Why can only the basilisk fang destroy horcruxes?

After being healed, Harry took the fang and stabbed Riddle’s diary, destroying that Horcrux beyond magical repair. Because Harry had stabbed the Basilisk with the sword, it was imbued with Basilisk venom and was therefore able to destroy Horcruxes and poison opponents that it cut through as well.

Why did the basilisk fang not destroy Harry’s Horcrux?

Without phoenix tears, a Horcrux has no way to repair itself from the damage caused by basilisk venom. That’s why the soul fragment within Harry didn’t die when he was bitten. It’s container — Harry — wasn’t destroyed because the basilisk venom was nullified by Fawkes’ tears.

Is basilisk venom The only way to destroy horcruxes?

We know for a fact that Basilisk venom is one of the few substances strong enough to destroy a Horcrux. Not only does it destroy the one in Tom Riddle’s diary, but Ron and Hermione also use one of the fangs to destroy Helga Hufflepuff’s cup.

Why was Gryffindor’s sword not a Horcrux?

Voldemort wanted to use one antique property belonging to each of the four founders as his horcruxes. However, he could not find anything belonging to Godric Gryffindor. This was because the only object available that truly belonged to him was his Goblin made sword, its hilt encrusted with rubies.

Does Fiendfyre destroy horcruxes?

Fiendfyre was one of the few substances known to be able to destroy a Horcrux. Hermione Granger was aware of this, but never considered the use of it against Voldemort’s Horcruxes due to the inherently dangerous, uncontrollable nature of the spell.

Who put the sword of Gryffindor in the lake?

Originally Answered: In Harry Potter, why did Snape put the Sword of Gryffindor at the bottom of a frozen lake, as opposed to making it easy for Harry/Ron to get it? because retriving the sword required the act of chivalry. hence the sword was kept at the bottom óf the lake for harry to retrive.

Could Harry have controlled the basilisk?

Herpo the Foul was the first to breed a Basilisk; he accomplished this by hatching a chicken egg beneath a toad which resulted in the creature known as a Basilisk. Tom Riddle was the only one who could command Salazar Slytherin’s Basilisk, while Harry Potter had no control over her.

How does the Harry Potter sword destroy the Horcruxes?

As Harry used it to slay a basilisk, the sword was imbued with the basilisk venom, enabling it to destroy Horcruxes as basilisk venom is one of the ways to damage them beyond magical repair. That is how the sword is able to absorb the poison splashed on the blade via cutting the fang, and thus destroy the horcruxes.

How did the basilisk fang destroy the Horcruxes?

As Harry used it to slay a basilisk, the sword was imbued with the basilisk venom, enabling it to destroy Horcruxes as basilisk venom is one of the ways to damage them beyond magical repair. That is how the sword is able to absorb the poison splashed on the blade via cutting the fang, and thus destroy the horcruxes. Quotes from Harry Potter Wiki

How did the Basilisk kill Harry Potter’s arm?

In 1993, Harry Potter stabbed the roof of the basilisk’s mouth with Godric Gryffindor’s Sword 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.

What Harry Potter books were destroyed by other characters?

Riddle’s Diary destroyed by Harry in Chamber of Secrets with Basilisk fang. Marvolo Gaunt’s ring destroyed by Dumbledore in Half Blood Prince with Gryffindor’s sword but not shown. Slytherin’s locket destroyed by Ron in Deathly Hallows Part I with Gryffindor’s sword.