Unbreakable Vow at Spinner's End• Event
Snape and Narcissa take the vow together, with Bellatrix serving as Bonder. Snape agrees to help Draco with his task and to finish it for him if Draco fails (HBP2). Read MoreUnderground lake
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Lakes and marshes
The underground lake was located in the sea cave where Voldemort hid the locket Horcrux. The lake was clear and still, but beneath its surface floated hundreds of Inferi. When the water was touched by a human hand, the Inferi would rise and attack. In the center of the lake was an… Read More
Unforgivable Curses
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Spells
The Unforgivable Curses are three curses in particular that when used on another human being can result in a life term in Azkaban. These three curses were used extensively by Voldemort’s followers during his rise to power in the 1970s, and their use by Aurors against suspects was in turn… Read MoreUnforgivable Curses are defined and made illegal by the Ministry• Event
1717 – The Ministry of Magic declares that the Cruciatus, Imperius and Avada Kedavra Curses are classified as Unforgivable. Severe penalties are laid down for the use of these Dark magic spells (TBB). Read MoreUnicorn Blood
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Potion ingredients
The blood of a unicorn, not regularly used in potions… Read MoreAlbanian peasant• Character
When he found Ravenclaw’s diadem in Albania, Voldemort killed a peasant and used his or her death to turn the priceless object into a Horcrux (BLC). Read MoreMuggle tramp• Character
After stealing Salazar Slytherin’s locket from Hepzibah Smith, Tom Riddle used the murder of a Muggle tramp to turn the locket into a Horcrux with part of his soul inside (BLC). Read MoreAn unsuccessful Ministry of Magic meeting on Dark Magic's re-emergence• Event
A public meeting is called at the Ministry of Magic by Minister Hermione Granger, to discuss the movements of Lord Voldemort’s former allies and ask for vigilance regarding Dark Magic – all worrying signs. Giants, trolls and werewolves have been increasingly active. The meeting descends into name-calling and… Read More