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Can Phoenix Tears destroy a horcrux?
This powerful venom was one of the few substances known to be capable of destroying Horcruxes, causing them fatal damage that could not be repaired. It only had one known antidote: phoenix tears, which happened to be very rare, decreasing the venom’s deadliness.
Does Voldemort feel pain when a horcrux is destroyed?
In the books, Voldemort could not feel when a Horcrux is destroyed. This Horcrux power is reversed in the films, as Voldemort can feel when a Horcrux is destroyed. When different Horcruxes are destroyed, Voldemort, Harry, and Nagini all seem to experience the pain of the destruction.
Why could Voldemort not get another Horcrux?
Voldemort could not get another Horcrux because he did not know he had seven in the first place. When he tried to kill Harry, the spell rebounded and killed him instead. His soul became disembodied and jumped into the closest living thing in the room, Harry.
Did Voldemort create more than one soul at a time?
So it seems unlikely that Voldemort would create more than that, he was relying on that number providing additional magical support. To clarify, he made six* because he thought (and attempted to confirm with Slughorn) that seven pieces of soul would make the concept of immortality through Horcruxes even more powerful.
How painful is it to create a Horcrux?
Creating a Horcrux is apparently painful. It’s unknown how long it takes to physically recover from creating a Horcrux. It could have been time sensitive by the time Voldemort realized he was truly in danger and needed further protection. And, finally, the usual: Voldemort was arrogant.
What is the significance of the 7 Horcruxes?
Seven is a powerful magic number. Voldie was fixated on 7 Horcruxes since he heard of them. Frankly, he’s a bit melodramatic, but for all I know there’s actual, magic-mechanical significance to 7 horcruxes. That’s all I got.