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'''Rodolphus Lestrange''' was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizards|wizard]], brother of [[Rabastan Lestrange|Rabastan]], possibly son of [[Lestrange]] and a [[Slytherin]] student at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. He was a [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] who fought in the [[First Wizarding War]]. The [[Lestrange family|Lestranges]] were considered to be among [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s most loyal and trusted servants, and the only ones who searched for him after his first downfall.
   
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'''Rodolphus Lestrange''' was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizards|wizard]], brother of [[Rabastan Lestrange|Rabastan]], possibly son of [[Lestrange]] and a [[Slytherin]] student at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. He was a [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] who fought in the [[First Wizarding War]]. The [[Lestrange family|Lestranges]] were considered to be among [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s most loyal and trusted servants, and the only ones who searched for him after his first downfall. After Voldemort was defeated by Harry Potter when Harry was only a baby, Rodolphus and his wife [[Bellatrix Lestrange|Bellatrix]], along with Rabastan and [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr]]. participated in the [[Attack on Frank and Alice Longbottom|torture and permanent incapacitation]] of [[Alice and Frank Longbottom]] and was sentenced to life imprisoned in [[Azkaban]]. About fourteen years later, Rodolphus escaped with a group of other Death Eaters and fought in several battles of the [[Second Wizarding War]], including the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] and the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]]. It is possible that he fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], too. After Lord Voldemort's final defeat, Rodolphus was presumably killed or imprisoned in Azkaban once more.
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After Voldemort was defeated by Harry Potter when Harry was only a baby, Rodolphus and his wife [[Bellatrix Lestrange|Bellatrix]], along with Rabastan and [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]] participated in the [[Attack on Frank and Alice Longbottom|torture and permanent incapacitation]] of [[Alice and Frank Longbottom]] and was sentenced to life imprisoned in [[Azkaban]]. About fourteen years later, Rodolphus escaped with a group of other Death Eaters and fought in several battles of the [[Second Wizarding War]], including the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] and the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]]. It is possible that he fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], too. After Lord Voldemort's final defeat, Rodolphus was presumably killed or imprisoned in Azkaban once more.
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
 
===Early life===
  
===Early life===
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When Rodolphus attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], he was sorted into [[Slytherin]] house. He became friends with many other pure-blood students and, according to [[Sirius Black]] joined a group of friends that included many future [[Death Eaters]] like [[Bellatrix Lestrange|Bellatrix Black]], [[Lucius Malfoy]], [[Evan Rosier]], and [[Severus Snape]]. <ref name="OTP">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref>
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When Rodolphus attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], he was sorted into [[Slytherin]] house. He became friends with many other pure-blood students and, according to [[Sirius Black]] joined a [[Gang of Slytherins|group of friends]] that included many future [[Death Eaters]] like [[Bellatrix Lestrange|Bellatrix Black]], [[Lucius Malfoy]], [[Evan Rosier]], and [[Severus Snape]].<ref name="OTP">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref>
   
 
===First Wizarding War===
  
===First Wizarding War===
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[[File:Bellatrix halfbloodprincehq4.jpg|thumb|left|His wife, [[Bellatrix Lestrange]].]]
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[[File:Bellatrix halfbloodprincehq4.jpg|thumb|left|[[Bellatrix Lestrange]], his wife.]]
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He and Bellatrix eventually married sometime before 1971<ref>The First Wizarding war began in 1971, so they were married by then as they are referred to as "The Lestranges" at that time.</ref> and both took the [[Dark Mark]], fighting in the [[First Wizarding War]]. She married him only to uphold [[House of Black|her family's]] tradition of marrying respectable [[pure-blood]]s and had no real love for him, being obsessed with [[Lord Voldemort]] herself. It is unknown if Rodolphus had any love for his wife.
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[[File:Rodolphus.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Name of Rodolphus on the family tree]]
  
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He and Bellatrix eventually married and both took the [[Dark Mark]], fighting in the [[First Wizarding War]]. She married him only to uphold [[House of Black|her family's]] tradition of marrying respectable [[pure-blood]]s and had no real love for him, being obsessed with [[Lord Voldemort]] herself.
  
   
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In [[1981]], when Lord Voldemort was defeated the first time, Rodolphus and his wife refused to accept it. Along with Rodolphus's brother [[Rabastan Lestrange|Rabastan]] and [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]], they attacked [[Auror]]s and [[Order of the Phoenix]] members [[Alice and Frank Longbottom]]. They tortured the couple with the [[Cruciatus Curse]] to the point of insanity, and were subsequently captured and imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] prison for this crime. The [[Lestrange family|Lestranges]] proudly declared their continuing devotion and awaited their master's return.<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
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In [[1981]], when Lord Voldemort was defeated the first time, Rodolphus and his wife refused to accept it. Along with Rodolphus's brother [[Rabastan Lestrange|Rabastan]] and [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]], they attacked [[Auror]]s and [[Order of the Phoenix]] members [[Alice and Frank Longbottom]]. They tortured the couple with the [[Cruciatus Curse]] to the point of insanity, and were subsequently captured and imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] prison for this crime. On their trial, the [[Lestrange family|Lestranges]] proudly declared their continuing devotion and awaited their master's return.<ref name="GOF">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
   
 
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[[File:CouncilOfMagicalLawPottermore.png|thumb|right|350px|thumb|Rodolphus is tried before the [[Council of Magical Law]], along with [[Bellatrix Lestrange|his wife]], [[Rabastan Lestrange|his brother]] and [[Bartemius Crouch Jr|Barty Crouch Jr.]].]]
 
In [[1996]], the [[Dementor]]s of Azkaban revolted, and Rodolphus and Bellatrix [[Azkaban escapes#1996|escaped]] prison along with eight other Death Eaters, including Rabastan.
  
In [[1996]], the [[Dementor]]s of Azkaban revolted, and Rodolphus and Bellatrix [[Azkaban escapes#1996|escaped]] prison along with eight other Death Eaters, including Rabastan.
   
 
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Rodolphus participated in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] soon afterwards; he and Bellatrix were paired together, and pursued [[Luna Lovegood]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] and [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] into the [[Department of Mysteries#Space Chamber|Space Chamber]]. In the aftermath, Rodolphus was presumably returned to prison, although his wife eluded capture.<ref name="OTP" />
  
Rodolphus participated in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] soon afterwards; he and Bellatrix were paired together, and pursued [[Luna Lovegood]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] and [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] into the [[Department of Mysteries#Space Chamber|Space Chamber]]. In the aftermath, Rodolphus was presumably returned to prison, although his wife eluded capture.<ref name="OTP" />
   
 
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By [[1997]], Rodolphus was again at large, and participated in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], pursuing [[Nymphadora Tonks]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], who was disguised as [[Harry Potter]] with [[Polyjuice Potion]], with his wife and other Death Eaters. Tonks injured Rodolphus at some point during the pursuit, and she and Ron escaped.<ref name="DH">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref>
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By [[1997]], Rodolphus was again at large, and participated in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], pursuing [[Nymphadora Tonks]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], who was disguised as [[Harry Potter]] with [[Polyjuice Potion]], with his wife and other Death Eaters. Tonks injured Rodolphus at some point during the pursuit, and she and Ron escaped.<ref name="DH">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref>It is unknown whether Rodolphus survived the battle or if his injuries where fatal. If Tonk's curse had been enough to incapacitate him, he may have fallen to his death.
   
 
During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] the [[1998|next year]], Rodolphus lost his [[Bellatrix Lestrange|wife]], who was killed by [[Molly Weasley]].
  
During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] the [[1998|next year]], Rodolphus lost his [[Bellatrix Lestrange|wife]], who was killed by [[Molly Weasley]].
   
 
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After [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s final defeat, Rodolphus was presumably killed or imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] once more with the other Death Eaters.
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If he was still alive after [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s final defeat, Rodolphus was presumably killed or imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] once more with the other Death Eaters.
   
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==Physical appearance==
 
Rodolphus is described as thickset with a blank stare and after being in Azkaban his looks might have diminished.
  
Rodolphus is described as thickset with a blank stare and after being in Azkaban his looks might have diminished.
   
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[[File:Bellatrix Black Family Tree.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Rodolphus's name appears alongside his wife's on the [[Black family tree tapestry]].]]
 
Rodolphus was one of Voldemort's most loyal [[Death Eaters]] and therefore can be considered to be sadistic and a [[pure-blood]] supremacist. His crime against the Longbottoms confirms his willingness to use the [[Dark Arts]] to an unspeakable extent. He was not at all concerned about being sent to Azkaban as he "stared blankly" throughout the course of his trial.
  
Rodolphus was one of Voldemort's most loyal [[Death Eaters]] and therefore can be considered to be sadistic and a [[pure-blood]] supremacist. His crime against the Longbottoms confirms his willingness to use the [[Dark Arts]] to an unspeakable extent. He was not at all concerned about being sent to Azkaban as he "stared blankly" throughout the course of his trial.
   
 
==Magical abilities and skills==
  
==Magical abilities and skills==
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*'''Unforgivable Curses''': Rodolphus was able to cast an effective Cruciatus curse. He participated in driving Frank and Alice Longbottom into insanity.
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*'''[[Dark Arts]]:''' Rodolphus was able to cast an effective [[Cruciatus curse]] (which takes power, nerve, and ability to perform). He participated in driving Frank and Alice Longbottom into insanity.
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*'''Martial magic''': He participated in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] and might have been one of the two unnamed [[Death Eaters]] that fought [[Kingsley Shacklebolt]]. He also fought in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]] but was defeated. It is unknown if he was present during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] but if he was it is highly likely he was defeated long before his wife.
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*'''[[Martial magic]]:''' He participated in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] and might have been one of the two unnamed [[Death Eaters]] that fought [[Kingsley Shacklebolt]]. He also fought in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]] but was defeated and injured (possibly fatally) by his niece [[Nymphadora Tonks]]. It is unknown if he was present during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] but if he was it is highly likely he was defeated long before his wife.
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*'''Flying''': In the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], he duelled his [[Nymphadora Tonks|niece]] during flight.
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*'''[[Flying]]:''' In the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], he duelled his [[Nymphadora Tonks|niece]] during flight in a losing effort.
   
 
==Etymology==
  
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[[Wikipedia:Rodolphus|Rodolphus]] is the Latin form of the name 'Rudolf', which is derived from the Germanic name ''Hrodwulf'', meaning "famous wolf"<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/rudolf Behind the Name: Rudolf]</ref>. This may allude to prominent Nazi [[Wikipedia:Rudolf Hess|Rudolf Hess]], as the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] ideology has similarities to those of Nazism, according to [[J. K. Rowling]]<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=58 F.A.Q. Section] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]</ref>. Removing the l, Rodophus is Greek for 'Rosy-cheeked'
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[[Wikipedia:Rodolphus|Rodolphus]] is the Latin form of the name 'Rudolf', which is derived from the Germanic name ''Hrodwulf'', meaning "famous wolf".<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/rudolf Behind the Name: Rudolf]</ref> This may allude to prominent Nazi [[Wikipedia:Rudolf Hess|Rudolf Hess]], as the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] ideology has similarities to those of Nazism, according to [[J. K. Rowling]].<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=58 F.A.Q. Section] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]</ref> Removing the l, Rodophus is Greek for 'Rosy-cheeked'.
   
 
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"The Dark Lord will rise again, Crouch! Throw us into Azkaban; we will wait! He will rise again and will come for us, he will reward us beyond any of his other supporters! We alone were faithful! We alone tried to find him!"
— Bellatrix declaring the Lestranges' loyalty to Voldemort[src]

Rodolphus Lestrange was a pure-blood wizard, brother of Rabastan, possibly son of Lestrange and a Slytherin student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was a Death Eater who fought in the First Wizarding War. The Lestranges were considered to be among Lord Voldemort's most loyal and trusted servants, and the only ones who searched for him after his first downfall.

After Voldemort was defeated by Harry Potter when Harry was only a baby, Rodolphus and his wife Bellatrix, along with Rabastan and Barty Crouch Jr. participated in the torture and permanent incapacitation of Alice and Frank Longbottom and was sentenced to life imprisoned in Azkaban. About fourteen years later, Rodolphus escaped with a group of other Death Eaters and fought in several battles of the Second Wizarding War, including the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and the Battle of the Seven Potters. It is possible that he fought at the Battle of Hogwarts, too. After Lord Voldemort's final defeat, Rodolphus was presumably killed or imprisoned in Azkaban once more.

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Bellatrix Lestrange's husband is Rodolphus Lestrange. Their marriage was more of a business-like partnership, aligning with the pure-blood mentality and tradition of their families. Despite being married, Bellatrix showed no affection towards Rodolphus and never mentioned him in conversations.
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Rodolphus Lestrange, a pure-blood wizard from the Lestrange family, played a significant role in the First Wizarding War. He was a member of the Death Eaters, a group of dark witches and wizards who served Lord Voldemort. Rodolphus, along with his brother Rabastan, was among Voldemort's most loyal and trusted servants. The Lestranges were the only ones, along with Barty Crouch Jnr, who actively searched for Voldemort after his first downfall.
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The Lestrange family is a pure-blood family with a long history in the British wizarding community. Notable members include Rodolphus Lestrange, who is known as Bellatrix Lestrange's husband. Other members include Ermessende Lestrange, Euphraïlde Lestrange, Félicule Lestrange, Fortunade Lestrange, Gaidic Lestrange, and Radolphus Lestrange, who served as a Minister for Magic during the 1800s. The family is part of the 'Sacred Twenty-Eight' pure-blood families.
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Rodolphus Lestrange was a pure-blood wizard who was deeply loyal to Lord Voldemort. He, along with his brother Rabastan, were members of the Death Eaters and fought in the First Wizarding War. The Lestranges were considered to be among Lord Voldemort's most loyal and trusted servants. They were the only ones, along with Barty Crouch Jnr, who actively searched for Voldemort after his first downfall.
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After Voldemort's first downfall, Rodolphus Lestrange, along with his wife Bellatrix Lestrange, his brother Rabastan, and Barty Crouch Jnr, participated in the torture and permanent incapacitation of Alice and Frank Longbottom. This act led to his sentencing to life imprisonment in Azkaban. However, about fourteen years later, Rodolphus managed to escape with a group of other Death Eaters and participated in several battles of the Second Wizarding War.
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Biography

Early life

When Rodolphus attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he was sorted into Slytherin house. He became friends with many other pure-blood students and, according to Sirius Black joined a group of friends that included many future Death Eaters like Bellatrix Black, Lucius Malfoy, Evan Rosier, and Severus Snape.[3]

First Wizarding War

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Bellatrix Lestrange, his wife.

He and Bellatrix eventually married sometime before 1971[4] and both took the Dark Mark, fighting in the First Wizarding War. She married him only to uphold her family's tradition of marrying respectable pure-bloods and had no real love for him, being obsessed with Lord Voldemort herself. It is unknown if Rodolphus had any love for his wife.

In 1981, when Lord Voldemort was defeated the first time, Rodolphus and his wife refused to accept it. Along with Rodolphus's brother Rabastan and Barty Crouch Jr., they attacked Aurors and Order of the Phoenix members Alice and Frank Longbottom. They tortured the couple with the Cruciatus Curse to the point of insanity, and were subsequently captured and imprisoned in Azkaban prison for this crime. On their trial, the Lestranges proudly declared their continuing devotion and awaited their master's return.[5]

Second Wizarding War

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Rodolphus is tried before the Council of Magical Law, along with his wife, his brother and Barty Crouch Jr..

In 1996, the Dementors of Azkaban revolted, and Rodolphus and Bellatrix escaped prison along with eight other Death Eaters, including Rabastan.

Battle of the Department of Mysteries

"We'll split into pairs and search, and don't forget, be gentle with Potter until we've got the prophecy, you can kill the others if necessary..."
— Lucius Malfoy gives orders to the group of Death Eaters.[src]

Rodolphus participated in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries soon afterwards; he and Bellatrix were paired together, and pursued Luna Lovegood, Ron and Ginny Weasley into the Space Chamber. In the aftermath, Rodolphus was presumably returned to prison, although his wife eluded capture.[3]

Battle of the Seven Potters

By 1997, Rodolphus was again at large, and participated in the Battle of the Seven Potters, pursuing Nymphadora Tonks and Ron Weasley, who was disguised as Harry Potter with Polyjuice Potion, with his wife and other Death Eaters. Tonks injured Rodolphus at some point during the pursuit, and she and Ron escaped.[6]It is unknown whether Rodolphus survived the battle or if his injuries where fatal. If Tonk's curse had been enough to incapacitate him, he may have fallen to his death.

During the Battle of Hogwarts the next year, Rodolphus lost his wife, who was killed by Molly Weasley.

Post-war

If he was still alive after Lord Voldemort's final defeat, Rodolphus was presumably killed or imprisoned in Azkaban once more with the other Death Eaters.

Physical appearance

Rodolphus is described as thickset with a blank stare and after being in Azkaban his looks might have diminished.

Personality and traits

Bellatrix Black Family Tree

Rodolphus's name appears alongside his wife's on the Black family tree tapestry.

Rodolphus was one of Voldemort's most loyal Death Eaters and therefore can be considered to be sadistic and a pure-blood supremacist. His crime against the Longbottoms confirms his willingness to use the Dark Arts to an unspeakable extent. He was not at all concerned about being sent to Azkaban as he "stared blankly" throughout the course of his trial.

Magical abilities and skills

Etymology

Rodolphus is the Latin form of the name 'Rudolf', which is derived from the Germanic name Hrodwulf, meaning "famous wolf".[7] This may allude to prominent Nazi Rudolf Hess, as the Death Eater ideology has similarities to those of Nazism, according to J. K. Rowling.[8] Removing the l, Rodophus is Greek for 'Rosy-cheeked'.

Behind the scenes

  • J.K. Rowling has revealed that Bellatrix Lestrange's true love was Voldemort[9], suggesting that the Lestranges' marriage was not affectionate, at least on the part of Bellatrix, who merely made "a respectable pure-blood marriage", as was expected of her. Rodolphus's feelings are not known.
  • In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince someone by the surname "Lestrange" is shown having gone to school with Tom Riddle. It is unknown if this person is Rodolphus's father or another relative.
  • It is possible that he or Rabastan is the unidentified bearded Death Eater holding Ron hostage in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (portrayed by Richard Trinder). If this proved, Richard's role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 might also be Roldophus or Rabastan.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Both Rodolphus and his brother Rabastan were of-age (17) by the end of the First Wizarding War in 1981, since they were tried on charges of capture and torture of Frank and Alice Longbottom, with no apparent aggravation for the use of underage magic.
  2. ↑ World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling.The Lestrange family is known British.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  4. ↑ The First Wizarding war began in 1971, so they were married by then as they are referred to as "The Lestranges" at that time.
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  7. ↑ Behind the Name: Rudolf
  8. ↑ F.A.Q. Section at J.K. Rowling's Official Site
  9. ↑ 30 July 2007 WebChat with J.K. Rowling
Death Eaters
Dark Mark Pottermore
Leader: Lord Voldemort
Death Eaters

Avery II · Alecto Carrow · Amycus Carrow · Crabbe · Bartemius Crouch Junior † · Antonin Dolohov · Gibbon † · Goyle · Gareth Greengrass's brother · Jugson · Barnaby Lee's father · Barnaby Lee's mother · Bellatrix Lestrange † · Rabastan Lestrange · Rodolphus Lestrange · Walden Macnair · Mulciber I · Mulciber II · Nott · Pyrites (possibly) · Augustus Rookwood · Rosier · Evan Rosier † · Thorfinn Rowle · Selwyn · Merula Snyde's father · Merula Snyde's mother · Travers · Wilkes † · Corban Yaxley · Unidentified Death Eaters

Death Eater defectors

Regulus Black † · Igor Karkaroff † · Draco Malfoy · Lucius Malfoy · Peter Pettigrew † · Severus Snape †

Death Eater allies

Borgin · Vincent Crabbe · John Dawlish · Delphini · Golgomath · Gregory Goyle · Fenrir Greyback · Mafalda Hopkirk · Narcissa Malfoy (defected) · Ismelda Murk (unofficially, supposedly) · Nagini · Mr Padgett · Mrs Padgett · Pansy Parkinson · Quirinus Quirrell · Albert Runcorn · Stanley Shunpike (Imperiused) · Scabior · Serpent of Slytherin · Pius Thicknesse (Imperiused) · Dolores Umbridge

Other affiliations

British Ministry of Magic (under Voldemort's control) · Daily Prophet (under Voldemort's control) · Dementors · Draco Malfoy's gang · Kreacher (formerly) · Tom Riddle's gang · Gang of Slytherins · Giants (Golgomath's control) · Inferi · Charmed skeletons · Muggle-Born Registration Commission · Theodore Nott (possibly) · Snatchers · Werewolf army · The Unforgivable

Death Eater establishments

Abandoned nuclear power plant · Borgin and Burkes · British Ministry of Magic Headquarters (under Voldemort's control) · The Cave · Chamber of Secrets · Forbidden Forest · Gaunt Shack · Lee family house · Lestrange Vault · Little Hangleton graveyard · Malfoy Manor · Misty Dell · Riddle House · Snatcher Camp · Spinner's End (Severus Snape's house) · The Abandoned Substation · The Ruins · The Quarry

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