An 18th-century descendant of Salazar Slytherin who made sure the hidden entrance to the Chamber of Secrets was well-protected when “new-fangled plumbing” was built around it, which later became Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom (Pm:Chamber of Secrets).
Obviously Corvinus was a Parselmouth, like many in the Slytherin family line, including Tom Riddle.
Family
A descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and an ancestor of Tom Riddle, who became Lord Voldemort.
Skills
Building skills to protect the Chamber of Secrets.
Corvinus Gaunt
Gender Male
Birthday f. 18th century
Species / Race Wizard
Blood Status Pure blood
School
Hogwarts - Slytherin
Hogwarts - Student
Affiliations
Parselmouth
Family Groups
Gaunt family
First Introduced Pm: Pottermore
Commentary
Etymology
Possibly named for Matthias Corvinus (Matthias the Just) 1443 – 1490) was king of Hungary and Croatia, ruling between 1458 and 1490. Corvinus is derived from the Latin for "raven," thus he is also referred to as "the Raven King."
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