The Dead Baby Voldemort meme originates from a pivotal scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, where Harry encounters a skinless, shriveled version of Voldemort’s soul in a dream-like King's Cross Station. This grotesque figure represents the fragment of Voldemort that lived inside Harry, appearing defeated and pitiable. In internet culture, this image is used to represent anything that is neglected, exhausted, or pathetically small—such as one's bank account, social skills, or forgotten New Year's resolutions. It perfectly captures a specific brand of dark humor focused on vulnerability and the feeling of being completely 'spent' or ignored.