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Voldemort

Fictional character

About

Lord Voldemort, born Tom Marvolo Riddle, is the primary antagonist in the Harry Potter series. He is a dark wizard known for his immense power and twisted ideology. Voldemort's backstory reveals a childhood marked by isolation and a lack of love, which contributed to his development into a ruthless and sadistic individual. He believes in the superiority of pure-blood wizards and seeks to dominate both the wizarding and non-wizarding worlds. His followers, known as Death Eaters, are dedicated to his cause of racial cleansing. Voldemort's pursuit of immortality leads him to create Horcruxes, objects that house pieces of his soul, making him nearly indestructible. His obsession with power and his inability to understand love or empathy are defining characteristics. He is devoid of remorse and sees himself as superior to others. Despite his formidable abilities, Voldemort's arrogance and fear of death ultimately lead to his downfall. His connection to Harry Potter, facilitated by a magical bond through Harry's scar, fuels their eternal conflict, culminating in a final confrontation that decides the fate of the wizarding world.