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{{quote|First, and understand this, Harry, 'coz it's very important... Not all wizards are good. Some of them go bad.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] to [[Harry Potter]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)}}
  
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A '''Dark Witch''' or '''Wizard''' is any [[Wizards|magical person]] who primarily studies and/or practices the [[Dark Arts]]. They may also possess some dark objects like [[Horcrux]]es.
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A '''Dark Wizard''' or '''Witch''' is any [[Wizards|magical person]] who primarily studies and/or practices the [[Dark Arts]], otherwise known as Dark Magic. They may also possess some dark objects like [[Horcrux]]es or partake in the illegal breeding of Dark creatures.
   
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== Overview ==
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Some of the [[magic]] they have been known to practise includes use of the three [[Unforgivable Curses]], creating or brewing dark potions, putting to use/using dark objects, animating [[Inferius|Inferi]]<ref name="DH3">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Chapter 3</ref>, and attracting all kinds of Dark creatures to make huge armies and command them to attack their enemies<ref name="OOPfilm">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''</ref>. Noted Dark wizards and witches include [[Herpo the Foul]], [[Morgan le Fay]], [[Gellert Grindelwald]], and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], as well as the latter's followers, known as [[Death Eaters]].
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Some of the [[magic]] Dark wizards have been known to practise includes use of the three [[Unforgivable Curses]], creating or brewing dark potions, putting to use/using dark objects, animating [[Inferius|Inferi]]<ref name="DH3">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Chapter 3</ref>, and attracting all kinds of Dark creatures to make huge armies and command them to attack their enemies<ref name="OOPfilm">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''</ref>. Noted Dark wizards and witches include [[Herpo the Foul]], [[Morgan le Fay]], [[Gellert Grindelwald]], and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], as well as the latter's followers, known as [[Death Eaters]].
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==Types of wizards==
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[[File:Bellatrix-promo-bellatrix-lestrange-28967541-432-650.jpg|thumb|left|195x195px|Bellatrix Lestrange, an infamous dark witch]]
   
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==Types of Wizards==
  
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[[File:DH1_Bellatrix_Lestrange_with_her_wand_01.jpg|thumb|left|Bellatrix Lestrange, infamous dark witch]]
  
 
Others who might be considered Dark wizards are the owners and customers of shops such as [[Borgin and Burkes]], and arguably students of [[Durmstrang Institute]], as the curriculum there teaches much of the Dark Arts<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>. Many Dark wizards and witches appear to believe in the importance of [[blood purity]] and to hate [[Muggle]]s, though there is not necessarily a connection.
  
Others who might be considered Dark wizards are the owners and customers of shops such as [[Borgin and Burkes]], and arguably students of [[Durmstrang Institute]], as the curriculum there teaches much of the Dark Arts<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>. Many Dark wizards and witches appear to believe in the importance of [[blood purity]] and to hate [[Muggle]]s, though there is not necessarily a connection.
   
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==Known Dark Wizards and Witches==
  
==Known Dark Wizards and Witches==
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[[File:Voldemort_Cropped.JPG|thumb|Tom Marvolo Riddle, also known as Lord Voldemort, the most notorious Dark Wizard of modern times.]]
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[[File:C0634d41d6_77756546_o2.jpg|thumb|195x195px|[[Tom Marvolo Riddle]], also known as Lord Voldemort, the most notorious Dark Wizard of modern times.]]
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*[[Avery Jr.]]
  
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*[[Alecto Carrow]]
  
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*[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]
 
*[[Emeric the Evil]]
  
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*[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]
  
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*[[Lucius Malfoy]][[File:Lucius_malfoy.jpg|thumb|188px|Lucius during Voldemort's rebirth.]]
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*[[Lucius Malfoy]][[File:LuciusMalfoy.jpg|thumb|187x187px|Lucius Malfoy, a dark wizard]]
 
*[[Merwyn the Malicious]]
  
*[[Merwyn the Malicious]]
 
*[[Morgan le Fay]]
  
*[[Morgan le Fay]]
 
*[[Narcissa Malfoy]]
  
*[[Narcissa Malfoy]]
 
*[[Owle Bullock]]
  
*[[Owle Bullock]]
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*[[Raczidian]]
 
*[[Walburga Black]]
  
*[[Walburga Black]]
 
*[[Yardley Platt]]
  
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*[[Amycus Carrow]]
  
*[[Amycus Carrow]]
 
*[[Severus Snape]]
  
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*Ethelred the Ever-Ready
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*[[Ethelred the Ever-Ready]]
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*[[Viktor Krum]]
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===Dark Wizards in fictional stories===
  
===Dark Wizards in fictional stories===
 
*The [[Warlock (The Warlock's Hairy Heart)|main character]] of ''[[The Warlock's Hairy Heart]]''.
  
*The [[Warlock (The Warlock's Hairy Heart)|main character]] of ''[[The Warlock's Hairy Heart]]''.
 
*The [[Evil sorcerer (The Fountain of Fair Fortune)|evil sorcerer]] who took [[Altheda]]'s [[wand]], in ''[[The Fountain of Fair Fortune]]''.
  
*The [[Evil sorcerer (The Fountain of Fair Fortune)|evil sorcerer]] who took [[Altheda]]'s [[wand]], in ''[[The Fountain of Fair Fortune]]''.
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===Possible Dark Wizards===
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*Most of the [[Black family]]
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*[[Wizard (The Wizard and the Hopping Pot)|The Wizard]] from ''[[The Wizard and the Hopping Pot]]'' (formerly)
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*[[Antioch Peverell]]
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==

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"First, and understand this, Harry, 'coz it's very important... Not all wizards are good. Some of them go bad."
— Rubeus Hagrid to Harry Potter[src]

A Dark Wizard or Witch is any magical person who primarily studies and/or practices the Dark Arts, otherwise known as Dark Magic. They may also possess some dark objects like Horcruxes or partake in the illegal breeding of Dark creatures.

Overview

Some of the magic Dark wizards have been known to practise includes use of the three Unforgivable Curses, creating or brewing dark potions, putting to use/using dark objects, animating Inferi[1], and attracting all kinds of Dark creatures to make huge armies and command them to attack their enemies[2]. Noted Dark wizards and witches include Herpo the Foul, Morgan le Fay, Gellert Grindelwald, and Lord Voldemort, as well as the latter's followers, known as Death Eaters.

Types of wizards

Bellatrix-promo-bellatrix-lestrange-28967541-432-650

Bellatrix Lestrange, an infamous dark witch

Others who might be considered Dark wizards are the owners and customers of shops such as Borgin and Burkes, and arguably students of Durmstrang Institute, as the curriculum there teaches much of the Dark Arts[3]. Many Dark wizards and witches appear to believe in the importance of blood purity and to hate Muggles, though there is not necessarily a connection.

In Great Britain, many well-known Dark wizards and witches came out of Slytherin house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, though this is not universal. For example, Peter Pettigrew was in Gryffindor, yet he betrayed the Order of the Phoenix and joined Voldemort[4], whereas Slytherins such as Horace Slughorn, Regulus Black, Andromeda Tonks and later Severus Snape opposed the Death Eaters.

Known Dark Wizards and Witches

File:C0634d41d6 77756546 o2.jpg

Tom Marvolo Riddle, also known as Lord Voldemort, the most notorious Dark Wizard of modern times.

Dark Wizards in fictional stories

Possible Dark Wizards

Behind the scenes

  • In the Harry Potter films, most Dark Wizards appear to Apparate differently than other wizards. Dark Wizards Disapparate by turning into a whirlwind of black smoke and flying into the air, and then spiralling back down to the desired spot. Meanwhile, other wizards can just pop and disappear, or similarly can disappear in a whirlwind of white smoke. The ability to conjure this whirlwind may reflect an advanced wizard or witch.
  • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and its sequel, only Dark Wizards could use magic on the items that had red sparks, symbolising Dark Magic.

Appearances

See also

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 3
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
  3. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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