Where did the idea of a Horcrux come from?

Origins. The first known Horcrux was created by Herpo the Foul in Ancient Greece. The only other known creator of a Horcrux was Lord Voldemort, who was likely the only person to have successfully created more than one Horcrux.

Did anyone know Harry was a Horcrux?

However, he wasn’t aware of the creation of a seventh horcrux, which ended up playing against him. Voldemort wasn’t aware of Harry being a pseudo-horcrux because he didn’t plan it, and Harry didn’t know either until Voldemort “killed” him, but he actually killed the piece of soul kept in him.

How did JK Rowling come up with the name Horcrux?

In Ancient Greek and Latin, the word for “hour” is “hor-” (ώρα). Rowling left readers a clue in the word that she invented. I would therefore translate Horcrux as “the hour is the crux.” This is her greatest clue.

Who was the first wizard to create a Horcrux?

Herpo
Immortality: Being the first know wizard to have created a Horcrux, Herpo achieved immortality, with his soul being earthbound even if his body would be destroyed. Spell creation: He invented many vile curses, which earned him his well-deserved malevolent reputation.

Was Voldemort the only wizard to make a Horcrux?

Yet despite many trying, there are only two known wizards to have discovered how to perform it: an Ancient Greek Dark wizard called Herpo the Foul, who created one Horcrux; and Voldemort, who mastered the spell and created seven.

Who did Voldemort kill to create the Horcruxes?

Dear Diary…. This was the first Horcrux that Voldemort, as Tom Riddle, made. He got this one from the Dark Arts book Secrets of the Darkest Art and killed Moaning Myrtle to get this. Destroyed by Harry Potter with a Basilisk fang in his second year, not knowing that it was a Horcrux at the time.

What were the 7 Horcruxes?

There were 7 horcruxes: Tom Riddle ‘s Diary, Marvolo Gaunt’s Ring, Rowena Ravenclaw’s Diadem, Salazar Slytherin’s Locket, Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup and Voldemort’s Snake, Nagini. Also, Harry Potter was accidentally made into a Horcrux, because a piece of Voldemort’s soul latched onto Harry’s.

What are the seven Horcruxes of Voldemort?

Lord Voldemort’s had only seven Horcruxes: Tom Riddle’s diary. Marvolo Gaunt’s Ring. Salazar Slytherin’s Locket. Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup. Rowena Ravenclaw’s Diadem. Harry Potter (unknown to Voldemort until after he had destroyed it). Nagini the Snake.

Is nagini a Horcrux?

Nagini. Nagini is an animal who appears in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. Nagini is Voldemort ‘s pet, as well as his sixth Horcrux. Nagini was destroyed by Neville Longbottom during the Battle of Hogwarts .