Igor Karkaroff, Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute and Former Death Eater
Igor Karkaroff: A Complex Character in the Harry Potter Series
Highmaster of Durmstrang Institute
Igor Karkaroff was a powerful wizard who served as the Highmaster of Durmstrang Institute, a renowned wizarding school located in Bulgaria.
Former Death Eater
Karkaroff's past held a dark secret: he was a former member of Lord Voldemort's Death Eaters. However, after Voldemort's first downfall, Karkaroff renounced his allegiance to the Dark Lord and provided testimony against his fellow Death Eaters.
Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute
Karkaroff became the Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute at some point before 31 July 1996. During his tenure, he led the school to participate in the Triwizard Tournament, where he mentored his champion, Viktor Krum.
Death at the Hands of Death Eaters
Karkaroff's past caught up with him when Voldemort returned to power in the summer of 1996. He was hunted down and killed by Death Eaters in retaliation for his betrayal.
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