Who was the first person Voldemort killed?

Technically Voldemort's first murder was Myrtle since he was the one who released the Basilisk. Voldemort , a parseltongue and the heir of Slytherin, did release the Basilisk. Voldemort's first murder by himself was his dad's family.

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Who is the first person killed by Tom Riddle?

June 13, 1942: Tom Riddle murders Myrtle Warren (a.k.a. Moaning Myrtle) in the first-floor girls' bathroom at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, sending a piece of his soul into his diary. It becomes his first Horcrux.

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Whose death did Voldemort order?

Voldemort murdered Harry's parents, James and Lily, but as a result of his mother's love and willingness to sacrifice herself for him, baby Harry survived when Voldemort tried to murder him with a Killing Curse.

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Was Voldemort killed by Moaning Myrtle?

Her murder was used to create Voldemort's first Horcrux: the Diary. Voldemort – then Tom Riddle – created his first Horcrux at the age of sixteen after murdering Myrtle Warren with the Basilisk. This was the first murder that Voldemort ever committed.

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How old was Voldemort when he first killed someone?

The narrator in GOF says that Tom Riddle Sr and family died 50 years ago... Which means Voldemort had to be 18 at that time. But as far as I remember he was only 16 when he murdered his paternal family, because he still had the trace on him.

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Every Character Voldemort Killed (In Order) - Harry Potter Explained

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How did Voldemort lose his nose?

The most likely reason why Lord Voldemort's nose disappeared and he devolved into such an evil-looking creature is that as he dabbled deeper into the Dark Arts, his appearance gradually became as distorted as what remained of his twisted soul.

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How old was Snape when he died?

Snape's true loyalties remain uncertain until the final book. According to the author, Severus Snape's birthday is 9 January 1960 and he died on 2 May 1998 at the age of 38. It is unknown what wood and core comprise Snape's wand.

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How did Voldemort split his soul 7 times?

Seven is, of course, the most magical number, which is why Voldemort split his soul into seven - each time committing murder to do so. One piece of his soul remained inside him and he chose six objects with a special meaning or connection to him in which to place the other six pieces.

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How did Harry survive Avada Kedavra in the forest?

Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.

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Is Moaning Myrtle a Slytherin?

Moaning Myrtle

Born in the late 1920s to Muggle parents, Myrtle Warren started her Hogwarts life in the early 1940s, where she was sorted into Ravenclaw. She had no friends, and was bullied relentlessly because of her glasses and acne.

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Who killed Hedwig?

Hedwig's killer is not explicitly identified, so he/she may have appeared in other books, films or video games, but the only known appearance is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. A popular fan theory based on book canon suggests that Snape may have killed Hedwig.

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What spell killed Bellatrix?

She stared Bellatrix down and challenged her to a one-on-one duel. Molly Weasley had hit Bellatrix Lestrange straight in the heart with an unspecified spell and killed her on the spot. Since Avada Kedavra is an unforgivable curse, many fans have argued that it is not what Molly used.

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Who killed Mad Eye Moody?

Moody's death came at the betrayal of Mundungus, and the moment he disapparated, Moody was struck by a killing curse by Voldemort and fell off his broom to a certain death.

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Did Hagrid know Voldemort was Tom Riddle?

"Hagrid is one of Voldemort's oldest associates, and knows his true identity" In Chamber of Secrets, it is revealed that Hagrid had been a student at Hogwarts during the same period that Tom Riddle (the true identity of Lord Voldemort) also frequented the school.

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Why does Ron say only 3 to go?

So when Ron said three, it wasn't a mistake. He meant there were three more horcruxes to destroy before being able to destroy the fourth and final piece which was in fact Voldemort himself.

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Was Professor Quirrell a horcrux?

Quirrell tried to put up feeble resistance on occasion, but Voldemort was far too strong for him. Quirrell is, in effect, turned into a temporary Horcrux by Voldemort. He is greatly depleted by the physical strain of fighting the far stronger, evil soul inside him.

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Why did Draco's mom say Harry was dead?

Draco Malfoy's mother Narcissa was cold, cunning and devoted to the Dark Lord. But she was also a mother, which meant she was willing to risk everything to make sure her son was safe. When Harry survived Voldemort's Killing Curse for the second time, Narcissa pretended he was dead so she could get to Draco.

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Why couldn t Harry use Avada Kedavra?

Though Harry encountered many opportunities that deemed Avada Kedavra necessary, it remains as one of the Unforgivable Curses Harry Potter never cast. For one, he viewed the spell as an immoral practice commonly used by users of the Dark Arts.

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Why is Harry immune to Avada Kedavra?

Lily's Protection In Voldemort's Blood Saved Harry

When Lord Voldemort returned Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, he used Harry's blood - which is partially how Harry survived Avada Kedavra in the forest.

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Why did Voldemort crumble when Harry touched him?

Voldemort can not comprehend love, and so it destroys him to touch Harry because Lily's love for her son runs through Harry's veins and body. ems Harry burnt Quirrell's face when he touched it.

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How did Nagini become a Horcrux?

In an interview, J.K. Rowling revealed that it was the murder of Bertha Jorkins that made Nagini a Horcrux. After Voldemort discovered his Horcruxes were in danger, Nagini was magically protected, described as being encased in a 'starry, translucent sphere'.

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What was the potion Dumbledore drank?

The Emerald Potion, also known as the Drink of Despair, is a mysterious potion which induces fear, delirium, and extreme thirst. According to Dumbledore, the potion cannot be penetrated by hand, vanished, parted, scooped up, siphoned away, transfigured, charmed, or otherwise made to change its nature in any way.

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Why did Harry's scar hurt when Snape?

It wasn't Snape that made Harry's scar burn. It was the fact that Voldemort was right underneath the turban on the back of Quirrell's head, it was his presence that made Harry's scar burn, not Snape.

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Why was Snape mean to Harry?

A Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Snape is hostile to Harry due to his resemblance to his father James Potter, who bullied Snape during their time together at Hogwarts. As the series progresses, Snape's character becomes more layered and enigmatic.

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