Ominis Gaunt is a main character in Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world RPG set in the Harry Potter universe. He is a blind Slytherin student who has a deep distrust of the Dark Arts, despite being born into a family of dark wizards. But is he related to Voldemort, the most evil wizard of all time? And what secrets does his family history hide? Here’s what we know so far.
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Who is Ominis Gaunt?
Ominis Gaunt is a pure-blood wizard and a member of the House of Gaunt, one of the Sacred Twenty-Eight families that claim to have pure wizarding blood. He is a direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin, one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Cadmus Peverell, one of the original owners of the Deathly Hallows. He was born blind, and no spell was able to reverse it. He uses his wand, which is “almost sentient”, to navigate his way around.
He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1886 into the 1890s, and is sorted into Slytherin House. He has a friend named Sebastian Sallow, who is fascinated by the Dark Arts and wants to use them for good. Ominis, however, has a different view on the Dark Arts, as he has witnessed their harmful effects firsthand.
Why does Ominis Gaunt hate the Dark Arts?
Ominis Gaunt has a traumatic childhood that makes him pessimistic, distrusting, and sarcastic. He grows up in a family that practices the Dark Arts and tortures Muggles “for sport”. His parents and older siblings are cruel and violent, and they often use the Cruciatus Curse on him when he refuses to join them. The Cruciatus Curse is one of the Unforgivable Curses that causes unbearable pain to the victim. Ominis develops a hatred for this curse and vows never to use it again.
He also disagrees with his family’s pure-blood supremacy and their disdain for Muggle-borns and half-bloods. He believes that blood status does not matter, and that everyone should be treated equally. He aligns himself with his aunt, Noctua Gaunt, who also wants to change the family’s traditions and uncover more about Salazar Slytherin’s legacy. Noctua dies in her attempt to explore Slytherin’s Scriptorium, a secret chamber that contains ancient knowledge and secrets. Ominis is saddened by her death and hopes to honor her memory.
Ominis Gaunt is an ancestor of Voldemort, but not a direct one. Voldemort’s real name is Tom Marvolo Riddle, and he is the son of Merope Gaunt and Tom Riddle Sr., a Muggle. Merope Gaunt is Ominis Gaunt’s cousin, as they share the same grandfather, Marvolo Gaunt. Marvolo Gaunt is the son of Mr and Mrs Gaunt, who are Ominis Gaunt’s parents. Therefore, Ominis Gaunt is Voldemort’s great-uncle.
Voldemort inherits some traits from his Gaunt lineage, such as the ability to speak Parseltongue (the language of snakes), a talent for Legilimency (the ability to read minds), and a fascination with the Dark Arts. However, he also rejects his Gaunt heritage, as he despises his mother for being weak and dying after giving birth to him, and his father for being a Muggle. He changes his name from Tom Riddle to Lord Voldemort, which means “flight from death” in French, to hide his origins and create a new identity for himself.
What role does Ominis Gaunt play in Hogwarts Legacy?
Ominis Gaunt is one of the main characters in Hogwarts Legacy, and he will interact with the player character throughout the game. The player character is a late-blooming student who discovers that they have an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. This ability attracts the attention of many people, including Ominis Gaunt and Sebastian Sallow.
Ominis Gaunt will offer his guidance and friendship to the player character, as he sees them as someone who can help him learn more about Salazar Slytherin’s secrets and his aunt Noctua’s fate. He will also warn them about the dangers of the Dark Arts, and try to stop Sebastian Sallow from using them recklessly.
The player character will have to make choices that will affect their relationship with Ominis Gaunt and the outcome of the story. They will also have to face the consequences of their actions, as the Dark Arts can corrupt and destroy those who use them.
conclusion
Ominis Gaunt is a complex and intriguing character in Hogwarts Legacy, who has a dark and tragic family history that connects him to Voldemort, the most evil wizard of all time. He is a blind Slytherin student who hates the Dark Arts, but also wants to uncover the secrets of his ancestor, Salazar Slytherin. He will befriend and mentor the player character, who has a rare ability to master Ancient Magic. The player character will have to make choices that will shape their destiny and the fate of the wizarding world.
