Only A Slytherin Can Pass This Quiz On Lord Voldemort. Can You?
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The Harry Potter series was host to some dark times, and it's all thanks to He Who Must Not Be Named. Of course, since we're part of the real world and not the magical one, our threats are quite different and much more abstract, so we can call him by his name: Vol-! Vol-! Ah, nevermind - it's best we don't take a chance.
Wand at the ready - you never know when He Who Must Not Be Named might show up, since he might be powerful enough to transcend the barrier between reality and fiction. Oh that's right, you don't have a wand, and neither do we. We're all doomed, it seems.
But fear not - where there is hope, there is also magic. For all we know, maybe the only thing preventing Vol- err, He Who Must Not Be Named from taking over the real world is your performance in this quiz. Ace it, and perhaps he'll remain bound to Rowling's universe for the time being. Pass it by a hair, and we'll all just have to pray. Fail it, and we might be seeing the Dark Mark overhead sometime soon.
It'll take some wit to get a good score here, but also bravery. We need to be brave, too, Lord Voldemort!
What's his birth name?
He Who Must Not Be Named was once named, by his parents of course. It's an enigmatic name for an unfortunate wizard - unfortunate for the wizarding world, that is. If you're a true Slytherin at heart, and not just some sort of Hufflepuff parading around like a Slytherin, then you should definitely know what Voldemort's birth name is. It's been said throughout the movies, after all. Take your time, and let's start this quiz off with a positive result.
How did Harry first learn about him?
Harry listened with open ears and wide eyes when he first learned of the existence of He Who Must Not Be Named. It's a big story to take in, for sure; so there's this evil, impossibly powerful wizard who tried to get a genocide going years back, and he happened to kill Harry's parents. Of course, knowledge of this marked the start of Harry's journey for justice. If you've been paying attention, you'll know exactly how Harry first learned of Voldemort's existence.
In what movie was he resurrected?
The Harry Potter series, though not lacking in its obstacles, was all fun and games before Voldemort was resurrected. After that point, though all bets were off - death became an immediate possibility, and it quickly became clear that no witch or wizard was safe. Indeed, J.K. Rowling seemed to have her soul possessed by the Dark Lord once she brought him back, since she was quick to end so many of our favorite characters' lives with the flick of a pen. In what movie was he resurrected?
What gift does he bestow upon his faithful servant Wormtail after he's resurrected?
Here is Wormtail, AKA the gross Peter Pettigrew, squirming Death Eater who keeps himself close to He Who Must Not Be Name's side, waiting for his next command. Wormtail is a faithful servant - after all, he's the one who helped resurrect Voldemort in the first place. His obedience makes up for his lack of merit, at least in the Dark Lord's eyes. The Dark Lord rewards loyalty, as he did with Wormtail. What was the reward Peter received?
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
Voldemort's soul is split into several Horcruxes, and we'll be testing your recognition of each of them throughout this quiz. Here's the first, and it should definitely be the most obvious one. Since this trinket had a mind of its own (the mind of He Who Must Not Be Named, specifically), it seriously messed with Harry and friends in a certain iteration of the series. We won't say more than that, since doing so would be spoiling you with clues.
Which of these spells is he most likely to perform?
Every wizard has their own penchant toward a preferred field of magic. For example, Ms. Sprout was evidently influenced by deep herbal magic, and based her witchcraft studies on Herbology. Meanwhile, Lord Voldemort prefers to major in a totally different field of magical study. As you can imagine, it's a touch more nefarious than Herbology. Of course, there's one spell above all others that he likes unleashing as often as he sees fit. Which of these spells is Voldemort most likely to perform?
How did he learn of the Horcruxes?
Without the Horcruxes, Voldemort's mortality would have approached that of an average wizard, and he couldn't have any of that. Thankfully, at a certain point in his life, he found the source to a truly valuable piece of information for a dark wizard bent on controlling the world - the Horcruxes, of course. This is a forbidden bit of magical knowledge, and not something that one happens upon by chance. Think back on Voldemort's past - how did he learn of the Horcruxes?
What's his pet snake's name?
Voldemort wouldn't appear quite as malignant as he does if he didn't have his pet snake hovering around him all the time. Essentially, having a meeting with He Who Must Not Be Named also means having a meeting with his pet snake, which is an unsettling thing for sure. It's especially so when you consider that the snake is not averse to killing people on the fly, which is probably due to what's really going on in its head. What's the snake's name?
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
It's time for another mini Horcrux challenge, and this time we won't be holding back. If you weren't paying attention to the intricacies of the movies or books, you might have missed this key little detail. Again, Voldemort split himself up into various Horcruxes in order to preserve his reign through time, and one of those is listed below. If you really know all about He Who Must Not Be Named, you won't have any trouble picking the right one out.
Which Hogwarts House did he belong to while in school?
Only someone who's never heard of Harry Potter in their entire life would be scratching their head at this one. The very essence of He Who Must Not Be Named is a whole representation of a certain Hogwarts House, and that's exactly where the Sorting Hat put him when he attended the school. It's partly a no brainer since he happens to descend from the person who originally founded that house. Does that give the answer away? Either way, click a button.
Which of these special skills does he possess?
Aside from being a master at spells and the like (especially the Unforgivable Curses and the production of Horcruxes), He Who Must Not Be Named possesses a peculiar special ability, one that very few other wizards or witches can boast. Although it's not the most useful magical attribute ever thought of, it certainly helps add to Voldemort's diabolical aura. Since this is such a fitting characteristic of his, we have no doubt you'll be able to pick it out below.
Did he kill Cedric Diggory?
Poor old, dear Cedric Diggory didn't get to live long enough for fans to truly know him. As his legacy stands, the character is forever shrouded in mystery, immortalized by his early passing. Of course, his tragic death occurred in the Goblet of Fire, and it certainly had something to do with the resurrection of He Who Must Not Be Named. However, you might be blurry as to whether the Dark Lord was the one directly responsible for killing Diggory.
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
Before you can say Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, we're at our very third Horcrux. He Who Must Not Be Named sure was busy spreading these around the magical world. It's a miracle Harry managed to find them all in the end, otherwise the Dark Lord would probably have reigned over witches and wizards for another 1000 years. Since you've been paying attention to Harry's adventure, you should be able to pick the correct Horcrux among the options below. Can you manage it?
How many Horcruxes did He make?
Since we're speaking of Horcruxes again, let's go a little deeper into the topic. We're not at Hogwarts, after all - no information is forbidden here. Of course, the exact number of Voldemort's Horcruxes was revealed in the series, and it's a key bit of information that plays toward how the story finally wraps itself up. Real Harry Potter fans - especially dedicated followers of the Dark Lord - won't risk messing this one up. How many Horcruxes did Voldemort make?
Which of these characters has written in his old diary?
Tom Riddle (aka He Who Must Not Be Named) played a big role in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, albeit he did so quite indirectly. Part of Voldemort's soul was put into Tom Riddle's old diary, and it's that wretched soul that's able to speak directly to the reader/writer of the document through disappearing black ink. If you choose to participate in a dialogue with the diary, you might end up in the Hogwarts dungeons before long. Which of these characters has written in Voldemort's old diary?
Which of these characters is NOT one of his Death Eaters?
He Who Must Not Be Named has a ton of Death Eaters - enough to threaten the peace and prosperity of the entire wizarding world, as it turns out. Thankfully, he doesn't have nearly enough of these goons to guarantee himself ultimate success, but he gets pretty close. Some of his Death Eaters are super well-known Harry Potter characters who we learn to hate in the films and books. Hopefully, you've also learned which of these characters is NOT a Death Eater.
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
With the swish and flick of the wand, we're at the fourth Horcrux. You must feel much like Harry did when he was looking for them - tired, distraught, but motivated beyond measure. Well, stay motivated, and keep in mind that Harry was the one who actually had to go out and destroy these things. Anyway, in order to be thorough in measuring your Dark Lord knowledge, we'll have to see if you can choose the correct Horcrux among the following.
Can he fly?
The Dark Lord can accomplish a heck of a lot, there's just no denying it. In fact, a wise old wand maker once said, "The Dark Lord did great things - terrible, oh yes... but great." If you haven't had a Harry Potter refresher course in a long while, you might have forgotten whether or not one of those great things is the act of human flight. Can the Dark Lord fly across the air like a mad Dementor, or is he landlocked like the rest of us?
Which of these magical groups are NOT allies of his?
Without the multiple groups of magical folk that have chosen to ally themselves with He Who Must Not Be Named, he would never have been able to spread the sort of carnage he did back before Harry was born. Thankfully, not all groups in the magical world have chosen to bend the knee for the Dark Lord. Some of them have remained on the side of good - or at least the neutral center - even if their members' lives were on the line.
Where was he raised?
Here is little Tom Riddle, staring bleakly into the distance, presumably daydreaming about eliminating and enslaving a generation of witches and wizards. Those were dark time, Harry, real dark times... but from this picture's perspective, those dark times lie in the far future. Voldemort had a childhood, as strange a thing as that is to consider. His childhood was quite peculiar for a number of reasons, including the setting most of it took place it. Where was the Dark Lord raised?
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
If you're looking to rid the wizarding world of He Who Must Not Be Named's influence forever, you'll definitely need comprehensive knowledge of each of his Horcruxes. Of course, you're only looking to pass a quiz about the man here, but the same rule applies. This next Horcrux might seem a little unconventional for the Dark Lord, unless you remember one key fact about him - he likes nice things, so he's more likely to put a piece of his soul in a prestigious object.
Choose the correct ingredients for his resurrection
Voldemort returned to the wizarding world in full form and with maximum power in The Goblet of Fire, thanks to his own genius and Wormtail's obedience. It's a tough process, reviving a tyrannical sorcerer, and it requires some old, dark magic. J.K. Rowling did well to note the three main ingredients of this brew quite poetically. If you really know He Who Must Not Be Named, then you'll know what ingredients Wormtail mixed together to bring him back to life.
Describe what the Dark Mark looks like
The Dark Mark is a horrible thing to look at - for its squeamish visuals, sure, but more so for the meaning it signifies. Anyone who possesses a Dark Mark allies themselves with He Who Must Not Be Named, and can be summoned with no notice at all when they feel it burning up. Since this symbol is so important in the Harry Potter universe, we're sure you can pick out the following description that best suits it. What does the mark look like?
Where did he work after leaving Hogwarts?
Here is He Who Must Not Be Named as a young adult, during a point in his life where he had a job. Since there's only one place in the wizarding world decrepit enough to take a soul as tainted as his, real Harry Potter fans will get this one right with their eyes closed. He didn't spend too much time as an employee of this establishment, but it was enough for him to get what he needed. What place was this?
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
It's time for another Horcrux challenge, and we're almost done with them. There will be one more fragment of the soul of He Who Must Not Be Named for you to discern, but that will be later. For now, take a look at the following options, and try to figure out which one the Dark Lord would use as a Horcrux. Because you've made it this far, we doubt it's beyond your capabilities to do so. Give it your best shot.
True or False: Voldemort killed Neville Longbottom's parents
Ole Neville Longbottom, our favorite would-be messiah. The role of magical savior ended up going to Harry Potter in the series when, in a parallel reality, it really would have been called the Neville Longbottom franchise. Although Neville had to live deep in Harry's shadow throughout most of the series, we were glad to see him man up and fight for what he believed in at the end of the story. Let's see if you know whether Voldemort killed his parents.
How did he kill Severus Snape?
Here is Severus Snape, everyone's favorite Potions master. Well, that might not be exactly true - Snape has always been the "hate him or love him" type of professor at Hogwarts, and those who loved him usually belong to Slytherin. However, once certain things were clarified after his passing, even those who vehemently opposed him couldn't help but open their hearts a little to the memory of ole Snape. He fell by Voldemort's hand, of course - how did it happen?
Does he have any siblings?
Granted, there isn't an abundance of information about Voldemort available to the public - whether you're in the fictional wizarding world, or are just a fan in the real one like us. You need to do some really digging in order to find anything out about the man. However, the answer to this question should be obvious. Maybe it wasn't directly alluded to in the movie, but you should be able to put two and two together. Does Voldemort have siblings?
Which of the following is one of Voldemort's horcruxes?
It's time for our final Horcrux challenge, so it's important that you get it right. We're almost at the end of the quiz now, so there's no need to rush this one and mess your average up. Take your time and think carefully about this one. Although, you won't need to spend much time if you consider yourself somewhat of a Potterhead. Because there is great significance - even literary significance - to this last Horcrux. Which of the following is it?
How did he discover he was a wizard?
Voldemort was destined to become an evil wizard bent on ruling the world, whether he or anyone else liked it or not. This was going to happen eventually, even if he never discovered that he was a wizard in the first place. It was a serendipitous event, though bittersweet in the end - mostly due to the ton of lives that were lost as a potential result. If you really know He Who Must Not Be Named, then you know the answer to this.
According to Voldemort, what's the most powerful magical number?
Voldemort is all about symbols, to a certain degree. He doesn't rely on the importance of symbols, though he definitely spices things up with them every now and then. For instance, he often thinks about the most powerful magical number in the wizarding world, and he uses that bit of trivia in one of his most significant magical applications. We're not sure why the number is what it is, but we're sure Voldemort likes it. Pick out the magical number below.
Is he a Pure-blood wizard?
He Who Must Not Be Named sinks away into the night as a cloud, and good riddance. He had a long run, but it needed to come to an end eventually. Things were just too stressful with him tyrannizing the wizarding world and all. At any rate, even though the villain is long gone, it still helps to know some basic trivia about him so we can prevent such a thing from happening again. Was Voldemort a Pure blood wizard?
Which Horcrux was destroyed by Neville Longbottom?
Neville Longbottom ended up doing his Gryffindor House proud near the end of the series, when he fulfilled his destiny to help Harry destroy He Who Must Not Be Named. He did this in a super heroic, very memorable way, and the Horcrux itself definitely sticks out from the pile. Think back to when the series was just about to wrap up, and try to remember Mr. Longbottom in all his glory. Which of these Horcruxes did the man destroy?
What material forms the core of his wand?
Before proceeding to the very last question of the quiz, let's see if you can get by this one first. You might think you know everything about He Who Must Not Be Named, but you're not done proving that quite yet. A real follower of the Dark Lord should definitely know this bit of trivia. The material that forms his wand's core is super significant - indeed, it's a central detail of the entire story. Which of the following is it?
Which historical wizard is he a descendant of?
You've finally made it all the way through to the very end of this He Who Must Not Be Named quiz, and kudos to you for pulling it off. Since you haven't clicked away before this point, you must have a pretty good score - let's see if you can maintain it at this last stretch. Voldemort happens to be a descendant of a super famous historical wizard, one you definitely know about if you're a HP fan. One last time, let's see a right answer.