Who Destroys Hufflepuff’s Cup?

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Hermione Granger is the one who destroys Hufflepuff’s Cup, a Horcrux created by Lord Voldemort, using a basilisk fang in the Chamber of Secrets. This act is a pivotal moment in the Harry Potter series, as it marks one of the final steps towards the ultimate defeat of Voldemort and the destruction of all his Horcruxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. When did they destroy Hufflepuff’s Cup? Harry, Ron, and Hermione retrieve Helga Hufflepuff’s cup from the vault and remain in possession of it until the Battle of Hogwarts. During the battle, Ron and Hermione make their way back to the Chamber of Secrets, where Hermione destroys the cup with a basilisk fang.
2. What happened to Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup? It was eventually transformed into a Horcrux and left in the care of Bellatrix Lestrange, which she locked away in her Gringotts vault.
3. Who provided Voldemort with Hufflepuff’s Cup? The cup was passed down through the Hufflepuff family, and through the centuries made its way to Hepzibah Smith, a descendant who kept the cup as a priceless heirloom.

Horcruxes and Destruction

4. In what movie did Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup get destroyed? Hufflepuff’s Cup was destroyed using basilisk fangs by Hermione Granger during Deathly Hallows Part 2.
5. How did Hermione destroy the Hufflepuff Cup? Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley destroy the Hufflepuff’s cup Horcrux inside the Chamber of Secrets—Hermione giving it the fatal blow with a basilisk fang.
6. How did Bellatrix get the Hufflepuff Cup? Bellatrix places the cup in her vault at Gringotts. Riddle, or Lord Voldemort as he called himself at that point, transformed the cup into his fourth Horcrux, using Smith’s murder as the tool.

Characters and Relationships

7. Who is Voldemort’s daughter? The biggest revelation in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was that Lord Voldemort had a daughter with Bellatrix Lestrange, who was named Delphini.
8. Why is Snape the Half Blood Prince? Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, “Half-Blood Prince“).
9. Who gave Umbridge the Horcrux? At some point, Umbridge received a locket as a bribe from thief Mundungus Fletcher. The pendant was actually Salazar Slytherin’s locket and was, unbeknownst to her, one of Voldemort’s Horcruxes.

Voldemort’s History and Powers

10. Who Voldemort killed to make Horcruxes? Lord Voldemort’s first Horcrux was created when he was still at Hogwarts, known then as Tom Riddle. After murdering a schoolgirl called Myrtle, with the help of the ancient monster that dwelled within the castle, the Basilisk, his soul was split for the first time.
11. Did Voldemort know Harry was a Horcrux? Voldemort wasn’t aware of Harry being a pseudo-Horcrux because he didn’t plan it, and Harry didn’t know either until Voldemort “killed” him, but he actually killed the piece of soul kept in him.
12. What happened to Ravenclaw’s daughter? Helena, daughter of Hogwarts founder, Rowena Ravenclaw, was jealous of her mother’s gifts, stole her diadem and ran away to Albania.

Family Ties and Loyalties

13. Who is Voldemort’s mother? Merope Gaunt is Voldemort’s mother, an example of that type of secondary character who seems very minor but whose actions are indispensable for a story to start moving.
14. Was Professor Quirrell a Horcrux? Quirrell is, in effect, turned into a temporary Horcrux by Voldemort. He is greatly depleted by the physical strain of fighting the far stronger, evil soul inside him.
15. Are there 7 or 8 Horcruxes? The Dark Lord — aka Voldemort — created seven Horcruxes in an attempt to sustain immortality. But, as you may have heard, Voldemort’s plan ultimately failed. Harry Potter and co. found and destroyed all of his Horcruxes.