What happens if you break a binding magical contract?

Given the unbreakable analog vow and willingness of Dumbledore and others to risk Harry`s life in the tournament, I can only conclude that the effect of breaking the magic contract is actually death or permanent injury, mentally or physically.


Why can't you back out of the Triwizard Tournament?

The Controversy of the 1994 Triwizard Tournament

However, since the Goblet of Fire pulled his name, Harry had to compete as a second Hogwarts competitor. Dumbledore couldn't pull him out because it was a "binding contract," even though Harry didn't even submit his own name.

Did Harry keep the Triwizard Cup?

What Did Harry Potter Do With His Prize? While the official prize ceremony was canceled, Harry still won a 1,000 galleon cash prize and the Triwizard Cup.


Why did Dumbledore allow Harry to compete in the Triwizard Tournament?

Originally Answered: Why did Albus Dumbledore let Harry participate in the deadly Triwizard Tournament even though he knew that Harry must die at the hands of Voldemort? Because it was a binding wizarding contract and Harry could not back out of it and there was nothing Dumbledore could do about it.

How old is Harry in Goblet of Fire?

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter: A 14-year-old British wizard famous for surviving his parents' murder at the hands of the evil dark wizard Lord Voldemort as an infant, who now enters his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.


What Happens If You REFUSE to Participate in the Triwizard Tournament - Harry Potter Theory



Who is the oldest Weasley?

William "Bill" Arthur Weasley is the eldest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley; he is two years older than Charlie, the second son. He is tall with long, red hair tied into a ponytail and a fang earring, both of which his mother disapproves of. At Hogwarts he was in Gryffindor House and Head Boy in his seventh year.

What age did Harry get his scar?

A scar on Harry Potter's forehead in the shape of a lightning bolt is the result of a failed murder attempt by Lord Voldemort on October 31, 1981, when he struck 15-month-old Harry with the Killing Curse.

Why did Fleur do so badly in the Triwizard Tournament?

Fleur Delacour failed to finish the second task because she was attacked by the grindylows. Because Delacour failed to finish, she never retrieved her younger sister, Gabrielle.


Why was Cedric Diggory chosen for Triwizard?

Cedric may lack the flashiness of his competitors but his hard work, loyalty, patience, and modesty, were traits that made him worthy enough to become a Triwizard Champion.

Did Dumbledore know that Harry didn t put his name in the Goblet of Fire?

Dumbledore is concerned and surprised that something unexpected has happened after he prepared the tournament so seamlessly, but he is willing to believe in the uncanny, and he knows that Harry did not try to put his name in the Goblet.

How much is 1000 galleons in us dollars?

Harry's Triwizard Tournament prize winnings of 1,000 gold galleons would total $25,000. Warner Bros.


What does Krum do to Fleur in the maze?

After he had been Imperiused, Viktor Krum was ordered to attack and overwhelm Fleur Delacour and Cedric Diggory so that Harry's path to the Cup (or trap) could be clear.

Why would Cedric become a death Eater?

Due to his humiliation in the Triwizard Tournament, Cedric eventually becomes a Death Eater and kills Neville Longbottom.

Can Harry fly without a broom?

Brooms are magical tools just like wands, meaning extremely powerful wizards, like Voldemort, can fly without them. This also means every wizard and witch has the ability to fly without a broom, it's just that most need brooms to channel that power.


Why did Harry and Cedric touch the Triwizard Cup at the same time?

Unable to decide who should have the trophy, since they both helped each other out numerous times throughout the tournament, they decide to touch it at the same time, both winning.

Why was Harry not eligible for the Goblet of Fire?

Only students 17 years old and above can enter. Harry is under the age of majority in the wizarding world, and barred from entering. The Goblet of Fire picks Fleur Delacour from Beauxbatons Academy, Viktor Krum from Durmstrang Institute and Cedric Diggory from Hogwarts.

How did Fleur defeat the dragon?

She defeated an actual dragon

During the Triwizard Tournament, Fleur took on a Welsh Green dragon with panache. She charmed the beast into a sleeping trance – skilfully dodging the jet of flame that shot from its nostrils – and went on to claim her golden egg.


What dragon did Viktor Krum fight?

Chinese Fireball

This red beast is named for the mushroom-shaped flame that comes from its nostrils when angered. Viktor Krum faced one of these dragons in the Triwizard Tournament. The Chinese Fireball is also sometimes called 'Liondragon' and has a slew of golden spikes on the periphery of its snub-snouted face.

Was Cedric killed by Wormtail or Voldemort?

JK Rowling tells us that Wormtail kills Cedric on Voldemort's orders.

Why are krums eyes glazed over in the maze?

Why are krums eyes glazed over in the maze? He was not corrupted; he was Imperiused. Bartemius Crouch Jr, under the guise of Alastor Moody, performed the Imperius Curse on him. This was done to make Harry's path to the Triwizard Cup clear.


How much older is Bill than Fleur?

Fleur Delacour is at most 21 when she marries Bill Weasley, who is a bit older, at 26.

Was Viktor Krum under the imperius curse?

Barty Crouch, Jr. had Krum under the Imperius Curse. Crouch's intention was to use Krum to neutralize Harry's competitors. He was not actually corrupted.

How did Harry survive Avada Kedavra in the forest?

Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.


Did Harry Potter lose his parseltongue?

Harry can no longer speak it

Once the part of Voldemort's soul that dwelled inside Harry was destroyed, however, Harry discovered he was no longer a Parselmouth; an added bonus of Voldemort's demise.

Is Harry heir of Gryffindor?

Harry is the Heir of Slytherin (through his mother's side) and also related to Gryffindor (through his father's side) though the current Heir of Gryffindor is Neville.