Who killed Voldemort the first time?

Voldemort's first defeat took place on Halloween, October 31, 1981 at the hands of an infant Harry Potter. This led to Harry being known as "The Boy Who Lived".

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Who was the first person Voldemort killed?

The diary. Lord Voldemort's first Horcrux was created when he was still at Hogwarts, known then as Tom Riddle. After murdering a schoolgirl called Myrtle, with the help of the ancient monster that dwelled within the castle, the Basilisk, his soul was split for the first time.

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Who actually killed Voldemort Harry or Neville?

In the end, both were essential to Voldemort's downfall, fulfilling the possibility that both Harry and Neville were, in fact, the Chosen One. While Harry delivered the final blow to destroy Voldemort, Neville destroyed the final Horcrux which allowed Harry to end Voldemort.

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How did Neville kill Voldemort?

While Neville played a direct role in Voldemort's downfall, having destroyed Voldemort's final Horcrux Nagini the snake, he did not deal the death blow. If you want to get technical about it, the one who actually killed Voldemort was Voldemort himself. It was his own killing curse that finished him off.

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Who officially killed Voldemort?

Voldemort, also known as Tom Riddle, was killed by Harry Potter during the Battle of Hogwarts in May of 1998.

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Why didn'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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Has Hermione ever killed anyone?

While Ron never killed anyone in the movies, Hermione had her one big moment in the Battle of Hogwarts. She and Ron walked in and witnessed Fenrir Greyback killing Lavender Brown and Hermione lashed out in anger and killed the werewolf by blasting him over a cliff -- a slight change from his death in the books.

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Why did Voldemort choose Harry or Neville?

However, the prophecy went on to say that Voldemort would mark the child as his equal, choosing the boy that he believed would be the most dangerous to him. Dumbledore believes Voldemort chose Harry because Harry was a half-blood, just like Voldemort.

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What did Harry do with Draco's wand?

When Harry wrestles Draco's “everyday” wand out of his hand at the Malfoy's mansion, he conquers Draco, and therefore the Elder Wand — hidden in Dumbledore's tomb at the time — transfers its allegiance to Harry. Rowling said her American editor suggested the moment when Harry conquers Draco should be more dramatic.

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How did Harry kill Voldemort with Expelliarmus?

During his final confrontation with Voldemort, Harry knew that he (Harry) was the Elder Wand's true master. He again cast Expelliarmus, ejecting the wand from Voldemort's hand into his own as the Killing Curse rebounded off his body, fatally striking Voldemort.

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Who killed Hagrid in Harry Potter?

Answer and Explanation: No, Hagrid does not die in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He survives the battle at Hogwarts, and he is later mentioned in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which takes place over 18 years after the battle.

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Who killed Fred Weasley?

In 1998, Fred participated in the Battle of Hogwarts, defending the castle's passageways with his twin. While fighting alongside his brother, Percy, he was killed in an explosion possibly caused by Death Eater Augustus Rookwood.

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When did Dumbledore realize Harry was a Horcrux?

He finds out for sure immediately after Nagini's attack on Arthur Weasley. This night is significant in many ways. While Harry sleeps, he enters Nagini's mind.

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Who killed Hedwig?

According to the films, Hedwig's killer might have been Selwyn, who was known to be pursuing Harry and Hagrid at the time since Hedwig's death in the film happened quite a while into the fight when there was only a couple death eaters following them, or it might have been Stanley Shunpike under the Imperius Curse.

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Who killed Mad Eye Moody?

When Moody was killed by Lord Voldemort during the Battle of the Seven Potters, Harry was devastated by his death, as were the other Order of the Phoenix members.

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Who did Voldemort have a child with?

Delphi was conceived from a liaison between Voldemort and Bellatrix. She was born at Malfoy Manor, shortly before the 1998 Battle of Hogwarts. As Bellatrix and Voldemort were both killed in the Battle and Bellatrix's husband Rodolphus was imprisoned at Azkaban, Delphi was raised by Euphemia Rowle, a Death Eater.

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Why did Draco's mother protect Harry?

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 did Draco's mom lie for Harry?

Narcissa's greatest moment, however, was when she chose to betray Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Not knowing whether Draco was alive or dead, Narcissa chose to lie to the Dark Lord rather than risk losing her son.

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Why did Draco's mom whisper to Harry?

Being the mother she is, first and foremost, she no longer cared if Voldemort won or lost. All she cared about was knowing if her son was alive or not. So she bent down and when she felt a pulse, she whispered to Harry to ask him if Malfoy was alive. Harry confirmed that he was.

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Why did Snape become a Death Eater?

Snape was revealed to have been in love with Harry Potter's mother, Lily, since childhood. That feeling lasted beyond her death, and into his own final moments. That's why it's so surprising that Snape became a Death Eater.

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Why was Voldemort not put in Azkaban?

During that time, he subjected thousands to death, torture, and despair. Nobody but Harry is able to defeat him, though, meaning he is never incarcerated. Voldemort would have probably had the magical prowess to escape anyway, particularly if Sirius Black can do it.

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Who is the real chosen one in Harry Potter?

While most fans agree that Harry is the unrefuted Chosen One, the final Deathly Hallows film (in particular) sways heavily toward highlighting a heroic Neville, revitalizing the debate regarding which boy is better suited for the iconic title.

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Who killed Peter Pettigrew?

It is interesting also to note that Harry does not actually kill Pettigrew, but that Voldemort's gift kills him despite Harry's efforts to save him. Pettigrew's death is a reaction to his own attempt to kill, or at least, disable Harry, coupled with Voldemort's distrust of his own lieutenant.

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Who killed Hermione's parents?

This means ARGUS FILCH KILLED HERMIONE'S MOM!

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Who killed Neville Longbottom?

Due to his humiliation in the Triwizard Tournament, Cedric eventually becomes a Death Eater and kills Neville Longbottom. Due to Neville's death, the final Horcrux Nagini was never destroyed, and as a result Voldemort is never defeated, kills Harry and takes over the Wizarding World.

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