Artifacts Encyclopedia
Legendary objects that shaped wizarding history
Elder Wand
Deathly HallowMedieval to 1998
The most powerful wand in existence, one of the three Deathly Hallows, made of elder wood with Thestral tail hair core.
Powers
- • Unbeatable in duels (legend)
- • Amplifies all magic
Notable owners: Antioch Peverell, Gellert Grindelwald, Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Harry Potter
Resurrection Stone
Deathly HallowMedieval to 1998
Set in Marvolo Gaunt's ring, allows the bearer to see shades of the dead.
Powers
- • Summons shades of deceased
- • Part of Deathly Hallows
Notable owners: Cadmus Peverell, Marvolo Gaunt, Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter
Cloak of Invisibility
Deathly HallowMedieval to present
A true invisibility cloak that never fades, passed down through the Potter line from Ignotus Peverell.
Powers
- • Perfect invisibility
- • Never degrades
Notable owners: Ignotus Peverell, James Potter, Harry Potter
Tom Riddle's Diary
Horcrux1943-1993
The first Horcrux created by Voldemort, a diary that possessed Ginny Weasley and opened the Chamber of Secrets.
Powers
- • Possession
- • Memory storage
- • Horcrux
Notable owners: Tom Riddle, Lucius Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter
Marvolo Gaunt's Ring
Horcrux1920s-1997
Slytherin's ring containing the Resurrection Stone, cursed by Voldemort.
Powers
- • Horcrux
- • Resurrection Stone
- • Deadly curse
Notable owners: Marvolo Gaunt, Tom Riddle, Albus Dumbledore
Salazar Slytherin's Locket
HorcruxMedieval-1998
A heavy gold locket that once belonged to Salazar Slytherin, later a Horcrux.
Powers
- • Horcrux
- • Dark influence on bearers
Notable owners: Salazar Slytherin, Regulus Black, Kreacher, Dolores Umbridge, Ron Weasley
Helga Hufflepuff's Cup
HorcruxMedieval-1998
A golden cup with badgers engraved, stolen from Hepzibah Smith.
Powers
- • Horcrux
Notable owners: Helga Hufflepuff, Hepzibah Smith, Bellatrix Lestrange, Hermione Granger
Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem
HorcruxMedieval-1998
A tiara that enhances wisdom, corrupted when made into a Horcrux.
Powers
- • Enhances wisdom
- • Horcrux
Notable owners: Rowena Ravenclaw, Helena Ravenclaw, Tom Riddle
Nagini
Horcrux1994-1998
Voldemort's snake companion and final Horcrux, killed by Neville Longbottom.
Powers
- • Horcrux
- • Venom
- • Parseltongue bond
Notable owners: Lord Voldemort, Neville Longbottom
Sword of Gryffindor
Founder RelicMedieval-present
A goblin-made sword that appears to worthy Gryffindors in times of need, imbued with basilisk venom.
Powers
- • Appears to worthy
- • Destroys Horcruxes
- • Basilisk venom
Notable owners: Godric Gryffindor, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom
Marauder's Map
Enchanted Object1970s-present
Created by the Marauders, shows every person in Hogwarts and secret passages.
Powers
- • Real-time tracking
- • Insulting Snape
- • Reveals secret passages
Notable owners: Marauders, Fred and George Weasley, Harry Potter
Philosopher's Stone
AlchemicalUntil 1991
Created by Nicolas Flamel, turns metal to gold and produces the Elixir of Life.
Powers
- • Transmutation
- • Immortality elixir
Notable owners: Nicolas Flamel, Albus Dumbledore
Sorting Hat
Enchanted ObjectMedieval-present
The sentient hat of Godric Gryffindor that sorts students into houses.
Powers
- • House sorting
- • Sword summoning
- • Songs
Notable owners: Hogwarts
Triwizard Cup Portkey
Enchanted Object1995
The Triwizard Cup was turned into a Portkey to the Little Hangleton graveyard.
Powers
- • Portkey transportation
Notable owners: Barty Crouch Jr., Harry Potter, Cedric Diggory
Time-Turner
Enchanted Object1993-1996
A device that allows the user to travel back in time for short periods.
Powers
- • Time travel
Notable owners: Hermione Granger, Ministry of Magic