However, despite his best efforts, Kreacher was unable to destroy the Horcrux. He kept the locket in the Black family house, and both the real and fake Horcrux lockets lay undisturbed in their new hiding places for over fifteen years.

Does Kreacher turn good?

Eventually, after being given back the locket that Regulus had switched for Voldemort's real Horcrux, Kreacher grew less hostile and was happier than he had been in many years, resuming most of his expected duties. He also led the house elves into the fray during the Battle of Hogwarts.

Who destroyed the Horcruxes in order?

Who destroys the locket Horcrux?

Harry attempted to retrieve the sword, but was prevented from doing so by the locket still around his neck. The sword was then used by Ron Weasley who destroyed the locket Horcrux.

Who stole the real Horcrux locket Rab?

The real Horcrux was taken to Twelve Grimmauld Place where Kreacher, following his master's orders, tried to destroy it. When it went missing, Kreacher apprehended Mundungus Fletcher, who had stolen the locket and given it to Dolores Umbridge.

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Why did Rab betray Voldemort?

Like his family, Regulus was easily swayed by Lord Voldemort's "pure-blood" rhetoric. He learned too late that the Lord Voldemort's beliefs were far more evil than he had ever realized and being a Death Eater involved far more unpleasantness than he was capable of.

Did Umbridge know the locket was a Horcrux?

At some point, Umbridge received a locket as a bribe from thief Mundungus Fletcher. The pendant was actually Salazar Slytherin's locket and was, unbeknownst to her, one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. Due to Umbridge's twisted nature, the Horcrux actually amplified her magical abilities.

Why is there no Gryffindor Horcrux?

Still, any Horcrux would be far more vulnerable than the Sword of Gryffindor. If the sword were to be imbued with a soul fragment and therefore turned into a Horcrux, it would no longer be indestructible but vulnerable to Fiendfyre and basilisk venom—two substances it would have otherwise absorbed in its natural state.

Why didn't Dumbledore tell Harry how to destroy Horcruxes?

Dumbledore Never Really Had Time To Explain How To Destroy The Horcruxes. As much as Harry would have benefited from Dumbledore's knowledge of how to destroy the remaining five horcruxes, there was simply not enough time before his death to do so.

Did Voldemort know Harry was a Horcrux?

Notably, Voldemort appeared to be entirely unaware of this split, as he later created a seventh Horcrux in his quest to have six, and continued to target Harry Potter despite him now holding part of Voldemort's own soul.

Which Horcrux was killed last?

Nagini is the last Horcrux that Voldemort created and the last one to be destroyed. During the final battle of Hogwarts, Neville pulls the sword of Godric Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat and beheads Nagini, destroying the last Horcrux.

Why is Snape the half-blood prince?

Family. Snape's family background is mostly shown in flashbacks during the course of the last three novels. Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince").

Did Hermione know Harry was a Horcrux?

IT was when Harry and Hermione were on their own without Ron, and were hunting for the Horcruxes, its when Harry used to wake up with terrible headaches in themiddles of the night screaming sometimes. Hermione's research into Horcruxes at that time concluded Harry was Voldermot's Horcrux.

Is Dolores Umbridge a death eater?

In turn, Umbridge acts in the open, from a position of power, being the Minister of Magic's right hand. She's not a Death Eater masquerading as a government official — she's just an awful person taking advantage of being in a top position.

Did Harry live in Grimmauld Place after the war?

It's unknown what happened to Grimmauld Place when the Second Wizarding War was over, but even though Harry was not living in it, it's possible that it was kept safe for the Order of the Phoenix.

Who is Kreacher's true master?

Harry was the new master of Kreacher after the death of Sirius. However to confirm that Harry truly gained mastership over Kreacher, Dumbledore asked Harry to call Kreacher where at the Dursleys, he came, thus proving his obedience towards Harry.

Why doesn't Harry use Avada Kedavra on the Horcrux?

To Harry, Voldemort was the epitome of evil, as was the Killing Curse by extension, so he would not use the Unforgivable Curse that killed his parents. It's also believed that Avada Kedavra requires the caster to be willing to commit murder for the spell to work.

Did Dumbledore realize Harry was a Horcrux?

Dumbledore knew about Horcruxes. He knew how they were formed, what happened after that, etc. He probably got to know Harry was a Horcrux when he saw the Scar on Harry's forehead, but maybe he wasn't sure.

Why not use Avada Kedavra on Horcruxes?

So, yes, Avada Kedavra can destroy a Horcrux, as long as that Horcrux is a living being. If we're talking inanimate object Horcruxes, then damaging those beyond repair would have to be done by other means, and the only way for Harry to do so in a timely manner was to use Basilisk venom.

What was the hardest Horcrux to find?

Slytherin's locket

Beyond the ring, another heirloom was transformed into a Horcrux, and was one of the hardest to find and destroy.

Why isn't Hermione affected by the Horcrux?

The simplest explanation of Hermione's resistance to the Horcrux's effects is her superior mental strength. Hermione proved herself once again when she withstood Bellatrix's Cruciatus Curse.

Why can a basilisk fang destroy a Horcrux?

After being healed, Harry took the fang and stabbed Riddle's diary, destroying that Horcrux beyond magical repair. Because Harry had stabbed the Basilisk with the sword, it was imbued with Basilisk venom and was therefore able to destroy Horcruxes and poison opponents that it cut through as well.

How did Umbridge get Mad Eye's Eye?

In July 1997, Moody was killed by Lord Voldemort during the Battle of the Seven Potters. Moody's corpse was recovered by the Death Eaters, and his magical eye was somehow taken by Dolores Umbridge, who used it to keep track of her subordinates in the British Ministry of Magic.

Was Dolores evil because of the Horcrux?

JK Rowling responded to the theories with "She has an affinity for this horrible object, which would help rather than hinder her." So, the horcrux certainly would add to her existing evil. But Umbridge is just that: plain evil. And as for the horcrux: Ron took care of that.

What did centaurs do to Umbridge?

When the centaurs made threatening moves, Umbridge cast "Incarcerous" on the centaur Magorian, strangling him with ropes. The centaur Bane then picked her up and carried her away deeper into the forest screaming (what happened to her beyond that, during her time with the Centaur herd until she was rescued, is unknown).