![]() Īs long as that object remained intact, the soul fragment inside it would live on, keeping the maker anchored to the living world, even if their body were to take fatal damage. ![]() However creating a Horcrux out of an inanimate object was preferable, as it decreased the chances of it being destroyed. The object used to contain the soul fragment could be just about anything, even a living being or creature could be made into a Horcrux. Only a true, deliberate and conscious act of murder against another person without any regret or remorse would suffice to rend the soul killing out of self-defence or to protect another would not work, and neither would a mercy kill.Ī wizard who wished to create a Horcrux would then use that damage to their advantage by casting a spell which would sever the damaged portion of the soul and encase it in a designated object. This act, said to be the most supreme act of evil, resulted in the metaphysical sundering of their own soul. This could only be achieved by deliberately committing a murder. To create a Horcrux, a wizard first had to damage their soul. Tom Riddle creating his first Horcrux at the age of sixteen after murdering Myrtle Warren Then, even if one's body is attacked or destroyed, one cannot die, for part of the soul remains earthbound and undamaged." - The nature of Horcruxes Well, you split your soul, you see, and hide part of it in an object outside the body. ![]() " A Horcrux is the word used for an object in which a person has concealed part of their soul. No document in existence has information regarding a single individual creating multiple Horcruxes, as no wizard before Voldemort even thought of attempting such a feat he only dared to when he asked the experienced Horace Slughorn for an expert opinion, under the guise of the idea of creating more than one Horcrux being only in theory. It was believed that Tom Riddle had found the information necessary to make a Horcrux in this book before Dumbledore managed to get hold of it. This book was once held in the Hogwarts Library however, due to the book's extremely dark and dangerous nature, Albus Dumbledore later hid it away in his office when he became the Headmaster of Hogwarts. In fact, only one book was known to provide specific instructions on the creation, nature, and consequences of a Horcrux: Secrets of the Darkest Art. Very few books, even those revolving around the Dark Arts, would mention Horcruxes even in the slightest detail: Magick Moste Evile, a book that contained much information of the most advanced dark arts, barely skimmed the subject of Horcruxes as a subject so evil that it should not be spoken of, showing that even many Dark wizards and witches were horrified by them. Secrets of the Darkest Art was the only known book that gave clear instructions on making a Horcrux Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry banned any study of the subject of Horcruxes Albus Dumbledore was particularly adamant and fiercely strict in enforcing this rule. The nature and concepts of Horcruxes were so terrible that they were kept secret from most of the wizarding world, and very few people were ever made aware of their existence. However, Voldemort planned to create six Horcruxes in the hope that splitting his soul into seven pieces would make him stronger than just creating one, due to his belief in the power of the number seven. As such, it was unknown for many centuries what the attempted creation of multiple Horcruxes would result in, as nobody thought it possible to accomplish such an act. Horcruxes were originally conceived of as being a singular act. The only other known creator of a Horcrux was Lord Voldemort, who was very likely the only person to have successfully created more than one Horcrux. The first known Horcrux was created by Herpo the Foul in Ancient Greece. Horcruxes were also extremely durable, and therefore only the most powerful and potent elements and magical spells of the wizarding world could destroy them, such as Basilisk venom and Fiendfyre. Given that Horcruxes were precious to those who made them, there were usually protective measures made to prevent them from being stolen or destroyed, such as counter-charms and curses. The process for the creation of a Horcrux involved a spell and a horrific act was performed soon after the murder had been committed. Horcruxes could only be created after committing murder, the supremest act of evil, as a means to tear the soul. The Horcrux was considered to be by far the most terrible of all Dark Magic. ![]() As long as the object remained intact, so too did the soul fragment inside it, keeping the maker anchored to the world of the living, even if their body suffered fatal damage. " Of the Horcrux, wickedest of magical inventions, we shall not speak nor give direction -" - Magick Moste Evile Ī Horcrux was an object in which a Dark wizard or witch had hidden a fragment of his or her soul in order to become immortal. ![]()
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