Appendix:Harry Potter/Objects

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While virtually any fictional object in the Harry Potter series may display magical characteristics due to having been exposed to one or more spells, some of such objects receive specific names, apparently due to their commonness or uniqueness.

Most objects are named after their uses or receive apparently catchy and simple related names. Alternatively, they receive nicknames after their owners or creators.

Unique objects[edit]

The symbol for the three Deathly Hallows.
The locomotive of the Hogwarts Express.
Deathly Hallows[talk][citations]
(proper noun) (plural only) Three objects known for having unique magical powers: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone and the Cloak of Invisibility. Harry Potter received the Cloak of Invisibility already in his first year at Hogwarts.
Deathstick[talk][citations]
(proper noun) Elder Wand.
Deluminator[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A device that looks like a cigarette lighter and is capable of magically absorbing or retrieving light from sources, effectively causing temporary darkness.
Elder Wand[talk][citations]
(proper noun) One of the Deathly Hallows, a magical wand known by being more powerful than all other wands.
Goblet of Fire[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A wooden goblet; chooses who participates the Triwizard Tournament, by returning slips of paper that give only the names of the chosen persons.
Godric Gryffindor's sword[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A sword once owned by Gryffindor.
Hogwarts Express[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A train that takes students to and from Hogwarts.
Knight Bus[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A bus.
Mirror of Erised[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A magical mirror that reflects the seer's image surrounded by his or her desires as if they were fulfilled in that moment.
Mr. Weasley's car[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A flying and apparently sentient Ford Anglia owned by Arthur Weasley.
Resurrection Stone[talk][citations]
(proper noun) One of the Deathly Hallows, a magical stone that allows the holder to communicate with the dead.
Sorting Hat[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A talking hat that, in the Sorting ceremony, assigns new students to each of four Houses of the European school Hogwarts, by examining abilities and personality directly from their minds.
Wand of Destiny[talk][citations]
(proper noun) Elder Wand.
Weasley family's clock[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A clock that, instead of showing the time, displays information about members of the Weasley family.

Magic schools[edit]

Lord Voldemort's horcruxes[edit]

Books[edit]

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A book about magical creatures. Has been published in the real world.
A History of Magic[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A book by Bathilda Bagshot[1].
Hogwarts: A History[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A book about Hogwarts.
Quidditch Through the Ages[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A book about Quidditch. Has been published in the real world.
Sonnets of a Sorcerer[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A book that magically causes the reader to speak forever in limericks.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard[talk][citations]
(proper noun) A book of wizard folktales. Has been published in the real world.

Other objects[edit]

Floo Powder[talk][citations]
(noun) (uncountable) A magical powder that, when used in a fireplace, permits communication or almost instant transportation to another fireplace if both are connected by the Floo Network.
Foe-glass[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Foe-glasses) A magical mirror that, instead of reflecting light, shows images of the owner's enemies, gradually more focused as they are physically closer.
Horcrux[entry][talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Horcruxes) Any object or being which has been affected by a spell that causes part of the soul of the caster to be stored inside it, damaging the caster's soul but, in a sense, providing immortality to them. The only way the caster can be killed is if all the horcuxes are found and destroyed.
Howler[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Howlers) A letter that conveys a message with a loud magical voice, often to express anger in public.
Mokeskin pouch[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Mokeskin pouches) A magical drawstring pouch that nobody but the owner can open.
Pensieve[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Pensieves) A magical stone receptacle that can store memories, for the purposes of organizing them or showing them to other people.
Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder[talk][citations]
(noun) (uncountable) A magical powder that causes instant darkness.
Probity Probe[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Probity Probes) A magical device that detects spells of concealment and hidden magical objects.
Remembrall[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Remembralls) A little orb containing smoke that magically turns red when it detects that the owner has forgotten something.
Revealer[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Revealers) A magical red eraser that makes invisible ink appear.
Secrecy Sensor[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Secrecy Sensors) A magical object that vibrates when it detects concealment or lies.
Shield Cloak[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Shield Cloaks) A cloak that magically deflects minor hexes and curses.
Shield Glove[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Shield Gloves) A glove that magically deflects minor hexes and curses.
Shield Hat[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Shield Hats) A hat that magically deflects minor hexes and curses.
Sneakoscope[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Sneakoscopes) A magical object that emits a shrill noise in the presence of deception, such as when an untrustworthy person is nearby or a deceitful event takes place.
Spellotape[talk][citations]
(noun) (uncountable) A magical adhesive tape.
Time-Turner[talk][citations]
(noun, plural: Time-Turners) A hourglass pendant on a necklace that magically provides time travel to the past.

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