Who are Death Eaters?
Q: Who are Death Eaters?
A: Death Eaters are fictional characters in the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling who have allied themselves with Lord Voldemort in his efforts to take over the world, kill all witches and wizards born to non-magical parents for being "mudbloods" and enslave all non-magical beings as well as seeking to opress non-human magical creatures such as goblins and elves.
Q: What do Death Eaters believe?
A: Death Eaters believe that people of pure magical ancestry known as Pure-Bloods are superior to those of only partial magical ancestry, whom they call Half-Bloods.
Q: Is Lord Voldemort a Pure-Blood?
A: No, Lord Voldemort originally known as Tom Riddle is Half-Blood because his father was not a wizard.
Q: Is Severus Snape a Pure-Blood?
A: No, even though his mother was a witch his father was not a wizard so Severus Snape is Half-Blood.
Q: Are werewolves allowed to be Death Eaters?
A: Yes, Fenrir Greyback is allowed to be a Death Eater even though he is a werewolf.
Q: How many of the Death Eaters are likely Pure Bloods?
A: Hermione Granger observes that a lot of Death Eaters must be Half-Blood because there are too many for them all to be Pure-Blood.
