horroc

Horroc is a term that appears in certain fictional contexts, most notably within the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. In this universe, a horroc is a magical object into which a wizard or witch has hidden a fragment of their soul. The purpose of creating a horroc is to achieve a form of immortality. By splitting their soul and concealing these fragments in separate objects, the witch or wizard ensures that even if their physical body is destroyed, a part of their soul remains intact, preventing them from truly dying.

The process of creating a horroc is described as exceptionally dark magic, requiring the perpetrator to commit murder. It is believed that murder is the ultimate act of evil, and the act of tearing one's soul apart to create a horroc is a direct consequence of this transgression. The more horrocs a person creates, the more their soul is fractured, leading to a diminished humanity and a monstrous appearance.

Horrocs are meant to be hidden in places of significance to the creator, making them difficult to find. The act of destroying a horroc is also a complex magical undertaking, requiring a powerful and equally destructive force that can obliterate the object and, in turn, the soul fragment within. The concept of horrocs plays a significant role in the overarching plot of the Harry Potter series, as the protagonist, Harry Potter, must locate and destroy them to defeat the main antagonist.