How Did Dumbledore BLOCK Voldemort's Avada Kedavra to Save Harry? - Harry Potter Explained

A detailed explanation addressing how Dumbledore was able to protect Harry from Voldemort's Avada Kedavra curse during their battle in the Order of the Phoenix.

Summary

  • The video clarifies the misconception that Avada Kedavra is completely unblockable, explaining that it cannot be countered with spells but can be blocked by physical objects.
  • Dumbledore uses his magical ability to move a large object, a golden statue, to shield Harry from the curse during the fight in the Ministry atrium.
  • The video references specific excerpts from the book to illustrate how Dumbledore evades or deflects the curse, either by physical barriers or by simply moving out of the way.
  • The ease with which the Avada Kedavra curse can kill is discussed as a potential oversight in the Harry Potter series, with the suggestion that more characters could have used similar tactics to avoid it.

Chapter 1

Introduction and Overview

0:05 - 17 sec

The video begins by addressing a question from the comments about a specific battle scene in the Order of the Phoenix where Dumbledore defends Harry against Avada Kedavra.

The video begins by addressing a question from the comments about a specific battle scene in the Order of the Phoenix where Dumbledore defends Harry against Avada Kedavra.

  • The host briefly mentions the context of the video and the interest shown by commenters.
  • The battle in the Ministry atrium where Voldemort tries to hit Harry with Avada Kedavra is set to be the focal point.

Chapter 2

Avada Kedavra's Properties and Misconceptions

0:23 - 48 sec

The video clarifies a common misconception about the killing curse Avada Kedavra, drawing from Barty Crouch Jr.'s explanation in the Goblet of Fire.

The video clarifies a common misconception about the killing curse Avada Kedavra, drawing from Barty Crouch Jr.'s explanation in the Goblet of Fire.

  • The curse's properties were first explained in the Goblet of Fire, where it's stated that there's no known counter-curse.
  • The speaker emphasizes that Barty Crouch Jr. did not say Avada Kedavra was unblockable, but rather that it can't be blocked by counter-spells.

Chapter 3

Dumbledore's Defensive Strategy

1:10 - 49 sec

The video explains how Dumbledore utilized a large object, specifically a golden statue, to protect Harry from Voldemort's Avada Kedavra.

The video explains how Dumbledore utilized a large object, specifically a golden statue, to protect Harry from Voldemort's Avada Kedavra.

  • Dumbledore's strategy involved moving a statue between Harry and Voldemort, not using a counter-curse or charm.
  • Details from the book are provided to show exactly how Dumbledore manipulated the statue to intercept the spell.

Chapter 4

Book Excerpts on the Battle

1:59 - 1 min, 14 sec

The video recounts specific moments from the Order of the Phoenix book that demonstrate how Dumbledore evades the killing curse.

The video recounts specific moments from the Order of the Phoenix book that demonstrate how Dumbledore evades the killing curse.

  • Voldemort's repeated use of Avada Kedavra is thwarted by Dumbledore's quick movements and use of animated statues.
  • The text from the book is quoted to illustrate the tactics used by Dumbledore to avoid being hit by the curse.

Chapter 5

Tactics Against Avada Kedavra

3:13 - 36 sec

The video discusses how evasion and use of barriers could be effective tactics against Avada Kedavra, suggesting an oversight in the Harry Potter series.

The video discusses how evasion and use of barriers could be effective tactics against Avada Kedavra, suggesting an oversight in the Harry Potter series.

  • It's suggested that evasion or physical barriers could be more commonly used to defend against Avada Kedavra.
  • The relative simplicity for Voldemort to kill with the curse is critiqued, with the suggestion that others might have used similar defensive tactics.

Chapter 6

Conclusion and Call for Comments

3:49 - 4 sec

The video concludes with a summary of the explanation and an invitation for viewers to suggest new video ideas in the comments.

The video concludes with a summary of the explanation and an invitation for viewers to suggest new video ideas in the comments.

  • The host summarizes the explanation provided and hopes it was helpful.
  • Viewers are encouraged to propose ideas for future videos in the comments section.

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