All 15 Spells & Curses Voldemort CREATED - Harry Potter Explained

The following podcast contains audio extracted from videos on the Harry Potter Theory YouTube channel. By the time the Harry Potter story takes place, there's already a lot of magic floating around the wizarding world. And in many instances, because this magic already exists when we're introduced to it, it doesn't really stand out. But the truth is that much of this magic

only exists because of Voldemort. And if we consider that he died at just 71 years old, that means some of the most inventive magic in history was actually created pretty recently. Which is why today we're going to be taking a look at all of the magic, good and evil, produced by Voldemort in his lifetime.

I'll start with the confirmed spells and then get into a few theories. Let's dive into it. Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In the very distant past, I think it was over five years ago now, I made a video discussing all of the spells that Snape

created. And what immediately struck me when compiling spells for Voldemort's list was how much Snape was able to achieve. Yeah, Voldemort made more, but he was also much older, much more immersed in the dark arts, and widely considered to be one of the top 3 most powerful wizards of all time. And although Voldemort's list is nothing to scoff

at, I do feel like I need to give a quick shoutout to Snape. Also, before I go any further, I just wanted to mention that only 30% of you are subscribed, so if you enjoy the content, please like the video and subscribe to the channel. Kicking things off with one of the big ones we've got, Unsupported Flight, otherwise known as the ability to fly without a broom. Now, this one

is a bit contentious because some believe Snape was the first to use this ability, but there is a moment in the films, after Snape flies away from Hogwarts, that McGonagall suggests he learned a few tricks from his master, or something to that effect. Granted, McGonagall doesn't know this, she's just making a bold assumption, but if she's right, then Unsupported Flight may very well be one of Voldemort's

most impressive magical innovations. And then Harry saw him. Voldemort was flying like smoke on the wind, without broomstick or Thestral to hold him, his snake-like face gleaming out of the blackness, his white fingers raising his wand again. J.K. Rowling is reported to have stated that all wizards have the power of flight innately, but that the vast, vast majority

need a broom to achieve it. In Voldemort's case, he was so focused and powerful that he was able to channel the power to fly unsupported, harnessing the energy through himself rather than the broom. Now, I know what you might be thinking, can't tons of Death Eaters fly as well? In the films, we see them fly on numerous occasions, the first time being in the Order of the Phoenix and later

again in the Half-Blood Prince. And because we saw them fly right in front of our eyes, it's led many fans to believe that the Death Eaters can in fact fly. However, this is not the case. One important thing to note is that when the Death Eaters fly, they appear to leave some sort of silvery, smoky trail behind them. This is A, inconsistent with what we've seen from Witches

and Wizards who can genuinely fly, and B, most likely a conscious decision from the filmmakers in an effort to create some sort of added effect. And toning in even further, there don't appear to be any references to Death Eaters flying in the book, only apparating. I guess Voldemort could teach them like he did Snape, but as far as actual canon is concerned, Voldemort and Snape are the

only ones who could do it. The only real lingering question is, who did it first? Mors Mordra. Next up, we have Mors Mordra. Mors Mordra is the spell used to conjure the Dark Mark, the sinister skull and serpent symbol associated with Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Then he realized it was a colossal skull, comprised of what looked like emerald stars,

with a serpent protruding from its mouth like a tongue. As they watched, it rose higher and higher, blazing in a haze of greenish smoke, etched against the black sky like a new constellation. When cast, the spell projects a massive glowing green image of the Dark Mark into the sky. Throughout the Wizarding World, this symbol became a terrifying omen,

signaling that Voldemort or his followers had been present, often after they'd committed murder or carried out an attack. During the First Wizarding War, the appearance of the Dark Mark was enough to send entire communities into panic. Seeing it hanging above a home or village usually meant the Death Eaters had already been there, and that someone inside was likely dead. You know who

and his followers sent the Dark Mark into the air whenever they killed. The terror it inspired. You have no idea. You're too young. Just picture coming home and finding the Dark Mark hovering over your house, and knowing what you're about to find inside. Everyone's worst fear. The very worst. In other words, Mors Mordra was Voldemort's best tool for psychological warfare,

a symbol deliberately designed to spread fear throughout the wizarding world. Dark Mark Tattoo Piggybacking off of the last spell, we have the Dark Mark Tattoo. While Mors Mordra was used to project the Dark Mark into the sky,

Voldemort also used the same symbol to brand his followers directly. Each death eater wore a Dark Mark on their inner left forearm, a permanent magical tattoo that served as both a sign of loyalty and a method of communication. When Voldemort pressed his finger to the mark on one of his followers,

the tattoo would burn intensely, signaling to the others that they were being summoned. Feeling the burn, Death Eaters could then apparate to his side. Interestingly, the mark was also linked directly to Voldemort's own strength. After his downfall in 1981, the marks on his followers faded and became faint,

But as he slowly returned to power, they began to darken again, eventually regaining their full color once he was restored to his body.