Is Grindelwald Lord Voldemort?

No, Grindelwald and Lord Voldemort are two different, though similarly powerful, dark wizards in the Harry Potter universe; Grindelwald was the dominant dark figure before Voldemort, sharing a past connection with Dumbledore but operating in an earlier era, with Voldemort rising to prominence after Grindelwald's defeat, though they never ruled simultaneously. Voldemort even visited the imprisoned Grindelwald seeking knowledge about the Elder Wand.

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Are Grindelwald and Voldemort the same?

In terms of power, strength and knowledge, Grindelwald was stronger and that's because he was almost equal to Dumbledore... Voldemort, on the other hand, was simply worse and more cunning, but his uniqueness was that he couldn't die because of the Horcruxes... which without them he was in no way equal to them...

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Is Gellert Grindelwald Lord Voldemort?

Gellert Grindelwald (1882/1883 – March 1998) was a pure-blood Dark wizard who was considered to be amongst the most powerful and notorious wizards of all time, his only superiors being Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort.

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How did Grindelwald know Voldemort was Tom?

Therefore, Grindelwald could get to know everything else about Tom/Voldemort from these conversations with Dumbledore - the new things Albus discovered from the boy's past and even the most recent events linked with Voldemort's rise to power.

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Where was Grindelwald when Voldemort found him?

At the end of the film, Gellert Grindelwald is in Nurmengard Castle. A building which he himself had constructed and which, after 1945 following his duel with Dumbledore, became his prison – until Lord Voldemort released him.

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Why did Voldemort kill Grindelwald?

Voldemort, excellent at Legilimency, realized that he was lying about his mastery over the Elder Wand, but Grindelwald insisted, taunting him: “You can kill me, but you will never get what you want. ” What Grindelwald was trying to say was that Voldemort would never be the true owner of the Elder Wand, as he had not ...

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How did Nagini go from Grindelwald to Voldemort?

It's never confirmed how they met but Nagini and Grindlewald probably parted ways after he was defeated by Dumbledore in 1945. Nagini probably joined Voldemort early on and was probably one of his earliest followers and eventually found where he was hiding out in Albania.

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Why did Grindelwald laugh at Voldemort?

It was only during the confrontation in Grindelwald's cell that Voldemort learned Albus Dumbledore had claimed the wand in a duel decades back. Grindelwald baffled Voldemort when he showed no fear during the interrogation, taunting Voldemort and laughing at his desire for the wand.

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What's the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Snape are consistently named among the most heartbreaking due to their profound loyalty, tragic lives, or sudden, impactful losses, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for his pure heart and newfound freedom, and Fred's death devastating his twin George and family, notes Quora and Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/groups/309399756202202/posts/2389613828180774, and Reddit.
 

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How did Credence know Nagini?

Originating possibly in Indonesia, by 1927 she was a performer at the Circus Arcanus where she met Credence Barebone (Aurelius Dumbledore) and had a romantic relationship with him.

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Who was Grindelwald killed by?

Yes, in the Harry Potter series, Voldemort killed Gellert Grindelwald. This event occurs in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Voldemort visits Grindelwald in Nurmengard prison, where Grindelwald was imprisoned after his defeat by Albus Dumbledore.

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What Grindelwald is a Slytherin?

Grindelwald is mentioned by Ron Weasley, who erroneously states he was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts.

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Was Dumbledore romantically in love with Grindelwald?

Throughout the Harry Potter saga, most of Dumbledore's backstory was a mystery, and only a couple of details were revealed. However, outside the movies, Rowling confirmed that Dumbledore is gay, and confirmed that he had a romantic relationship with Gellert Grindelwald.

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Did Grindelwald have a horcrux?

It's clear according to the evidence that Grindelwald did know how to make a Horcrux but he chose not to. You could say he wasn't sadistic enough but there might be another deeper, darker, reason for this.

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Who's stronger, Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Gellert Grindelwald is often considered the more powerful of the two due to his deep understanding of magic and unmatched charisma. Grindelwald not only mastered complex spells and advanced magic but also had a grand vision for the wizarding world.

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Did Voldemort exist in Fantastic Beasts?

Ironically, Voldemort was actually born in 1926 — the year in which Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes place. Although he obviously doesn't play a part in the film, #FantasticBeasts actually sheds new light on just how powerful he really is. Oddly enough, it does this through the character of Queenie.

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Which Weasley twin dies?

George's twin brother, Fred Weasley, was killed when the Death Eaters attacked Hogwarts Castle, so George's life was likely significantly different after Voldemort's defeat. The two were hardly seen without the other before, and neither the books nor movies talk much of how George handled losing his partner in crime.

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Who died in the 7 Potters?

In both the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book and film, Hedwig dies during the Battle of the Seven Potters. In the book, Hedwig is hit by a random Avada Kedavra and instantly dies. In the movie, Hedwig is killed because she was trying to protect Harry.

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Who killed Barty Crouch in Harry Potter?

Although Crouch eventually escaped, he was murdered by his own son when he attempted to warn Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore of what had happened.

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How did Lord Voldemort get Nagini?

Voldemort found Nagini in Albania after his initial defeat, likely while he was a weak spirit possessing snakes; she was a unique, powerful snake, possibly a Maledictus (a witch with a blood curse turning her into a beast), making her an ideal companion, and he eventually made her his final Horcrux by murdering Bertha Jorkins with her present. Their connection deepened as he used her venom to sustain himself and later made her a container for his soul, ensuring their bond was profound and twisted. 

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Who is the only person Voldemort is afraid of?

Voldemort,the antagonist, only feared Dumbledore because of a few reasons. One reason why Voldemort feared only Dumbledore is because Dumbledore was the only one who saw Voldemort as a dangerous fanatic with a thirst for power and the goal to be able to live forever.

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Did Tom Riddle know Grindelwald?

Reading the Harry Potter books (especially Half-blood Prince), it doesn't really seem that Grindelwald was on Riddle's mind all that much during his life at Hogwarts. But as Grindelwald was defeated the same year as his graduation, he would've been at the height of his power and infamy while Tom was a student.

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Why did Nagini become evil?

Nonetheless, despite her initially benevolent nature, Nagini's blood curse eventually turned her into a snake permanently. Though it is unknown if she became evil as a result of that, or was turned evil as a result of Voldemort turning her into a Horcrux. As a snake, Nagini was completely loyal to Lord Voldemort.

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What does Nagini say to Harry?

When Harry and Hermione are on the first floor of Bathilda's house, Nagini (inside the corpse of Bathilda) tells Harry to "Come!" from the next room in Parseltongue. In reaction, Hermione jumps and clutches Harry's arm, and the two of them obey the command.

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Why couldn't Nagini turn back into a woman?

In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, it's revealed that Nagini was a Maledictus — a witch cursed with a blood condition that slowly turns her into a beast permanently. Played by Claudia Kim, she could initially transform between human and snake, but the curse would eventually trap her in snake form forever.

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