The Harry Potter series is nothing short of a phenomenon. Even more so is the creator of the series and its characters, J.K. Rowling. Over the course of several books, Rowling created an amazing world filled with magical creatures and characters. Her journey, from being a struggling single mother to a multi-millionaire who was featured on the Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People, is one of the most inspiring stories in the world. Through her books, Rowling managed to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions of people around the world. But what about the story of how Rowling became Voldemort, the most menacing and powerful of all characters, in the Harry Potter universe?
The Inspirations Behind Voldermort’s Character
Before creating Voldemort, Rowling had to draw inspiration from other famous characters and writers. There have been speculations that Voldemort’s character was partially inspired by the infamous dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series. Rowling has also been open about her influences from the literature of the Victorian period. She has named such writers as Robert Browning, Selina Gaskell, Thomas Hardy and Robert Herrick, who have had a great influence on her writing style.
The Evolution of Voldemort’s Character
Similarly to other major characters, Voldemort’s character went through a major evolution from the very first book all the way to the last. Initially, he was briefly mentioned as the Dark Lord as a child, without any real character development and remains mainly in the background. This changed as the books progressed, and he became known as the most terrifying Voldemort, whose power no one could contest. His character was influenced strongly by some major plot twists and events that took place in the books. One particular key event was Lilly’s death and the resulting destruction of his soul. After that, there was no stopping the dark wizard, and each book revealed more of his traits and dark motivations.
The Power of Voldemort
One of the integral aspects of Voldemort’s character was the sheer power he held over the magical world. He had a deep and profound understanding of the magical world. He also commanded powerful dark magic and had the uncanny ability to manipulate others with mere words. His power enthralled and terrified the wizarding world, making him the most feared and powerful wizard in history. His main goal was world domination, and he waged a war against the Light side of magic to bring his vision to fruition.
The Significance of Voldemort’s Death
Voldemort’s ultimate demise was a symbolic victory for the wizarding world and for those brave enough to oppose him in the first place. He was the embodiment of evil, and his death was a major turning point for the series and for Rowling as a writer. It also had a great importance on the symbolism of the series.
It marked an end to a long and dark reign and showed that good must always prevail in the end. It also served as a reminder that no matter how dark things get, hope and courage can always lead to a positive outcome.
J.K. Rowling has achieved something incredible with her Harry Potter books. Not only did she manage to create an entire world full of imaginative creatures and characters, but she also wrote into existence one of the most powerful and menacing characters of all: Lord Voldemort.
Creating such a complex character with such a complex back story was a huge challenge for Rowling, but she did it masterfully. It was through her patient development of Voldemort as characters that Rowling managed to become the powerful dark wizard. Through her story and her books, J. K. Rowling has managed to create one of the most beloved and significant characters of all time.