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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 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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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.
   
 
== Overview ==
  
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===Dark Wizards in fictional stories===
  
===Dark Wizards in fictional stories===
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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]] (possibly)
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
*In the [[Harry Potter films]], most Dark Wizards appear to [[Apparition|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 the [[Harry Potter films]], most Dark Wizards appear to [[Apparition|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.
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*The above is pure speculation, and unfounded, if going by the books. Most likely, these special-effects were put into place merely for dramatic effect, as a group of people running into the department of Mysteries, as seen in the books, is not nearly as exciting. The colour coding is likely simply for the viewer's benefit, so that we can more easily identify whether the new arrivals are good guys or bad guys (If all it took to identify a dark wizard was to see them apparate, the aurors would have a much easier job).
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*An apparent way to stop Dark Wizards using offensive spells to harm people would be to deliberately stand in front of the [[Killing Curse|Avada Kedavra curse]], as Harry does. Apparently if one survives the ensuing near-death experience and returns to consciousness, this would protect their allies from harmful curses due to the massive Shield Charm erected. However, its unknown if this merely worked for Harry or if it would work for anyone willing to die to protect others from any Dark Wizard.
 
*In [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]] and its [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7|sequel]], only Dark Wizards could use magic on the items that had red sparks, symbolising Dark Magic.
  
*In [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]] and its [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7|sequel]], only Dark Wizards could use magic on the items that had red sparks, symbolising Dark Magic.
   
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==See also==
  
==See also==
 
* [[Dark Arts]]
  
* [[Dark Arts]]
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* [[Unforgivable Curses]]
 
* [[Death Eaters]]
  
* [[Death Eaters]]
 
* [[Gellert Grindelwald's army]]
  
* [[Gellert Grindelwald's army]]

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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

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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

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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.
  • The above is pure speculation, and unfounded, if going by the books. Most likely, these special-effects were put into place merely for dramatic effect, as a group of people running into the department of Mysteries, as seen in the books, is not nearly as exciting. The colour coding is likely simply for the viewer's benefit, so that we can more easily identify whether the new arrivals are good guys or bad guys (If all it took to identify a dark wizard was to see them apparate, the aurors would have a much easier job).
  • An apparent way to stop Dark Wizards using offensive spells to harm people would be to deliberately stand in front of the Avada Kedavra curse, as Harry does. Apparently if one survives the ensuing near-death experience and returns to consciousness, this would protect their allies from harmful curses due to the massive Shield Charm erected. However, its unknown if this merely worked for Harry or if it would work for anyone willing to die to protect others from any Dark Wizard.
  • 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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