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Enter the magical world of Harry Potter as we set out on an exciting quest to learn the truth about dark magic. The darkest and most prohibited of magical items, Horcruxes, are explored in depth in this riveting examination. We have all been enthralled by Lord Voldemort's pursuit of immortality, which is rooted in his fabrication of seven Horcruxes, as ardent followers of the wizarding world. But what precisely are these things and what corrupts their authority?
Join us as we reveal the dark secrets behind each Horcrux, from the horrific crime that inspired their creation to the perilous places where they were stashed. Be prepared to be both captivated and appalled in equal measure by everything from the innocent diary that contained Tom Riddle's spirit to the evil locket that engulfed its wearer with jealousy and hatred. Unveiling the Dark Magic: A Deep Dive into the Seven Horcruxes in Harry Potter takes readers on a captivating journey through the wizarding world's shadowy recesses, where evil secrets and unfathomable power lurk.
The first Horcrux in history is created by Herpo the Foul, a magical inventor of the ancient Greek civilization. Herpo is the one who created the first basilic snake. Tomb or he placed a chicken egg under a grave and did various dark magic until it broke. Basilix was created by the serpent. So, as Harpo's horcrux, he has taken this basilisk snake. Also, this Harpo is one of the oldest Parseltongue (people who speak snake language). Harpo is an ancestor of Salsa Slytherin. Also, Lord Voldemort, who appears in the Harry Potter series, says that he is the one who made the next Horcrux.
Now you may be thinking that even though Voldemort's body is a Horcrux, why did Basilix fall into Harry's hands and Harry was not destroyed. Because before he is destroyed, he is healed by the tears of the Pheonix bird. In general, if you want to destroy a living Horcrux, you must either destroy the Horcrux Or destroy that creature. but no matter what is destroyed, both of them will be lost in the end. Even though Harry was poisoned, Phoenix came and saved him before the poison spread. But this review will be given after the book is written.
1. The Significance of Horcruxes in the Harry Potter Series
The idea of Horcruxes is central to the Harry Potter books and plays a crucial part in the overall plot. The darkest of wizards, Lord Voldemort, sought a perverted kind of immortality through the use of Horcruxes, which are not merely items. These cursed items are made by splitting one's soul in two and putting a piece of it inside of something, which binds the maker to the mortal world.
The Horcruxes act as anchors to ensure that they can eventually reappear even if the creator's body is destroyed. Through the course of the series, this idea of defeating death and obtaining immortality recurs, addressing the effects and ethical ramifications of pursuing such power.
The making of a Horcrux is an evil deed that necessitates the use of the most sinister magic and murder. By killing someone, the creator tears their soul apart and imprisons a bit of it inside a thing, which later turns into the Horcrux. This procedure shows the extent one will go to avoid dying, which makes it morally repugnant as well as extremely disturbing. One of the most dangerous and scary villains in literature, Voldemort's pursuit of immortality through Horcruxes reveals his desperation and obsession with power.
Horcruxes are a mystery and a source of tension in the Harry Potter books since the main characters must find and eliminate them in order to vanquish Voldemort. It prepares the ground for a spectacular adventure with high stakes and serious repercussions for failure. Beyond their position in the story, Horcruxes are significant because they stand for the terrible nature of pursuing immortality at any cost and the corrupting effect of power. Horcruxes are investigated in the series.
The seven Horcrux are,
- Tom Riddle's Diary
- Marvolo Gaunt's Ring
- Salaza Slytherin's Locket
- Helga Hufflepuff's Cup
- Rowena Revenclaw's Diadem
- Nagini
- Harry Potter
(According to fan reviews here, it is said that there was another Horcrux. It was Prof. Quirinus Quirrell. Because Voldemort lived with his sister. But he calls it a fake Horcrux)
2. Creation of Horcrux
Horcrux production is dark magic. You know that dark magic is forbidden in Hogwarts. Therefore, after Dumbledore became the headmaster of Hogwarts, he hid the book written about the Horcrux in Hogwarts library in his office. But before hiding that book, it was in the forbidden area of Hogwarts library. But Tom Riddle has used that book before that.
Tom uses it and takes information about it from Prof. Horace Slughorn and starts his Horcrux production at the age of 16. At first, Slughorn doesn't like it. because it's scary.
First of all, the worst curse is to kill someone by using the killing curse (Avadakedavra). Then, because of that murder, one's soul will be damaged. So the damaged part is placed in a physical object by a spell in this horcrux production.
Even a small mistake can lead to death. And while doing this, there is a lot of pain. Only a very skilled wizard can bear such pain and cast such a spell. Tom (Voldemort) said that at 16 even though he is half-blood, his ability is amazing. That's why Slughorn tells Harry before that (Horcrux) thought he was the greatest magician he knew.
3. How to Destruction the Horcruxes
One of the most important steps towards Voldemort's defeat was the destruction of the Horcruxes. Each Horcrux served as a piece of his soul, binding him to the world of mortals. By removing these pieces, his strength was reduced, leaving him open to attack.
To destroy the Horcruxes, Harry and his allies had to overcome many obstacles and make many sacrifices. They showed steadfast resolve and loyalty across the dangerous vaults of Gringotts and the deadly depths of the Chamber of Secrets. Their victory over the Horcruxes served as a metaphor for the triumph of friendship, love, and good over evil.
Because a Horcrux is a dark magic, it cannot be destroyed by the spells we know. It can be destroyed by,
- Basilisk snake venom
- Godric Gryffindor's sword (Because it can absorb a lot of energy or because the sword absorbs basilisk poison in Harry Potter and the Chamber of the Secret.. both reasons can be taken..)
- Fiendfyre (Fiend Fire) (Fiend is the monster's pet)
4. The First Horcrux - Tom Riddle's Diary
The first Horcrux, Tom Riddle's diary, was created, and that is where the quest starts. This seemingly unimportant item served as a container for the soul of the nascent Voldemort.
Riddle coerced Ginny Weasley through the diary, causing her to unlock the Chamber of Secrets and let the Basilisk loose on Hogwarts. Because of the diary's power to possess and rule its bearer, the Dark Lord was eventually able to create a new body.
The diary's tyranny, nevertheless, was short-lived. With the aid of his companions, Harry Potter was able to stab the Horcrux with a basilisk fang, effectively eliminating a portion of Voldemort's soul.
Harry's journey to finally vanquish the Dark Lord began with the destruction of the journal. He had no idea that this was only the start of a difficult and protracted trip.
4.1 Creation of the Horcrux
On June 13, 1943, Tom creates his first Horcrux. It is in the women's closet on the first floor of Hogwarts Castle after killing Myrtle Warren, a girl from Ravenclaw House. There, Tom manages to open Salsa Slytherin's secret chamber.
Because he is a parseltongue, Salsa Slythering's basilisk snake that was in it is subjugated to him. As mentioned earlier in the story, Tom Riddle kills Myrtle and Tom's soul is damaged. Tom enters the damaged part of his soul into his diary. Completes the Horcrux.
That year, Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, suspects Tom of this murder but they have no evidence. He closes Hogwarts School until he finds the culprit. Tom arrests Hadrig and his pet spider (Acromantula) Aragog for this murder.
Later, Tom Riddle tries to kill that monster, and there this monster called Aragog escapes to the Forbidden Forest. Tom wins an award at school because of this. Anyway, Prof. Slughorn suspects Tom of secretly making this book. That's why he leaves Hogwarts.
4.2 How the Diary Was Protected
You know that Voldemort dies in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, but he survives because of his Horcrux. Because Voldemort is Immortal because of the Horcrux.
Anyway, after that incident, that diary belongs to Lucius Malfoy. When he goes to the second year, he puts it in Ginny's basket. Anyway, after Ginny finds that diary, she writes in it. That magical diary answered her.
Ginny shared her feelings, sorrows, and joys with that diary. That is why the diary was nourished by Ginny's feelings. Then after Ginny told all her secrets, the diary started blackmailing her. Ginny started doing what the diary said. Later, Harry finds this book and diary. Harry starts to exchange ideas with this book.
4.3 Destroying the Diary
The destruction of this book takes place on May 29, 1993, in Salsa Slytherin's secret chamber. After Harry destroys Basilix, a basilisk leaves this book and a part of Tom's soul is destroyed. Anyway, after this incident, Dumbledore knows that Tom has successfully created a Horcrux.
5. The Second Horcrux - Marvolo Gaunt's Ring
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The second Horcrux is Marvolo Gaunt's ring, which is a remnant of Voldemort's ancestry. In addition to being a Horcrux, this ring was also cursed and would place a curse on the wearer. One of the three Deathly Hallows, the Resurrection Stone, was inside the ring, giving its bearer the power to speak with the dead.
This Horcrux was produced at tremendous expense. Voldemort murdered his own father, Tom Riddle Sr., as well as his grandparents in order to commit the murder necessary to produce a Horcrux. The power of the ring was so immense that it ultimately brought its maker to ruin when Dumbledore learned of its existence and destroyed it with the Sword of Gryffindor.
5.1 Creation of the Horcrux
5.2 How the Ring Was Protected
5.3 Destroying the Ring
6. The Third Horcrux - Salazar Slytherin's Locket
The history of Salazar Slytherin's locket, a Horcrux that signified Voldemort's affinity for his ancestors and belief in pure blood, is next discussed. This necklace had incredible power and could manipulate the thoughts of anybody who wore it. It was tucked away in a cave guarded by a number of spells, including a lethal lake filled with Inferi and a potion that compelled the drinker to sacrifice a loved one.
6.1 Creation of the Horcrux
After Voldemort finished his studies at Hogwarts, he went to Smith. Voldemort noticed that Voldemort likes old things, so Smith showed him many of the old things he had. Mrs. Smith dies. This is done by Voldemort himself. Voldemort poisons her and kills her.
Anyway, after that Voldemort takes this locket and Mrs. Hufflepuff's bracelet from there. (However, this locket belongs to Voldemort Because it is his family's heritage). Voldemort destroys the memory of Mrs. Smith's hockey elf (her servant elf). Like he did to Morfin Marvalo before, he escapes by changing the elf's memory.
So as said before, he killed a muggle and made his fourth Horcrux. Hepzibah Smith had information about many secret places. Voldemort is one of them and this locket is kept in a cave in a coastal area.
Voldemort does a lot of defense there,
- That locket is like a bowl filled with water. There is a deadly poison in it. If he wants to buy it, he has to drink the poison in it.
- Inferi is left in the swamp around there. They drag him to that swamp.
Anyway, Voldemort has the security checked by the house elf of Regulus Black, Kreacher, who was a death eater in Voldemort's army.
Voldemort leaves, leaving the port elf to die on the island after drinking the poisoned drink. But due to the strong link between the elf and the master, the elf goes to Regulas again. Regulas treats him and saves him. Then Regulas finds out that Voldemort made the Horcrux.
He went to that island with the creature and drank the poison and replaced the locket with a fake locket and the real locket. Give it to Kreacher and let him destroy it.
Regulas dies there. Kreacher can't destroy this locket because it can't be destroyed normally. So Kreacher behaved crazy and couldn't destroy it. It is located at 12 Grimmauld Place, where the Black family lived. Somehow Mundungus Fletcher, a member of the order of the phoenix and a thief, stole it and sold it to Prof. Dolores Umbridge.
How the Locket Was Protected
This is a legacy of the Slytherin family. Later it became a legacy of the Gaunt family. After the imprisonment of Marvalo Gaunt and his son Morfin in Scarab, it was owned by his daughter Merope Gaunt (meaning Voldemort's mother).
She sold it to Caractacus Burke for 10 galleons. It was later bought by Hepzibah Smith. Hepzibah Smith was a witch who loved antiques and botany, so it was in her shop after that.
Destruction of Horcrux
Albus Dumbledore finds the cave in Hepzibah Smith's collection. He goes there with Harry and drinks the poison. There he begs Harry to put it on him no matter what he says. Somehow they take the fake locket there.
There Inferi Dumbledore While coming to fetch Harry, he fights with them. Harry is dragged into the swamp by the Inferi. Dumbledore saves Harry with fire from his Elder Wand. After that, Harry goes with Dumbledore to the Astronomy Tower of Hogwarts. Snape kills Dumbledore there. Harry finds out that it is a fake locket.
Harry is protected by the Order of the Phoenix until he turns 18. That's why they take Harry to 12 Grimmauld Place. There he meets Kreacher. Kreacher tells Harry everything about the locket. Then Kreacher and Dhobi bring Mundungus together.
It is said that he sold it to Unbridge because of Elf's harassment. Harry and Ron go to the Ministry of Magic to drink the Polijuice potion under disguise and take it from Umbridge.
After that, they put it on Ron's neck. There, the magic of the locket confuses Ron. Then Ron leaves them. December 28, 1998 Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Harry is taken to the place where Godric Gryffindor's sword is from Snape's patronus.
The sword is at the bottom of a pond where the locket is stuck. Harry jumps into the icy water. Because of the locket, he gets stuck in the water. Ron saves him. Then the locket is removed from Harry's neck. Ron takes the Gryffindor sword. There, they try to change Ron's mind with the magic of the locket, but Ron destroys the locket with Gryffindor's sword.
That way the Third Horcrux is also destroyed.
The Fourth Horcrux - Helga Hufflepuff's Cup
The fourth Horcrux on our quest is Helga Hufflepuff's Cup. This Horcrux was formerly a family heirloom belonging to the Hufflepuffs, but Voldemort took it and defiled it.
This cup was made around the 10th century. Mrs. Helga has done it herself. Mrs. Hufflepuff is famous for food charms and house elf control. The front of this cup made of gold has the symbol of our Hufflepuff house and the face of the pet Badger. And also it has two handles on both sides. The cup is decorated with different types of manicures.
It is also known as Helga Hufflepuff's caldera. But the caldera we know is a little bigger. Mrs. J.K. Rowling first mentions that this is a caldera. But later it is considered as a cup. We can see this cup in the story of Harry Potter.
After Mrs. Helga, the cup is found by the Hufflepuffs family, it is found by Hepzibah Smith, who collects magical items one by one. Then kept this cup safely near Mrs. Smith, who loves antiques and botany.
Creation of the Horcrux
After Tom Marvalo Riddle's studies, while working at Borgin and Burkes, Mrs. Smith shows him the locket and the cup. Two days later, he kills Mrs. Helga by poisoning her. With that, he makes his third Horcrux. After changing the memory of Mrs. Smith's house elf Hokey, Tom catches that elf as usual.
How the Cup Was Protected
After Voldemort created his Death Eater Army, he handed over the cup to Bellatrix Lestrange, one of the most trusted members of it. To be honest, it is said that there was a relationship between Bellatrix and Voldemort.
Bellatrix kept it safe in her family's vault at Gringotts Bank, but Bellatrix didn't even know it was a Horcrux. There is nothing strange about the security of the Gringotts bank of the Goblins. After the philosopher's stone was stolen from it, the security was increased, so no one could break into that bank. That's because the cup was kept safe inside it.
After Harry knows about Horcrux from Prof. Slughorn, he starts hunting Horcrux. So after Malfoy comes back from the battle in the manor, Hermione owns Bellatrix's wand. Harry hears about the chamber where Bellatrix's secret bond is in the manor house. So they suspect Horcrux. There is one there.
And Harry feels for Horcrux. He sees that it is in a place like a bank vault. Anyway, Hermione finds a strand of his hair in Bellatrix's wand. He drinks the polyjuice potion and disguises himself as Bellatrix. So Harry hides the Griphok goblin and the invisible clock and all three go to Gringotts.
The goblins there are suspicious of Hermione, So they ask for Bela's wand as a cue, but the suspicion does not end there. Then Harry turns and curses the head goblin (Bogrod) and takes his name.
After that, they go to Bellatrix's chamber and Griphok uses Bogrod to open the chamber. Griphok comes with Harry and takes a promise from Harry to give him the sword of Godric Gryffindor. When Harry goes to that chamber, he feels a pain in his heart. Harry grabs the cup. But Bellatrix has put a curse on it to protect this chamber.
That is, If anyone touches them without permission, they will be cloned. That means more and more of them will be formed (doubled). So they will be caught in that trap. There, Harry will take the cup with Gryffindor's sword, but it will fall into the pile of other things.
Anyway, finally Griphok will find that cup. Instead, Godric asks Griphok to give the sword of Gryffindor according to the deal. The cup and the sword are exchanged. After that, Griphok comes out of the chamber and angers the dragon called Ukrainian Ironbelly, who was guarding the Adiarakshit chambers. It destroys the whole bank.
However, Harry, Ron, and Hermione climb on the dragon's back after a lot of effort and come out of it. And also when Griphok tries to escape there, he dies. due to the destruction, the bank collapses and falls. But when Voldemort comes there to find out about this, Godric Gryffindor's sword disappears.
After the Philosopher's Stone was stolen, this was the only robbery that happened in Gringots.
Destruction of Horcrux
At the Battle of Hogwarts on May 2, 1998, Hermione and Ron take over the destruction of the Cup. Ron opened the Chamber Of Secret in snake language (Harry is someone who talks in his sleep at night. Ron hears it and opens the gate). In There, the Hamaini cup is destroyed by a Basilisk's Tooth.
The Fifth Horcrux - Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem
We come across Rowena Ravenclaw's tiara, the fifth Horcrux, as we continue our exploration. This item, which was once a representation of knowledge and wisdom, ended up in the possession of Voldemort, who polluted it by transforming it into a Horcrux. The diadem was concealed in a secret chamber in the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts.
One of Harry's devoted pals, Neville Longbottom, was essential to the diadem's destruction. Neville killed the Horcrux by beheading the serpent Nagini, another of Voldemort's Horcruxes, during the Battle of Hogwarts. They moved closer to victory as a result of their courageous and determined action.
Creation of Horcrux
Voldemort learns from Helen where the Diadem is. Then Voldemort goes to the forest of Albania to find the diadem. Voldemort creates his 5th Horcrux after killing an Albanian peasant.
How the Diadem Was Protected
Later, Voldemort stops at Hogwarts to apply as a teacher for the Defense Against Dark Arts course at Hogwarts. Voldemort, who was busy at that time, could not provide much protection for his fifth Horcrux. He kept it in the room of requirements. Because at that time, Voldemort was thinking about it. He was the only one. (Anyway, only a few people knew about it..) That way, it was kept safe there until the Hogwarts Battle. Voldemort couldn't cast protective spells on this Horcrux because of his busy schedule.
Destruction of Horcrux
Harry feels about the Horcrux. So Harry sees the blue curtain and the Ravenclaw tower as a clue. Harry asks Luna about it. Then Luna tells Harry about the diadem. But no one knew where it was. After that, Harry goes to Ravenclaw Tower and asks Helena's spirit about the diadem. There she says that someone else asked about it some time ago.
Anyway, Helena doesn't want to give it to him. He turns around and tries to get Helena to like him. He promises to save Hogwarts and destroy the Diadem.
Helena says that it is in the room of requirements. So Harry finds it and goes to the room of requirements. Then Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyel come there with them.
That's when Ron comes there. During the duel with Malfoy, Harry turns to look for the diadem. There, Malfoy hits Hermione. So Ron chases Malfoy away. Because of the magic performed, a Feind Fire occurred there, by Crabbe.
After that, Ron, Malfoy and his two friends come running back. Then Harry goes to save Hermione, Ron, and Malfoy as well. But Crabbe dies there. Harry throws the diadem into the fiend fire as soon as he comes out of the room. There is a scream and the Horcrux is also destroyed
Harry feels this. And Harry also feels the pain of its destruction. Because Harry is also a Horcrux. Voldemort feels this more than Harry. So he escapes to the Forbidden Forest with Hungry.
The Sixth Horcrux - Nagini, the Snake
We now encounter Nagini, the serpent, the sixth Horcrux. Voldemort's venomous serpent partner, Nagini, doubled as a Horcrux. Given that Nagini's existence permitted Voldemort to live even after all other Horcruxes were destroyed, this Horcrux constituted a serious threat.
Voldemort and Nagini were undoubtedly close. Voldemort could converse with her since he was a Parselmouth (a person who can speak to snakes), and the two frequently exchanged messages, which at times even suggested a telepathic connection. Like he did the night Arthur Weasley was attacked in Order of the Phoenix, Lord Voldemort was also capable of possessing Nagini.
This explains why Harry experienced terrifying images from the perspective of the serpent due to his unwelcome mental connection to Voldemort. Albus Dumbledore remarked to Harry that Voldemort "certainly likes to keep her close" and "he seems to have an unusual amount of control over her, even for a Parselmouth." Voldemort and Nagini appeared to be connected in ways that were unfathomable.
How the Nagini Was Protected
Destruction of Horcrux
An important turning point in the Battle of Hogwarts was the destruction of Nagini. Using the Sword of Gryffindor, Neville beheaded Nagini in yet another act of extraordinary bravery. This action not only destroyed a further piece of Voldemort's soul, but it also considerably weakened him, preparing the way for the decisive confrontation.
The Seventh Horcrux - Harry Potter Himself
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Harry Potter himself is the ultimate Horcrux, which brings us to a close.
Creation of Horcrux
Unbeknownst to Voldemort, as he attempted to kill young Harry, a fragment of his soul unintentionally attached itself to the child, producing the seventh Horcrux. The relationship between Harry and Voldemort ended up being crucial to the Dark Lord's downfall.
Destruction of Horcrux
In a pivotal confrontation, Harry willingly gave himself to Voldemort, allowing the soul of Voldemort to be exterminated. Voldemort was made mortal by this act of sacrifice and love, which ultimately resulted in his defeat and the destruction of all Horcruxes.
Conclusion
The Harry Potter books and movies featured the Horcruxes prominently as the centerpiece of Voldemort's quest for immortality. These items were not only tangible images of his most heinous acts, but they also embodied his fear of dying. They represented the lengths he was prepared to go to protect his own existence.
The quest to eliminate the Horcruxes served as a testament to the strength of love, friendship, and sacrifice. In the face of peril and death, Harry and his allies showed unshakable bravery and commitment while defending the wizarding community. They demonstrated to us the value of standing up for what is right and the power that resides within each of us.
Our voyage through the wizarding world's most sinister nooks and crannies has been made interesting by Unveiling the Dark Magic: A Deep Dive into the Seven Horcruxes in Harry Potter. We have seen the triumph of good over evil, from the creation of the first Horcrux to the destruction of the last one. The Horcruxes will always be an essential element of the Harry Potter story, serving as a constant reminder of the persistence of the human spirit, the strength of love, and the effects of dark magic.
Let's lift our wands in honor of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and all the brave characters who stood up to the forces of evil, and may their tales serve as an inspiration to future generations.
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