Dark Facts About Lord Voldemort, The Most Terrible Wizard In History
In the world of Harry Potter, fans know him by many different names: The Dark Lord, He Who Must Not Be Named, Tom Marvolo Riddle, and others. This evil wizard is, however, best known as Lord Voldemort. From his beginnings as a lowly orphan to the height of his power as a master of the Dark Arts to his ill-fated return to power, here are some facts you may not know about this remarkable literary character.
Lord Voldemort Facts
41. Half-Blood
Despite his hatred for any wizards that aren't pure blooded, Tom Marvolo Riddle is actually a half-blood. He was born to the witch Merope Gaunt and a Muggle father, Tom Riddle Sr.
40. Inheritance
Through the Gaunt family, Voldemort is actually a direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin, which is likely where he gets his Parseltongue abilities.
39. Skillz
Voldemort also developed the unusual ability to possess living creatures, which is a testament to just how powerful of a wizard he was.
