======Sauron======
=====Introduction=====
Sauron is **not** a character, spell, object, or location within the canonical [[Harry Potter]] universe. He is the primary antagonist from J.R.R. Tolkien's high-fantasy novel series, //The Lord of the Rings//. The character is sometimes mentioned in fan discussions and literary analysis as a point of comparison to [[Lord Voldemort]], the main antagonist of the [[Harry Potter]] series, due to their shared archetypal role as a 'Dark Lord'.
This entry serves to clarify the character's absence from the [[Harry Potter]] canon and to note the thematic similarities that often cause confusion among readers.
=====Canon Status=====
The name 'Sauron' does not appear in any of the seven original [[Harry Potter]] novels by [[J.K. Rowling]]. Furthermore, there is no mention of the character in supplementary canonical materials such as //[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]//, //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, //[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]//, or on the [[Wizarding World]] website (formerly Pottermore). Any appearance of the name in relation to the [[Harry Potter]] franchise is limited to non-canonical works, such as fan fiction or comparative literary essays.
=====Comparison to Lord Voldemort=====
The confusion between Sauron and the [[Harry Potter]] universe often stems from thematic and narrative parallels between him and [[Lord Voldemort]]. Both characters fulfill the role of a powerful, feared Dark Lord who seeks to dominate the world.
Key similarities include:
  * **The Dark Lord Archetype:** Both are the central, overwhelmingly powerful antagonists in their respective series. They command vast armies of dark creatures ([[Death Eaters]], [[Orcs]]) and seek total dominion over their worlds through fear and conquest.
  * **Disembodied Form:** Both antagonists spend a significant period of time as a disembodied, spirit-like entity, working to regain physical form and power. [[Lord Voldemort]] exists as a wraith after his killing [[curse]] rebounds from [[Harry Potter]], while Sauron is primarily perceived as a great, fiery Eye after losing his magical ring in a prior age.
  * **Soul Fragmentation for Immortality:** Both characters split their souls and anchor them to external objects to achieve immortality. [[Lord Voldemort]] created seven [[Horcrux|Horcruxes]], while Sauron poured a significant portion of his power and essence into the One Ring. The destruction of these items is the only way to ensure their ultimate defeat.
  * **Fear of the Name:** In both universes, the primary antagonist is so feared that most characters refuse to speak his name. Witches and wizards refer to [[Lord Voldemort]] as "You-Know-Who" or "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named," a practice mirrored in Middle-earth where characters avoid naming Sauron directly.