Yes, you mentioned being from... 1991, if I remember aright? Well, the first book wasn't published until 1997, I believe.
And as for the last question there: yes, yes he was. He was an evil son-of-a... For serious! I mean, not to disparage our mum, of course, but... well, he really WAS messed up by Lord Vol -- I mean, You-know-who...
But of course, YOU wouldn't know who; sorry! I mean, of course, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named...!