7. Numerology Symbolism: Seven Is The Most Powerful Number In Harry Potter
Warner Bros.Tom Riddle once stated that seven is the most powerful magical number, a fact in Harry Potters mythos that corresponds with ancient numerology lore: three, four, and their sum seven are said to be the most potent numbers. Although four is rather shafted in Potter presumably due to Rowlings dislike for it, the power of three gets its fair share of spotlight: for example, the Golden Trio, the three major wand cores, and the three Deathly Hallows. Seven, though, has the greatest deal of significance throughout the series. Though nothing as obvious as Harry being the seventh son of a seventh son, there are seven years of Hogwarts schooling (and thus seven books), seven Horcruxes despite Voldemorts intentions, seven Quidditch players per team, seven Weasley children, and more. The subjects of the series crucial prophecy, those with the power to vanquish the Dark LordNeville Longbottom and Harry Potterwere both born in the seventh month of the year. Even the seventh book of the series had a dedication split seven ways. While some of these might just be coincidence, theres no doubt that numerology was an important part of the intricate mythology woven in the series.