Rodolphus Lestrange (II)
| Basic Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Birthday | 1953 | |
| Marital Status | Widowed | |
| Birthplace | Great Britain | |
| Corporeal Patronus | None |
Overview
Rodolphus Lestrange (II), a Pure-Blood wizard belonging to the Lestrange family born prior to 1953. He was a thin, tall man with very dark hair. Rodolphus was very proficient in the Dark Arts, Duelling, and Flying. He was considered Extremely sadistic and well as a pure-blood supremacist.
He, along with his brother Rabastan, became Death Eaters, eventually fighting in the First Wizarding War. The Lestranges were some of the most loyal and trusted servants of Lord Voldemort. After the downfall of Voldemort during the First Wizarding War in 1981, Rodolphus along with his wife Bellatrix, his brother Rabastian and a fellow Death Eater Barty Crouch Jr acted out the torture and permanent mental and physical incapacitation of Alice and Frank Longbottom Using the Cruciatus Curse. The punishment was a life sentence in Azkaban. Around fourteen years after, Rodolphus escaped Azkaban with several other Death Eaters and fought in several different battles of the Second Wizarding War, this included the Battle of the Department of Mysteries as well as the Battle of the Seven Potters. Rodolphus returned to prison at the final defeat of Lord.
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Rabastan Lestrange | Brother |
| Bellatrix Lestrange (nee Black) | Wife |
| Delphini | Stepdaughter |
| Cygnus Black (III) | Father-in-law |
| Druella Black (nee Rosier) | Mother-in-law |
| Andromeda Tonks (nee Black) | Sister-in-law |
| Narcissa Malfoy (nee Black) | Sister-in-law |
| Edward Tonks | Brother-in-law |
| Lucius Malfoy | Brother-in-law |
| Nymphadora Tonks | Niece by marriage |
| Draco Malfoy | Nephew by marriage |
| Rodolphus Lestrange (I) | Ancestor |
History
Hogwarts years
Rodolphus attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was sorted into the Slytherin House where he soon became friends with many others and eventually joined a group of friends that included many future Death Eaters, this included Bellatrix Black, Lucius Malfoy, Evan Rosier and Severus Snape.
First Wizarding War (1970-1981)
- Prior to 1970: Rodolphus Lestrange married Bellatrix Black, both taking the Dark Mark and fighting in the First Wizarding War. The marriage was built on tradition. The two worked very well together as Death Eaters.
- 1981: After Halloween night in 1981 and Lord Voldemort's first defeat, Rodolphus among other named Death Eaters attacked and tortured Aurors who were also a part of the Order of the Phoenix, Alice and Frank Longbottom. At the trial the Lestranges proudly declared their continuing devotion to Lord Voldemort and awaited their master's eventual return. They were given Life in Azkaban as their sentence for the permanent damages and insanity caused on the Longbottoms.
Second Wizarding War (1996-1998)
- January 1996: The Dementors of Azkaban revolted leading to the escape of Rodolphus Lestrange as well as his wife, brother and fellow Death Eaters and the rejoining of Voldemort.
- June 1996: The Battle of the Department of Mysteries takes place. Rodolphus being paired with his wife Bellatrix, together pursued Luna Lovegood, Ron and Ginny Weasley into the Space Chamber, this leading up to his recapture and return to prison after he fought against the Order of the Phoenix in the Death Chamber.
- Summer 1997: He escapes Azkaban a second time during a mass breakout caused by Voldemort.
- July 27, 1997: Rodolphus at large again, participates in the Battle of Seven Potters and pursues Nymphadora Tonks and Ron Weasley who at the time was disguised as Harry Potter under the use of Polyjuice Potion. During this pursuit Tonks injures Rodolphus helping her and Ron escape.
- May 2, 1998: The Battle of Hogwarts happens, the Death Eaters losing as Voldemort is defeated causing Rodolphus to return once again to Azkaban. During this very same battle he also loses his wife Bellatrix at the hand of Molly Weasley, causing Rodolphus to become a Widower.
Credits/References
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