Exploring the Possibility of Voldemort Creating Horcruxes in Upcoming Fantastic Beasts Movies

In the rich and intricate universe of Harry Potter, one of the most fascinating and sinister aspects of Tom Riddle's character is his relentless pursuit of immortality through creating Horcruxes. This dark magic allows a witch or wizard to split their soul, offering a chance to survive even after death at the cost of their humanity. In the lens of Gregory Mercer's Fantastic Beasts series, we wonder: could we see Voldemort creating Horcruxes in the upcoming films? Let's dive into the possibilities and examine the timeline.

Tom Riddle’s Early Years and the Quest for Immortality

Tom Riddle was born at the very end of 1926, residing in the shadow of the world he would one day control. According to the events in the first Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, his rise to power was well underway before the movies commenced. By the summer of his 16th year, he had already made a dark pact with-death—that is to say, he had committed murder, taking the life of his father. This significant act happened in the summer of 1942, when Tom Riddle was 15 years old.

Riddle’s second act of killing came shortly thereafter. In October 1942, approximately ten months after the murder of his father, he semi-accidentally killed Myrtle Warren. The real question is, how long can the delay between a killing and the creation of a Horcrux be? It is a period shrouded in ambiguity, but considering the nature of Tom Riddle, it’s not unreasonable to assume that the delay might be minimal.

The Timeline and Horcruxes

Based on the timeline provided, we can speculate that the earliest Tom Riddle could have created a Horcrux was in the summer of 1942. The darker elements of his character surfaced at a young age, suggesting a proficiency in dark magic well beyond his years. This, however, is subject to the temporal constraints of the plot in the existing Fantastic Beasts series.

The first film, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, primarily explores the early life of Newt Scamander and the rise of Gellert Grindelwald. While these events are pivotal, they do not delve deeply into the backstory and early life of Tom Riddle. The timeline of the original Harry Potter series shows that Tom Riddle’s quest for immortality and his creation of Horcruxes began much later, around the end of his sixth year at Hogwarts. Given this, we can estimate that the earliest significant events (like the creation of Horcruxes) in the Fantastic Beasts timeline might be during Tom Riddle’s late 20s or early 30s.

Probability and Plot Considerations

Would we see Tom Riddle creating Horcruxes in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts movies? While there is a strong possibility considering his established dark inclinations, the likelihood is contingent on the plot and pacing of the series. The films have thus far focused on the early life and emergence of key characters, rather than delving too deeply into the more sinister aspects of Riddle’s past.

Given the focus on the Muggle world and the rise of dark magic during the early 1920s, it is probable that the series will touch on the origins of Voldemort. However, the inclusion of Horcruxes in the narrative would need to be carefully balanced to maintain the integrity of the plot and the pacing of the series. The films’ creators might choose to explore Riddle's journey more directly in later installments, particularly if they delve into the full extent of his obsession with immortality and power.

As the Fantastic Beasts series continues to unfold, we can only speculate about the full extent of Tom Riddle's misadventures. Will we get a glimpse of the dark wizard's more sinister side and his creation of Horcruxes? The suspense builds, and only time will tell.

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