The pursuit of immortality through Horcruxes is ultimately portrayed as a failure. The fragmentation of the soul leads to a diminished existence, often described as "less than the meanest ghost." The narrative concludes that a whole soul, even one that must face death, is more powerful and resilient than a soul divided by dark magic.
(described in the series as an unintentional fragment) Literary Consequences Horcrux.rar
: Tearing the soul is depicted as a traumatic event that requires a person to commit a grave act of malice. This act goes against the very laws of magic and nature. The pursuit of immortality through Horcruxes is ultimately