10 Best Harry Potter Plot Twists
2. Harry Was A Horcrux – The Deathly Hallows
Since The Philosopher’s Stone, Harry had an usual connection with Voldemort. The pains in his scar, odd dreams, and an ability to speak to snakes all suggested that there was more to Harry and Voldemort’s relationship than Rowling was letting on.
Granted, she did offer us some information at the end of The Chamber of Secrets when Dumbledore explained that Voldemort had transferred some of his powers to Harry when he tried to kill him. However, such information was a mere hint to the actual truth.
Within the many revelations that took place during Harry’s final venture into the pensieve, the twist that Harry was in fact a Horcrux was amongst the best. Whereas most twists throughout the series were memorable for their shock factor, this one had a dark overtone which made the reveal more sombre than surprising.
Now aware that he would have to die, the aftermath of this revelation saw Harry walk into the Forbidden Forest to face death at the hands of Voldemort.
Though other plot twists were certainly more shocking, this particular twist stands out for its deep significance to Harry’s personal journey and development.