Why does Basilisk fang destroy Horcrux?

Why does Basilisk fang destroy Horcrux?

After being healed, Harry took the fang and stabbed Riddle’s diary, destroying that Horcrux beyond magical repair. Because Harry had stabbed the Basilisk with the sword, it was imbued with Basilisk venom, and was therefore able to destroy Horcruxes as well.

Who opened the Chamber of Secrets?

Years later, during the time of the second book, HP and the Chamber of Secrets, Ginny Weasley actually opened the chamber while possessed by the image of Tom Riddle in the diary she found. I suppose you could view it as Tom Riddle opening it again, but through Ginny who he controlled.

Which Harry Potter snake is the giant?

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Moreover, in the second part of the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, a giant snake called the Basilisk terrorised Hogwarts students and was said to be owned by Slytherin.

Who can speak Parseltongue?

An individual who can speak Parseltongue is known as a Parselmouth. It is a very uncommon skill, and is typically hereditary. Nearly all known Parselmouths are descended from Salazar Slytherin with Harry Potter being a notable exception.

How does Nagini meet Voldemort?

It is worth noting that she knew Voldemort when he killed Bertha Jorkins in Albania. As she had the name of Nagini before she permanently became a snake, it is possible that Voldemort met or acquired her before her permanent transformation, or found out her name through Parseltongue.

How did Nagini get with Voldemort?

During this time, Voldemort killed a witch called Bertha Jorkins, and J. K. Rowling confirmed it was through her murder that he turned Nagini into a Horcrux. But Nagini was reintroduced in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which complicated the previous assumption that he’d met her in Albania.

How old is Nagini?

71 years old
Nagini lived to be at least 71 years old, longer than a snake’s normal life expectancy.

Why are spiders afraid of Basilisk?

It has been theorised that spiders fear Basilisks because arachnids can see nearly 360-degrees around them and cannot shut their eyes, leaving them extremely vulnerable to the monster’s killing gaze.

Can Dumbledore speak Parseltongue?

As J.K Rowling revealed, Albus Dumbledore had mastered Parseltongue too – although he could not speak it aloud. We’re not sure why Albus learnt the language, but perhaps the Hogwarts headmaster wanted a better understanding of Voldemort.