Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Silver Dagger====== =====Object Information===== * **Type:** [[Weapon]] * **Owners:** [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] (prominently) * **Maker:** Varies; some are known to be [[Goblin]]-made =====Description and Appearance===== A silver dagger is a bladed [[weapon]] found within the [[wizarding world]]. While various daggers exist, the most notable example is the one wielded by the [[Death Eater]] [[Bellatrix Lestrange]]. Her dagger was described as a small silver knife with a jewelled handle. Another silver dagger was seen by [[Harry Potter]] on display at [[Borgin and Burkes]] in [[Knockturn Alley]] during his second year, indicating their availability and association with the [[Dark Arts]]. =====Magical Properties and Usage===== The primary function of a silver dagger is as a conventional, physical [[weapon]] for cutting and stabbing. Its lethality is not dependent on cast [[magic]], making it effective in situations where a [[wand]] might be impractical or when its user desires a more personal and cruel method of attack. * **Physical Combat:** It can be used for close-quarters combat or as a thrown projectile, a skill lethally demonstrated by [[Bellatrix Lestrange]]. * **Intimidation and Torture:** Bellatrix used her dagger to hold [[Hermione Granger]] hostage and inflict a cut on her arm during the skirmish at [[Malfoy Manor]]. * **Anti-Creature Properties:** In the [[wizarding world]], silver is known to be effective against certain magical creatures, most notably [[Werewolf|Werewolves]]. While a dagger is not explicitly used for this purpose in the novels, any silver [[weapon]] would likely possess these properties. =====History and Role in the Story===== Silver daggers appear infrequently but are central to one of the most tragic events of the [[Second Wizarding War]]. The specific dagger owned by [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] is the most significant artefact of its kind. During the escape from [[Malfoy Manor]] in 1998, as [[Dobby]] the [[house-elf]] was Disapparating with [[Harry Potter]] and his companions, Bellatrix threw her silver dagger at them in a final act of malice. The blade struck [[Dobby]] in the chest, inflicting a mortal wound. He successfully completed the [[Apparition]] to [[Shell Cottage]] but died moments later in Harry's arms. This event was a pivotal moment for Harry, cementing his understanding of loss, sacrifice, and the true cruelty of his enemies. The death of [[Dobby]] at the hands of Bellatrix and her dagger deeply impacted Harry's resolve to hunt down [[Voldemort]]'s [[Horcrux]]es and end the war. The dagger thus serves as a powerful symbol of Bellatrix's sadism and the brutal, tangible costs of the conflict. =====Behind the Scenes===== * In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1//, [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] uses her silver dagger to sadistically carve the slur "Mudblood" into [[Hermione Granger]]'s forearm. In the novel, while Bellatrix does cut Hermione's arm, the specific act of carving this word is not mentioned (film).
