Bringing Harry Potter Magic to Life Through Technology

Fable Turned reMarkable into Tom Riddle's Diary

Based on Hacker News Story

2024

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The Story

When Technology Meets Dark Magic

What is Riddle?

An innovative project by developer Maxime Rivest that transforms the reMarkable e-ink tablet into Tom Riddle's enchanted diary from Harry Potter. Write a question, and the diary writes back—just like in the movies.

The magic is real, powered by code.

Magical Features

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Handwriting Input

Write naturally on reMarkable's e-ink display with your stylus

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AI-Powered Responses

Contextual, in-character replies from Tom Riddle's consciousness

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Ink Manifestation

Responses appear as if written by an invisible hand

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How It Works

The Technology Behind the Magic

The Enchantment Process

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User Writes

Pen input captured on reMarkable tablet

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AI Interprets

Handwriting converted and understood

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Character Responds

Tom Riddle's persona generates reply

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Magic Appears

Response rendered as handwritten ink

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Hacker News Points

A viral sensation in the developer community

Explore the Magic

Create your own enchanted diary

github.com/MaximeRivest/Riddle