Hey everyone,
Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.
Today we’re going to be discussing the top 15 most powerful wizarding artifacts to have
ever existed, and we’ll be going through each one by order of least to MOST powerful.
You’ll notice that common magical objects like portkeys and wands – well, MOST wands
– are absent from the list below.
That’s because this list focuses on the most powerful ARTIFACTS.
That is to say, rare and historically significant items that wield great power, rather than
those which are common and owned by many.
Let’s get started…
#15: THE DELUMINATOR
Starting us off at number 15 is the least powerful magical object on our list: the Deluminator.
Also referred to as the “put-outer,” the Deluminator is the size and shape of a cigarette
lighter and silver in colour.
With a moniker like “put-outer,” it’s not terribly hard to imagine what this object
is able to do – it puts out nearby lights.
The Deluminator achieves this by collecting any form of illumination in close proximity.
The operator can then also return the orbs back to where they came from simply by opening
the device back up.
The first known owner of such an object was Albus Dumbledore, who bequeathed his Deluminator
to Ron Weasley upon his death.
However, I will say this- the Deluminator appears to have SOME sort of a role in the
new film (which I have yet to see)- so PERHAPS it’s more powerful than I’m giving it
credit for.
No spoilers please.
#14: THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Next up on our list is the Goblet of Fire.
Despite its varied description, the fact remains that this is one powerful goblet.
It has the ability to select which students from participating schools should represent
their institution in the Triwizard Tournament.
Students submit their names for consideration and those who are chosen by the Goblet are
then entered into a contract that magically binds them to partake in the tournament.
#13: THE SORTING HAT
The patchwork hat that once belonged to Godric Gryffindor ranks number 13 on our list.
Why?
Because it holds all four of Hogwarts’ founding members’ intellect within its brimmed edges!
The hat was made sentient and left to sort every student who walks into the Great Hall
at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
It’s able to peer inside the mind of young students and decide which of the four houses
they will excel in.
It beats out the Goblet of Fire because it has the ability to speak and form opinions,
where the Goblet does not.
#12: THE MIRROR OF ERISED
Coming in at number 12 is The Mirror of Erised, which backwards spells “desire.”
This magical artifact is able to look inside the mind of any witch or wizard who stands
in front of it, identify what they most desire, and show their desires back to them in their
reflection.
Engraved along the edge of the mirror are the words "I show not your face but your heart's
desire" backwards.
It is said to be a dangerous and powerful object, as witches and wizards have stood
before it, mesmerized by what they saw and simply withered away.
#11: THE PENSIEVE
At number 11, we have pensieves – rare and powerful artifacts.
You likely remember that Dumbledore possessed one, which sat in the Headmaster’s office
throughout most of the Harry Potter series.
Pensieves were typically round basins made of either stone or metal, into which ancient
symbols and runes had been carved.
They are the receptacles of an owner’s memories, which take the shape of silvery whisps.
Any witch or wizard can immerse themselves into a pensieve and experience the owner’s
recollections firsthand.
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#10: PROPHECY ORBS
Just as pensieves can show a witch or wizard the past, prophecy orbs can hold prediction
records about the future.
True prophecies are hard to come by, which is likely the reason that these valuable predictions
were kept protected in orbs in the Department of Mysteries at the Ministry of Magic – that
is, until most of them were destroyed in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in 1996.
While similar in nature to a pensieve, prophecy orbs rank higher on my list because they are
able to tell you something that has not happened yet – rather than something that has.
#9: TIME TURNERS
And while we’re on the topic of time, that brings us to number 9: time turners.
We first see one of these in The Prisoner of Azkaban when Hermione Granger uses one
to enable her to take a larger than average class load.
Ultimately, her and Harry use the time turner – which looks like a small rotating hourglass
– to go back in time to save lives – very powerful stuff.
Of course, travelling back in time comes with many rules and dangers, which is why the Ministry
of Magic prohibits their use without express permission.
#8: RAVENCLAW’S DIADEM
Coming in at number 8 is the first magical artifact that could alter the abilities of
the wearer.
It is said that this beloved diadem of Hogwarts’ founder, Rowena Ravenclaw, had the power to
instill wisdom to whoever wore it upon their head.
Unfortunately, after years of belonging to Rowena, this relic had a somewhat tragic outcome
– stolen by Rowena’s jealous daughter, Helena, and then turned into a Horcrux by
Lord Voldemort, it was ultimately destroyed by Fiendfyre.
#7: THE SWORD OF GRYFFINDOR
The second – and last – of the founders’ relics to be included on our list today is
The Sword of Gryffindor.
While it doesn’t have the ability to give whoever wields it greater power, it is an
incredibly powerful weapon in itself, which magically presents itself to any worthy Gryffindor
who is in need.
#6: THE CLOAK OF INVISIBILITY
Number 6 on today’s list in one of the three Deathly Hallows: The Invisibility Cloak.
Certainly, the most low-key of the three Hallows, its power and magic are undeniable.
As is made clear by its name, this is an ancient cloak that renders the wearer invisible to
those around them.
According to legend it was bestowed upon Ignotus Peverell by Death himself, which allowed him
to escape Death’s clutches.
The cloak was then passed down through the generations, until it was at last given to
Harry Potter.
#5: ALASTOR MOODY’S EYE
You may be wondering why the magical eye that Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody wore ranks so
high on this list.
Well, it is the ONLY object that I’m aware of that can see through the Cloak of Invisibility,
which in my opinion makes it more powerful than the cloak itself.
While fans have never been given an official explanation of Moody’s eye – some believe
it must’ve been taken from some magical creature – my theory is that Dumbledore
enchanted it with the Elder Wand, which would make it quite the powerful object, indeed.
#4: THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
The magical item of interest in – you guessed it - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s
Stone, this artifact is my choice for number 4.
Described as a ruby-red stone that is an alchemical substance, this object is the source of the
Elixir of Life, which can make any witch or wizard who drinks it immortal.
The Elixir also has the ability to turn any metal into gold.
The only known stone of this kind in wizarding history was created by Nicolas Flamel, a celebrated
alchemist and friend of Albus Dumbledore.
#3: THE RESURRECTION STONE
Number 3 on today’s list is yet another stone – but one that does somewhat the opposite
of the Philosopher’s Stone.
The Resurrection Stone has the ability to bring a witch or wizard’s loved ones back
from the dead- or at least,a FORM of them.
It is another one of the Deathly Hallows, and therefore was also created by Death and
given to one of the three fabled brothers: Cadmus Peverell.
Later in its history, the stone was set into Marvolo Gaunt’s ring, which Voldemort stole
– not knowing the stone was concealed inside – and turned it into a Horcrux.
Dumbledore destroyed the ring some time later, however, the Resurrection Stone remained intact,
a testament to its incredible power.
#2: THE VEIL
One of – if not THE – oldest magical artifact in the Wizarding World – that also possesses
great power – is the Veil.
An ancient stone archway with a black, ragged curtain hanging from the top, the veil is
a physical manifestation of the gateway between the land of the living and the land of the
dead.
Those on the side of the dead cannot come back to the living, however, they can murmur
to those on the other side if they sense a loved one nearby.
On the other hand, a witch or wizard can pass through from the mortal world to the land
of the dead, but once they do so, they cannot return.
#1: THE ELDER WAND
Topping our list today at number 1 is the Elder Wand, the third and final of the Deathly
Hallows.
Created by Death and the most powerful wand wizard kind has ever known, the Elder Wand
made its owner invincible.
In a duel that is.
However, it also brought death and destruction to almost all who possessed it, including
the original owner, Antioch Peverell, who was murdered by another wizard seeking its
power, making it the most formidable and deadly artifact to have ever existed.
As Xenophilius Lovegood put it, "The bloody trail of the Elder Wand is splattered across
the pages of Wizarding history."
And with that, we have come to the end of another video!
What do you think of today’s list?
Did I miss any magical artifacts that you think should’ve made it?
Do you agree that the Elder Wand is the most powerful object to have ever existed?
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Remember
“Perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.”