How did Tom Riddle transform into Voldemort in Harry Potter?
Thanks for the A2A, Samvit Goyal.This link should give you the entire history of Tom Riddle (and subsequently Voldemort) - Tom Riddle. However I shall quote some points of the article which will answer your question.Tom disappeared for ten long years. He slipped deeper into the Dark Arts, travelled extensively, consorted with disreputable people, started to become distorted in appearance from his Horcruxes, and began to use the alias "Lord Voldemort" openly.Tom Riddle had gone further ahead of anyone who could explore the Dark Arts, and went on a path many feared to tread. His fear of death and lust of immortality made him split his soul into Horcruxes. Since he plunged into the depth of evil and split his soul so many times that he himself became so soulless and evil, his appearance became less human. He christened himself as Lord Voldemort (from an anagram of his own name) and slowly rose to power.
Why doesn't Lord Voldemort have a nose?
There are two things about Voldemort’s Nose.When Voldemort killed the Potters, he still had his original body, that of Tom Riddle, and though his looks would have been distorted then because of the creation of his Ho-cruxes, he would still have had a nose at that time and would not be as snake-like. He lost his original body when he tried to kill Harry and the curse rebounded on him.The body he has now, with the snake-like features, and as everyone is so focused on, lack of nose, was created later through a potion and looks the way it does because it was magically synthesized. It is likely as snake-like as it is because Voldemort fed on snake venom, and largely incorporated his snake in the task of building himself a new body.Voldemort's appearance became more snake-like as he delved deeper into Dark Magic, and his face became more serpentine, which would presumably explain the flattening of his nose. Mention of Voldemort's serpentine appearance is mentioned in every book. It's theorized that each murder Voldemort committed, the more distorted his face became. There is a scene where Dumbledore shows Harry a memory of Voldemort after he resurfaced after being gone for ten years. He came to hide the Ravenclaw Horcrux and to ask Dumbledore, who was newly appointed headmaster, for the Defence Against the Dark Arts position, and his appearance is drastically changed (this would be been around circa 1956) from when he had gone to work at Borgin and Burkes ten years prior. It's fair to speculate Voldemort was deeply involved in Dark Magic; Dumbledore notes that he hopes "half of what he's heard (about Voldemort's Dark Arts activities) isn't true."Regarding the movies, super short answer: CGI removed Voldemort's nose. There's a segment in the extra scenes where Voldemort's nose is discussed extensively. Ralph Fiennes was very opposed to the flat nose and had to be convinced of the scary aesthetic value of that choice.
How old is Lord Voldemort when he dies?
There are a lot of hints to determine Lord Voldemort's age. In 1992/93 (Harry's second year at Hogwarts), we are told that the Chamber of Secrets was opened exactly 50 years ago, and Tom Riddle was in his fifth year at Hogwarts then. So, he must have been 15 yrs old in 1942/43. Going by that, I'd say he was born in 1927. And considering the Battle at Hogwarts took place in 1998, he was 70/71 at that time depending on when his birthday was. I can't recall any information for his birth date actually. Lord Voldemort was 70 or 71 years old when he died.
What does Grindelwald mean when he says to Voldemort, “My death will not bring you what you seek … there is so much you do not understand.”?
From the Fantastic Beasts movie, we know that Grindelwald is an excellent seer. When Voldemort came, he was actually waiting for him. Remember that he was locked in a highly inaccessible prison for half century. Yet, he knew the guy by his name and the exact purpose of his visit. Grindelwald might have had visions regarding him.So Voldemort came there to know how to get Elder Wand. Grindelwald was a pro in wandlore as well. When Voly chose to kill Snape, a (supposedly) loyal and powerful servant to unlock the powers of the Deathstick, Grindelwald knew better and just stunned Gregorovitch. Voldemort's ignorance of wandlore is evident when he went to Grindelwald to enquire about the Elder Wand, since even small children in the wizarding world know about Dumbledore's triumph over Grindelwald.And simultaneously, what was happening at the Malfoy Manor? The ownership of the Elder Wand slipped from the (possible) access of Voldemort forever, to that of his enemy, Harry Potter. It is possible that Grindelwald had some idea about this happening. But we don''t know exactly since we see their encounter from Voldemort's perspective, through his soul connection with Harry Potter and his legilimency did not work on Grindelwald.Combining these two factors, we can assume that Grindelwald was sure that Voldemort would never be successful in his quest. Moreover, he knew the futility of seeking absolute power. He was not afraid of Voldemort, a powerful fool or death, the next great adventure. He had a good laugh at Voldemort's expense.
How was Lord Voldemort in his childhood?
I don't know about Harry Potter series books. I'm a movie lover.According to movie,Dumbledore’s memory part. Voldemort was a small boy. His real name was Tom Marvalo Riddle,he changed his name after grown up. He was at Orphanage. He was doing unusual things in Orphanage. He is make fear of other students, pets (animals) and also stole things from other students. He is speaking with snakes.He is studied Hogwarts school. Dumbledore as Headmaster of Hogwarts.According to Hogwarts school, he is studied very well. He is not attached with any professors except Horace Slughorn. Professor Horace Slughorn also very attached to teach whatever doubt of Tom. Tom asked about Horcrux. Professor explain basic thing of that. Tom created his small age. Then his life was changed.Thank you guys!!!
What are all of Voldemort's Horcruxes?
In the order they were made and other details -Tom Riddle's DiaryCreated by killing Moaning Myrtle in 1943. Destroyed by Harry in 1993 using a Basilisk Fang.Marvolo Gaunt's RingCreated by killing Tom Riddle Sr. Possibly around 1943/44. Destroyed by Dumbledore in 1996 using the Sword of Gryffindor. Thanks to Claire Jordan pointing this out - there can be a small ambiguity on which Horcrux was made first because of how Rowling mentions that Voldemort killed his father in “the summer of his 16th year” which would imply he was 15, before the events of the Chamber. This can lead to some possible inconsistencies.Helga Hufflepuff's CupCreated by killing Hepzibah Smith. Possibly around 1946. Destroyed by Hermione in 1998 using a Basilisk Fang.Salazar Slytherin's LocketCreated by Killing a muggle tramp. Sometime after 1946. Destroyed by Ron in 1998 using Gryffindor's Sword.Rowena Ravenclaw's DiademCreated by killing an Albanian peasant. Sometime between 1945 and 1956. Destroyed by Vincent Crabbe in 1998 using fiendfyre.Harry PotterCreated accidentally due to unstable soul and due to the killing curse backfiring in 1981. Destroyed by Voldemort by "killing" Harry in 1998 using the killing curse. Although based on an interview from Rowling, the process of creating the Horcrux intentionally is the essence of it as well. So Harry can be considered to either not be a Horcrux, or you can consider him to be one figuratively.Quirinus Quirrell (Temporary Horcrux)Source: PottermoreCreated by possession in 1990/91. Possibly in Albania. Destroyed by death due to Harry's touch in 1992. This is different because the soul/Voldemort was still able to exist after Quirrell, the temporary horcrux, died.NaginiCreated by killing Bertha Jorkins in 1994. Destroyed by Neville Longbottom in 1998 using Gryffindor's Sword.Note: The numbering isn’t an issue from my side. It’s a problem with Quora’s text editor.