Horace Slughorn

Horace Slughorn, former Slytherin Head and Potions Master at Hogwarts, was renowned for his collection of rarities and favoritism towards affluent students.

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Horace Slughorn, born in 1922, was a prominent wizard in the Harry Potter series, particularly in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” A former Slytherin student and Head of House, he returned to Hogwarts to teach Potions at Albus Dumbledore’s request. Slughorn is renowned for his exclusive “Slug Club,” comprising students he deems worthy of greatness. While he inadvertently aided Tom Riddle’s understanding of Horcruxes, his later actions proved crucial in the fight against Voldemort.

Slughorn’s expertise in Potions and Legilimency made him a formidable wizard. He played a pivotal role in the Battle of Hogwarts, providing Harry Potter with vital information about Voldemort’s Horcruxes. Posthumously awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class, Slughorn’s legacy endures as a complex and influential figure in the wizarding world.