high, but he's prepared to play.

Act 4: The Triumph

Scene: The final round of the World Series of Poker. Voldemort, now known as Tom Riddle, sits at the table, his opponents unaware of his true identity.

TOM RIDDLE: (smirking) It's time to put my skills to the test.

With a subtle flick of his wrist, Voldemort begins to weave magic into his game. Invisible threads of power guide his every move, ensuring victory at every turn.

As the final hand is played, Tom Riddle reveals his winning cards with a flourish, the crowd erupting into cheers.

ANNOUNCER: (excitedly) And the winner of the World Series of Poker is... Tom Riddle!

Voldemort, his face a mask of satisfaction, collects his winnings as he gazes out at the crowd.

VOLDEMORT: (quietly) Victory is mine, in more ways than one.

The curtain falls as Voldemort, now the master of his own destiny, disappears into the shadows of the casino.