Kuolemaansyöjät

Kuolemaansyöjät, translated as Death Eaters, are a fictional group of dark wizards and witches in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. They are the primary antagonists and serve the Dark Lord Voldemort. Their goal is to achieve a new world order where wizards rule over Muggles (non-magical people) and to eliminate those deemed "blood traitors," wizards or witches born to Muggle parents.

The Death Eaters are characterized by their distinctive black robes and masks, often bearing a skull symbol with a snake emerging from its mouth. Membership is often marked by the Dark Mark, a tattoo on their left forearm that Voldemort can use to summon them. They are known for their cruelty, use of Unforgivable Curses, and their involvement in terrorism and murder.

Many Death Eaters were former students of Hogwarts who followed Voldemort during his initial rise to power. After Voldemort's first downfall, some escaped punishment by claiming they were under the Imperius Curse. However, many returned to his service when he regained his strength. Key figures among the Death Eaters include Lucius Malfoy, Bellatrix Lestrange, Severus Snape (who was a double agent), and Barty Crouch Jr. Their actions throughout the series, particularly during the Battle of Hogwarts, are central to the plot.