Since goblin metal takes in only that which makes it stronger and rejects anything that would weaken it, Gryffindor's blade couldn't have been turned into a Horcrux. Likely, the soul fragment would have been rejected, which could have seriously impacted Voldemort's plans in Harry Potter.

Why was the Sword of Gryffindor able to destroy Horcruxes?

Having been made out of goblin's silver, it only took substances which strengthened it into itself, which could then be used against enemies. Due to Harry Potter killing the Serpent of Slytherin with it, the sword was imbued with Basilisk venom and could destroy Horcruxes.

Why was the sword of Godric Gryffindor missing?

The Ministry confiscated the sword, which was in the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts. Of course, Dumbledore was no stranger to the Ministry's work and cleverly replaced the sword with an identical replica, hiding the original behind his portrait in his Headmaster's office.

Why can only Basilisk venom destroy Horcruxes?

Basilisk venom is extremely powerful, and can kill a person within a little more than a minute at best, making the person drowsy and blurry-visioned before they die. The strength of the venom is one of the few substances known to be capable of destroying Horcruxes, causing them fatal damage that cannot be repaired.

Which Horcrux represents Gryffindor?

To complete his collection, Voldemort sought to create a Horcrux with Gryffindor affiliations and – in Harry, who would be sorted into Gryffindor – effectively made one by mistake. Thanks to Harry's actions, Godric Gryffindor's sword became a weapon that could be used against the other Horcruxes.

FINALY WE KNOW: Why Voldemort Never Turned The Sword Of Gryffindor Into A HORCRUX

Is Hufflepuffs Trophy a Horcrux?

It was eventually transformed into a Horcrux and left in the care of Bellatrix Lestrange, which she locked away in her Gringotts vault.

Why is there no Gryffindor Horcrux?

Still, any Horcrux would be far more vulnerable than the Sword of Gryffindor. If the sword were to be imbued with a soul fragment and therefore turned into a Horcrux, it would no longer be indestructible but vulnerable to Fiendfyre and basilisk venom—two substances it would have otherwise absorbed in its natural state.

Why does the basilisk only obey Voldemort?

Basilisk was Slytherin's monster, who can be controlled only by his descendent. Tom riddle was his direct descendent. While Harry got his ability to speak parseltounge because he had a part of Voldemort's soul in him.

Why didn't Tom Riddle make the basilisk a Horcrux?

Why didn't Voldemort make Basilisk a horcrux? Only he could call it, thus keeping it safe forever. The Basilisk was a giant creature, longer and bigger than two adult Anacondas combined. Voldemort couldn't have it around all the time like Nagini (his snake Horcrux.)

How did Harry's Horcrux survive the Basilisk?

Because the basilisk is a snake and snake venom doesn't kill instantly although some of it kills faster than others. The basilisk venom doesn't have a chance to kill Harry before the anti venom (Phoenix tears) is applied. Also the horcrux wasn't destroyed because horcruxes don't die when they touch basilis...

Where did the sword go when Griphook died?

This betrayal ultimately proved to be Griphook's own undoing, as he was murdered by Voldemort alongside the other Goblins who reported the Cup's theft to him and Griphook's death caused the Sword to vanish back into the Sorting Hat.

Why was there a fake sword in Bellatrix's vault?

This replica was placed in the case normally holding the real sword, so that the real one could eventually be given to Harry Potter to assist his search for Voldemort's Horcruxes. The replica made its way in time into Bellatrix Lestrange's vault at Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Why did Griphook betray Harry?

The goblin does not trust wizards and witches, which leads to his betrayal in Gringotts, and Griphook was bloodthirsty and relished the idea of lesser creature's pain.

Why didn t Harry use Avada Kedavra to destroy the Horcruxes?

Harry never used the Killing Curse, Avada Kedavra, due to his moral stance against murder and his personal connection to its victims.

Why did Snape put the sword in the lake?

Dumbledore instructed Snape that Harry must not know that he was given the sword and that it should be taken in an act of bravery [2]. By placing the sword in a challenging and dangerous location, Snape ensured that Harry would have to demonstrate bravery and face risks to retrieve it.

What sword killed the Basilisk?

In 1993, Harry Potter stabbed the roof of the Basilisk's mouth with the Sword of Gryffindor and ended up getting a fang splintered into his arm. Tom Riddle described the venom as being able to kill Harry in a little more than a minute, though Fawkes's tears healed Harry's arm and cleansed the poison.

Why didn t Voldemort make a Horcrux every time he killed someone?

It was stated at one point that Voldemort had already "pushed his soul to the limit" in creating his multiple Horcruxes. This implied a finite number of Horcruxes any one person may create before the process became too dangerous to attempt again.

Why wasn't Harry killed by Basilisk?

The only way to destroy the Horcrux inside Harry is by killing Harry, which is the equivalent of destroying beyond repair. Harry didn't died in the chamber of secrets because although the Basiliks is poisonous Fawkes saved him. So an alive Harry means that the Horcrux is still there.

Why didn t Voldemort make one more Horcrux when he figured out all of his Horcruxes were destroyed by Harry and dumbledore?

The books explain it well, mutilating one's soul is something that debilitates the body and soul of those who create Horcruxs, making too many is dangerous which is why Voldemort didn't make others, which is why over time he becomes less human but more similar to a snake.

Why didn't Harry speak Parseltongue to the Basilisk?

Of course, at that moment, Harry Potter didn't know there was a piece of Voldemort's soul in him, so he wouldn't have even tried to communicate with the Basilisk, but had he tried and succeeded at it, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets would have ended very differently.

Why was the Elder Wand so powerful?

The wand was made of elder wood, was 15 inches and contained a Thestral tail hair core. This type of wood contained powerful magic and was the rarest of all wand woods, but was said to be deeply unlucky and much more difficult than any other to master.

How did Hermione avoid getting killed by the Basilisk?

She knows that a direct glance from the Basilisk can instantly kill, so she navigates Hogwarts using a mirror to peer around corners. Ultimately, her ingenuity saves her life. She does indeed come across the Basilisk and is only petrified instead of killed thanks to her hand mirror.

Why isn't Hermione affected by the Horcrux?

The simplest explanation of Hermione's resistance to the Horcrux's effects is her superior mental strength. Hermione proved herself once again when she withstood Bellatrix's Cruciatus Curse.

Why didn't Bellatrix make a Horcrux?

Why didn't Bellatrix make a horcrux? - Quora. Because her life goal was just to please the dark lord. Not immortality, but to live out her life committed to Voldemort, doing whatever he says. Of course, there is also a possibility that she didn't know about horcruxes.

What was the hardest Horcrux to find?

Slytherin's locket

Beyond the ring, another heirloom was transformed into a Horcrux, and was one of the hardest to find and destroy.