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How did Lord Voldemort's character begin?
In a 1999 interview, J. K. Rowling said Lord Voldemort was invented as a nemesis for Harry Potter, and she intentionally did not flesh out Voldemort's backstory at first.
Why did J. K. Rowling not flesh out Lord Voldemort's backstory at first?
Harry Potter didn't know he was a wizard so when the most evil wizard tries to curse him and it rebounds, leaving a scar, the evil wizard goes into hiding.
How else is Lord Voldemort's character developed?
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a taboo spell is placed upon the name, such that Lord Voldemort or his followers may trace anyone who utters it.
What did Lord Voldemort do after placing a taboo spell upon his own name?
By placing a taboo spell, Lord Voldemort's followers eventually find and capture Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Can you tell me more about Lord Voldemort's curse?
Lord Voldemort tried to curse Harry but it didn't work and he's left with this lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead and the curse rebounded upon the evil wizard.

Question: what happens to the evil wizard?
Self-contained rewrite: What happens to the Lord Voldemort after he tries to curse Harry Potter?