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|location=[[Borgin and Burkes]], [[Knockturn Alley]]<ref name="COS4"/>
 
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|usage=Provides [[candle]]light only to the holder<ref name="COS4">{{COS|B|4}}</ref><ref name="HBP29">{{HBP|B|29}}</ref>
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{{Quote|Insert a candle and it gives light only to the holder! Best friend of thieves and plunderers!|[[Borgin]] explaining the artefact's power to [[Draco Malfoy]].|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}
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{{Quote|Ah, the Hand of Glory! Insert a [[candle]] and it gives light only to the holder! Best friend of thieves and plunderers! Your son has fine taste, sir.|[[Borgin]] explaining the artefact's power to Draco Malfoy|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}
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The '''Hand of Glory''' is a [[Dark Arts|dark]] artefact, a shrivelled hand which gives light only to the holder.
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The '''Hand of Glory''' was a [[Dark Arts|dark]] artefact resembling a shrivelled hand. It was a candleholder that made it so the [[candle]] provided light only to the person holding it.<ref name="COS4"/> It could even make the light shine through the veil created by [[Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder]], which was resistant to most [[light-creation spells]].<ref name="HBP29"/>
   
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==History==
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[[File:HandofGloryWU.png|200px|thumb|left|The Hand of Glory]]
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During the summer before his second year, [[Draco Malfoy]] visited [[Borgin and Burkes]] with [[Lucius Malfoy|his father]]. There, he saw the Hand of Glory and asked if he could buy it, with Borgin explaining its powers and connecting its usage to thieves and plunderers, which led Draco's father, Lucius, to scorn the idea of his son needing such a thing.
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During the summer before his [[second year]], [[Draco Malfoy]] visited [[Borgin and Burkes]] with his father [[Lucius Malfoy]]. There, he saw the Hand of Glory and asked if he could buy it, with Borgin explaining its powers and connecting its usage to thieves and plunderers, which led Draco's father, Lucius, to scorn the idea of his son needing such a thing.<ref name="COS4"/>
   
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Regardless, Draco purchased it sometime before his sixth year, and made use of it during his [[plot to assassinate Albus Dumbledore]]. He used it to escape from the [[Room of Requirement]] after using [[Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder]] to make it impossible for anyone to see him leave the room.
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Regardless, Draco purchased it sometime before his [[sixth year]], and made use of it during his [[Plot to assassinate Albus Dumbledore|plot to assassinate]] [[Albus Dumbledore]]. He used it to escape from the [[Room of Requirement]] with the [[Death Eaters]] he had let into the school, after using [[Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder]] to make it impossible for anyone to see him leave the room.<ref name="HBP29"/>
   
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During the [[Calamity]] which affected the [[wizarding world]] in profound ways during the [[2010s]], the Hand of Glory was one of the numerous magical items and artefacts that mysteriously appeared throughout the world, called a [[Foundable]], which was guarded by [[Pixie]] [[Confoundable]]. Volunteer [[Wizardkind|wizards and witches]] of the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]] had to dispose of the Pixie Confoundables with the [[Slowing Charm]], which would return the Foundable back to [[Borgin and Burkes]], its original place of belonging.<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
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==Etymology and history==
  
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The Hand of Glory is a magical instrument which appears often in mystic lore. In general, it is described as a severed and preserved human hand, (maybe made of wax) with a candle implanted on it. The various powers ascribed to a Hand Of Glory include the ability to immobilise anyone who looks at it, or unlock any door it comes across. It was traditionally used by thieves, since it allowed them to see in otherwise total darkness, open locked doors, and immobilise guards. In some [[Dark Arts|dark magical]] ceremonies, Hands of Glory were reputed to have been used as the source of illumination.
  
   
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==Behind the scenes==
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Various grisly myths surround the making of a Hand of Glory (which fits well with the reputation of Borgin and Burkes). The hand is said to be that of an executed criminal (usually by hanging); most often the criminal himself is a murderer or other serious felon. Other myths say that a hanged man's blood is necessary to the recipe, or that his body fat is used to make the candle.
  
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*The hand appears in {{COS|FA}}, old and shrunken and lying on a cushion in Borgin and Burke's. When [[Harry Potter|Harry]] touches it, it grabs his hand viciously until he manages to pry it off again.<ref name="COSF">{{COS|F}}</ref>
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*In {{LEGO|Y1}} when the hand grabs [[Harry Potter|Harry]]'s, it takes Harry's hand off of his arm and spits it out in front of [[Rubeus Hagrid]].<ref name="LEGOHP">{{LEGO|Y1}}</ref>
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*In the console versions of the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|video game adaptation]] of {{COS}}, the Hand of Glory releases a shock wave when it senses movement.<ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}}</ref>
   
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===Lore===
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The myth is probably derived from the ([[Europe]]an) [[Mandrake]] plant (''Mandragora officinarum''). Etymologically, the name "Mandragora" closely resembles the French phrase "''Main de la Gloire''," ("Hand of Glory") The actual Mandrake plant produces a number of alkaloid toxins, including scopolamine and mandragorine, and has been used since ancient times as an anesthetic. Chewing the root can cause stupor.
  
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The Hand of Glory is a [[magic]]al instrument which appears often in mystic lore. In general, it is described as a severed and preserved [[human]] hand, (maybe made of wax) with a candle implanted on it. The various powers ascribed to a Hand of Glory include the ability to immobilise anyone who looks at it, or unlock any door it comes across. It was traditionally used by thieves, since it allowed them to see in otherwise total darkness, open locked doors, and immobilise guards. In some [[Dark Arts|dark magical]] ceremonies, Hands of Glory were reputed to have been used as the source of illumination.
   
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Various grisly myths surround the making of a Hand of Glory (which fits well with the reputation of Borgin and Burkes). The hand is said to be that of an executed criminal (usually by hanging); most often the criminal himself is a murderer or other serious felon. Other myths say that a hanged man's blood is necessary to the recipe, or that his body fat is used to make the candle.
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A Hand of Glory appears prominently in the climax of {{Wplink|John Bellairs}}'s young adult novel ''The House With A Clock In Its Walls'', as well as the {{Wplink|Hellboy}} story "Box Full of Evil". They are also used in {{Wplink|Charles Stross}}'s ''Laundry Files'' series of paranormal spy thrillers.
  
   
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The myth is probably derived from the ([[Europe]]an) [[Mandrake]] plant (''Mandragora officinarum''). Etymologically, the name "Mandragora" closely resembles the French phrase "''Main de la Gloire''", meaning "Hand of Glory". The actual Mandrake plant produces a number of alkaloid toxins, including scopolamine and mandragorine, and has been used since ancient times as an anaesthetic. Chewing the root can cause stupor.
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==Behind the scenes==
  
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*The hand appears in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', old and shrunken and lying on a cushion in Borgin and Burke's. When [[Harry Potter|Harry]] touches it, it grabs his hand viciously until he manages to pry it off again.
  
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A Hand of Glory appears prominently in the climax of {{W|John Bellairs}}'s dark fantasy novel ''{{W|The House With A Clock In Its Walls}}'', as well as the {{W|Hellboy}} story "Box Full of Evil". They are also used in {{W|Charles Stross}}'s ''Laundry Files'' series of paranormal spy thrillers and Stacia Kane's {{W|Downside Ghosts}} series.
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*In [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]] when the hand grabs [[Harry Potter|Harry]]'s, it takes Harry's hand off of his arm and spits it out in front of [[Rubeus Hagrid]].
  
   
 
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 20 February 2024

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

"Ah, the Hand of Glory! Insert a candle and it gives light only to the holder! Best friend of thieves and plunderers! Your son has fine taste, sir."
— Borgin explaining the artefact's power to Draco Malfoy[src]

The Hand of Glory was a dark artefact resembling a shrivelled hand. It was a candleholder that made it so the candle provided light only to the person holding it.[1] It could even make the light shine through the veil created by Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder, which was resistant to most light-creation spells.[2]

History

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The Hand of Glory

During the summer before his second year, Draco Malfoy visited Borgin and Burkes with his father Lucius Malfoy. There, he saw the Hand of Glory and asked if he could buy it, with Borgin explaining its powers and connecting its usage to thieves and plunderers, which led Draco's father, Lucius, to scorn the idea of his son needing such a thing.[1]

Regardless, Draco purchased it sometime before his sixth year, and made use of it during his plot to assassinate Albus Dumbledore. He used it to escape from the Room of Requirement with the Death Eaters he had let into the school, after using Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder to make it impossible for anyone to see him leave the room.[2]

During the Calamity which affected the wizarding world in profound ways during the 2010s, the Hand of Glory was one of the numerous magical items and artefacts that mysteriously appeared throughout the world, called a Foundable, which was guarded by Pixie Confoundable. Volunteer wizards and witches of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force had to dispose of the Pixie Confoundables with the Slowing Charm, which would return the Foundable back to Borgin and Burkes, its original place of belonging.[3]

Behind the scenes

Lore

The Hand of Glory is a magical instrument which appears often in mystic lore. In general, it is described as a severed and preserved human hand, (maybe made of wax) with a candle implanted on it. The various powers ascribed to a Hand of Glory include the ability to immobilise anyone who looks at it, or unlock any door it comes across. It was traditionally used by thieves, since it allowed them to see in otherwise total darkness, open locked doors, and immobilise guards. In some dark magical ceremonies, Hands of Glory were reputed to have been used as the source of illumination.

Various grisly myths surround the making of a Hand of Glory (which fits well with the reputation of Borgin and Burkes). The hand is said to be that of an executed criminal (usually by hanging); most often the criminal himself is a murderer or other serious felon. Other myths say that a hanged man's blood is necessary to the recipe, or that his body fat is used to make the candle.

The myth is probably derived from the (European) Mandrake plant (Mandragora officinarum). Etymologically, the name "Mandragora" closely resembles the French phrase "Main de la Gloire", meaning "Hand of Glory". The actual Mandrake plant produces a number of alkaloid toxins, including scopolamine and mandragorine, and has been used since ancient times as an anaesthetic. Chewing the root can cause stupor.

A Hand of Glory appears prominently in the climax of John Bellairs's dark fantasy novel The House With A Clock In Its Walls, as well as the Hellboy story "Box Full of Evil". They are also used in Charles Stross's Laundry Files series of paranormal spy thrillers and Stacia Kane's Downside Ghosts series.

Appearances

Wiki
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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4 (At Flourish and Blotts)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 29 (The Phoenix Lament)
  3. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
  5. ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
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