This was done by pressing his finger to any Death Eater's Mark, which turned it jet black and delivered a burning sensation to any person with the Dark Mark, including traitors such as Igor Karkaroff. Lord Voldemort placed the Dark Mark brand on his followers' inner left forearms both as a sign of their loyalty to him and as a method of summoning them to him when he desired. Snape showing his Dark Mark to the crowd in the Hospital WingĪn inactive Dark Mark appeared as a faint mark on the inner part of the left forearm, similar to that of "a vivid red tattoo" an active one was jet black. " The werewolf might be allowed to wear Death Eater robes when they wanted to use him, but only Voldemort's inner circle were branded with the Dark Mark: Greyback had not been granted this highest honour." - Harry Potter regarding Fenrir Greyback's lack of a Dark Mark The one in the sky was plainly a skull with a snake coming out straight out of its mouth, while the brand on a Death Eater's arm was much more intricate and detailed, the snake being much longer and winding. The Dark Mark in the sky and on the Death Eaters' arms were different in appearance. It was also said that the Dark Mark represented immortality and power. The Dark Mark on the forearm was black, while the Dark Mark conjured by Morsmordre was green this was most likely for more contrast with each respective background as a black Dark Mark would be hard to see in the night sky. The symbol might also have been related to Lord Voldemort being a Parselmouth, a gift he thought made him unlike the rest of the wizarding world. The serpent was also the symbol of Slytherin house, and thus appropriate to be used by the Heir of Slytherin. When summoned, the basilisk would emerge from the mouth of the statue of Salazar Slytherin. This might have been inspired by the hiding place of the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets. The Dark Mark appeared as a glittering green skull with a snake protruding from its mouth. As they watched, it rose higher and higher, blazing in a haze of greenish smoke, etched against the black sky like a new constellation." - Description of the Dark Mark " Then he realised that it was a colossal skull, composed of what looked like emerald stars, with a serpent protruding from its mouth like a tongue.
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