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Slytherin

Lord Voldemort

The Dark Lord

Played by Ralph Fiennes
half-blood
About Lord Voldemort

Born Tom Marvolo Riddle, he became the most feared dark wizard in history. Created Horcruxes to achieve immortality and led the Death Eaters.

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Slytherin

Lord Voldemort is a member of Slytherin, a house known for its distinctive qualities and values.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lord Voldemort

What house was Voldemort in?

Voldemort, born Tom Marvolo Riddle, was sorted into Slytherin House. He was a direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin himself through the Gaunt family.

Who played Voldemort in the movies?

The adult Voldemort was primarily played by Ralph Fiennes from Goblet of Fire onwards. The teenage Tom Riddle was played by Christian Coulson in Chamber of Secrets and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Frank Dillane in Half-Blood Prince.

What is Voldemort's real name?

Voldemort's real name is Tom Marvolo Riddle. He created the name "Lord Voldemort" as an anagram of his birth name ("I am Lord Voldemort") because he despised his Muggle father's name.

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