In Harry Potter there are many occasions where snakes symbolize the character of evil and death. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets there is display of the Basilisk (The Basilisk of Salazar Slytherin), a European legend snake reputed to being the King of Serpents. The Basilisk has the power to cause death with a single glance. In the movie the Basilisk is known to leave people petrified (paralyzed;kinda of like stone). The Basilisk then goes on to attempt to kill Harry Potter. There is also Nagani, The main symbol for the death eaters. Nagani is also a murder weapon tool and a horcrux.
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