Voldemort's noseless appearance is a direct consequence of his extensive use of dark magic and the creation of Horcruxes.
The Impact of Horcruxes
The primary reason for Voldemort's increasingly inhuman appearance is his creation of multiple Horcruxes. A Horcrux is created by splitting one's soul and encasing a fragment of it within an object. This act is considered deeply evil and has severe consequences for the soul and, ultimately, the body.
- Soul Fragmentation: Each time Voldemort created a Horcrux, he further fragmented his soul. This process destabilized his essence and twisted his physical form.
- Dark Magic's Toll: The dark magic required to create Horcruxes, combined with other dark spells, corrupted his body, leading to a gradual dehumanization.
- Physical Manifestation of Evil: Voldemort's altered appearance reflects the corruption of his soul. His snakelike features, including the slit-like nostrils in place of a nose, symbolize his descent into pure evil and his connection with snakes, particularly Nagini, who also served as a Horcrux.
The Rebirth Process
Voldemort's appearance was further altered during his rebirth in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The potion used to restore him to a body included unicorn blood and Nagini's venom.
- Rudimentary Body: The potion created a rudimentary, child-like body for Voldemort.
- Snakelike Characteristics: Nagini's venom likely contributed to the snakelike characteristics of his face, including the absence of a prominent nose and the presence of slits. While the Quora reference mentions Nagini's milk, venom is the correct ingredient in the potion used for Voldemort's rebirth.
In summary, Voldemort's lack of a nose is a physical manifestation of the damage he inflicted upon his soul through the creation of Horcruxes, exacerbated by the dark magic he employed and the specifics of his rebirth process.
