How did Harry's family get the invisibility cloak?

Since Harry inherited the cloak indirectly from his father, many have wondered how James Potter came to possess it. James inherited the cloak from his father, Fleamont Potter, who inherited it as a descendant of Iolanthe Peverell -- a granddaughter of Ignotus Peverell.

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How did Harry Potter's dad get the Invisibility Cloak?

James Potter inherited the Cloak of Invisibility from his father Fleamont Potter. Fleamont was a descendant of Hardwin Potter who married Iolanthe Peverell, the only daughter of one of the descendants of Ignotus Peverell, the original owner of the Cloak of Invisibility.

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Who gave Harry his father's Invisibility Cloak?

Extended Description. Invisibility cloaks are very rare, but Harry receives one for Christmas in his first year; it turns out to have been originally the property of Harry's father, and was given to Harry by Professor Dumbledore.

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How do we know Dumbledore gave Harry the Invisibility Cloak?

In the first book, Dumbledore gives Harry an invisibility cloak, which is claimed to have been passed down by his father James Potter. The cloak is accompanied by a note, which reads: 'Your father left this in my possession when he died. It is time it was returned to you. Use it well.

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Is Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak a Deathly Hallow?

The Cloak of Invisibility, one of the three Deathly Hallows, given (anonymously) to Harry Potter as a Christmas gift by Albus Dumbledore. Artwork inspired by Harry Potter is a film series based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling and the first movie released by Warner Bros in 2001.

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Did Harry have all 3 Deathly Hallows?

Harry owns the three Hallows when he dies

She manages to give Harry all three Hallows at the time of his death as a way to symbolise his journey. It makes explicit the moral of the book.

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Did Dumbledore have all 3 Deathly Hallows?

At different points, Dumbledore possessed all three Deathly Hallows. He won the Elder Wand from Grindelwald, had the Invisibility Cloak in his possession when James Potter died, and wore the Resurrection Stone as it sat in Marvolo Gaunt's ring.

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How did Harry survive Avada Kedavra in the forest?

Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.

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How were the Potters so rich?

In short, the Potter family's vast amount of gold is due to Harry's paternal ancestors being credited in the invention of several popular and crucial potions used by the wizarding world - including Pepperup Potion , Skele-Gro , and Sleekeazy's Hair Potion - and running a massively successful potions business.

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Did Albus know Harry and Ron were under the cloak?

Dumbledore knew Harry and Ron were under the invisibility cloak at Hagrid's hut in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, as his eyes flickered in their direction.

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Why didn t Draco take the Invisibility Cloak?

Stealing the cloak would have been evidence against him. The cloak is highly unusual, Dumbledore and Snape know it belongs to Harry. If and when Harry was found, he could have accused Draco and proven the charges easily. Draco would get detention if not suspension.

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Who gifted Harry the Nimbus 2000?

Gifted to Harry by Professor McGonagall, after joining the Gryffindor quidditch team as their newest seeker. The Nimbus 2000 was the fastest broomstick of its time, and became Harry's trustee broom, until it was later destroyed during a quidditch match.

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How many invisibility cloaks are in Harry Potter?

There are multiple invisibility cloaks in existence (multiple are mentioned), but there is only one Cloak of Invisibility. Harry's Cloak is infallible and eternal. Most cloaks can rip or tear, or their charms can wear off, or they go opaque if made of Demiguise hair.

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How did Harry Potter parents get so rich?

How did Harry Potter's parents get so rich? Harry's inheritance is thanks to his paternal grandfather, Fleamont Potter. Fleamont Potter, according to Pottermore, quadrupled the family's gold when he invented the Sleekeazy's Hair Potion.

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How did Harry's dad save Snape?

While in school together, Sirius once tricked Snape into almost entering the Shrieking Shack while Lupin was there, transformed into a werewolf. James realised the danger and stopped Snape, saving his life; this is the incident Dumbledore referred to at the end of the first book.

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How did Voldemort get the resurrection stone?

And yet there again he and Harry were similar: Voldemort's connection to the Peverells was also revealed through a family heirloom – a ring containing Cadmus Peverell's Resurrection Stone that had been passed down through the generations, eventually ending up in the possession of Voldemort's mother's family.

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How much money did the Potters leave Harry?

NeokratosRed used their majorly impressive mathematical skills to calculate that there's a minimum of 50,625 galleons in Harry's vault. Since we know one galleon is equal to around $25, the minimum amount of money in Harry's vault is a mind-blowing $1,265,625!

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Are the Malfoys richer than the Potters?

The Malfoys were definitely richer. Harry just had a good amount of gold to his name. Even so, he had to be careful to not run out of it. On the other hand, the Malfoys had a mammoth sized mansion, and enough money to make regular donations to various departments in the Ministry of Magic, St.

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Why did Draco's mom say Harry was dead?

Draco Malfoy's mother Narcissa was cold, cunning and devoted to the Dark Lord. But she was also a mother, which meant she was willing to risk everything to make sure her son was safe. When Harry survived Voldemort's Killing Curse for the second time, Narcissa pretended he was dead so she could get to Draco.

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Why couldn t Harry use Avada Kedavra?

Though Harry encountered many opportunities that deemed Avada Kedavra necessary, it remains as one of the Unforgivable Curses Harry Potter never cast. For one, he viewed the spell as an immoral practice commonly used by users of the Dark Arts.

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Why is Harry immune to Avada Kedavra?

Lily's Protection In Voldemort's Blood Saved Harry

When Lord Voldemort returned Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, he used Harry's blood - which is partially how Harry survived Avada Kedavra in the forest.

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Why didn t Draco tell Bellatrix it was Harry?

Draco had several reasons for lying to Bellatrix, including the fact that he was never a bad person. Moreover, he no longer found working for the Dark Lord appealing and hated how Voldemort treated his family. He did not intend to harm anyone and believed Harry was the only person capable of defeating Voldemort.

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Who was Dumbledore in love with?

"Dumbledore fell in love with Grindelwald" and was "blinded" by it. "This was Dumbledore's tragedy."

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