Herpo the Foul

Herpo the Foul was an Ancient Greek Dark Wizard best known as the first wizard to hatch a Basilisk. He was also the first wizard to create a Horcrux and was one of the earliest Parselmouths.

Behind the Scenes
also herpo made one horcrux which he possessed it in a basilisk skull
 * In Greek, ἑρπετόν (pronounced "herpeton") means "creeping animal". Currently, the herpetology studies amphibians and reptiles. Notice that Basilisks are snakes, and thus reptiles, and Parseltongue is the language of snakes.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)