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Sybill Trelawney's second prophecy — Sybill Trelawney in the midst of making a Prophecy

A prophecy is a prediction made by a Seer. They may be stored in spun-glass objects usually referred to as Prophecy Records.

Making a Prophecy

A Seer begins reciting a prophecy involuntarily, entering a trance-like state and uttering in an altered voice. As is the case with Sybill Trelawney, the Seer seems not to remember the event, and is left exhausted. On at least one occasion, Trelawney, after reciting a prophecy, assumed she had "dozed off".

Known Prophecies by Sybill Trelawney

One with the power to vanquish Voldemort

Main article: Sybill Trelawney's first prophecy

"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches. … Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies … and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not … and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives. … The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies…"

— Sybill Trelawney first prophecy^[src]

Trelawney's first known prophecy was witnessed by Albus Dumbledore in 1980, foretelling the birth of a boy who would be capable -- though not assured -- of defeating Lord Voldemort, that Voldemort would "mark him as his equal", and that either the boy or Voldemort would ultimately kill the other. This boy was revealed to be Harry Potter.

Harry was completely unaware of the Prophecy until it was revealed to him by Dumbledore after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.

Servant rejoining Master

Main article: Sybill Trelawney's second prophecy

"It will happen tonight… The Dark Lord lies alone and friendless, abandoned by his followers. His servant has been chained these twelve years. Tonight, before midnight … the servant will break free and set out to rejoin his master. The Dark Lord will rise again with his servant's aid, greater and more terrible than ever he was. Tonight … before midnight … the servant … will set out … to rejoin … his master…"

— Sybill Trelawney telling Harry Potter her second prophecy^[src]

Trelawney's second known prophecy was witnessed by Harry Potter in 1994 -- it foretold Peter Pettigrew's imminent return to Voldemort's service.

Ministry of Magic's records

Main Article: Prophecy Record

A Prophecy Record is a spun-glass, spherical object used to record a prophecy. The orbs contain swirling mist and are kept in the Hall of Prophecies inside the Department of Mysteries. Many were subsequently destroyed in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries. Only those mentioned in the Prophecy can remove the record from the Hall.

Battle of the Department of Mysteries

Main Article: Battle of the Department of Mysteries

Baited by false visions of Sirius Black suffering under torture at the Ministry of Magic, instilled within his mind by Voldemort's use of Legilimency, Harry Potter, along with Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Ginevra Weasley and Luna Lovegood rushed to the Ministry in the hopes of rescuing Sirius. Using the details from Harry's vision to guide them, the group located the Hall of Prophecies, where Ron found a prophecy record inscribed with Harry's name. It read:

S.P.T to A.P.W.B.D

Dark Lord

and (?) Harry Potter

Prophecy copy — Harry Potter with his prophecy.

S.P.T are the initials of Sybill Patricia Trelawney; A.P.W.B.D, the initials of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. A question mark (?) was used in place of the as-of-then uncertain subject of the prophecy.

Unbeknownst to the group, Death Eaters lay in wait for Harry to retrieve the Prophecy Record. Harry, seeing his name was on it, took it, causing the Death Eaters to reveal themselves. They subsequently chased the group through the Department of Mysteries, in an attempt to steal the Prophecy Record. During the following violence, the Record fell from Harry's pocket, was kicked away accidently by Neville, and smashed.

Behind the scenes

In the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, an echo of the prophecy, told by Sybill Trelawney, is heard while Harry is holding it. In the book, though, he hears it from Professor Dumbledore .
Also in the film; instead of the Prophecy breaking while Neville is holding it, it is broken when Lucius Malfoy is struck by Sirius Black in front of the Veil. Lucius attempts to catch the falling orb but fails, and it smashes on the rocks.
Also in the film, the prophecy concerning Harry and Lord Voldemort is shortened from that made in the book.
In the video game version of Order of the Phoenix, the prophecy is destroyed when Harry gives it to Sirius, who deliberately drops it.
In the film version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the wording of the prophecy related to Peter Pettigrew's escape and rejoining with Voldemort was changed.

Appearances

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First appearance)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Mentioned only)

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-{{youmay|the prediction in general|the [[Prophecy involving Lord Voldemort and his Vanquisher|the specific prophecy regarding Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter]] or the [[Prophecy Record|device used to record Prophecies]]}}
+{{youmay|the prediction in general|the [[Sybill Trelawney's first prophecy|the specific prophecy regarding Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter]] or the [[Prophecy Record|device used to record Prophecies]]}}
-[[File:Sybill_Trelawney's_second_prophecy.jpg|thumb|294px|[[Sybill Trelawney]] in the midst of making a Prophecy]]A '''Prophecy''' is a prediction made by a [[Seer]]. It can be stored in a spun-glass objects usually referred to as [[Prophecy Record]]s.
+[[File:Sybill_Trelawney's_second_prophecy.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Sybill Trelawney]] in the midst of making a Prophecy]]
+A '''prophecy''' is a prediction made by a [[Seer]]. They may be stored in spun-glass objects usually referred to as [[Prophecy Record]]s.
 ==Making a Prophecy==
-The Seer starts reciting a Prophecy involuntarily. When the [[Seer]] is telling a Prophecy, he or she goes into a trance-like state and speaks in a strange voice. The Seer apparently does not remember making Prophecies. The only thing they appear to remember is that they suddenly became very tired. After the Prophecy is made, Seer has the feeling he/she dozed off for a little while.
+A Seer begins reciting a prophecy involuntarily, entering a trance-like state and uttering in an altered voice. As is the case with [[Sybill Trelawney]], the Seer seems not to remember the event, and is left exhausted. On at least one occasion, Trelawney, after reciting a prophecy, assumed she had "dozed off".
 ==Known Prophecies by Sybill Trelawney==
 [[File:Voldemort95.jpg|thumb|right|Lord Voldemort]]
-===Lord Voldemort and the one with the power to vanquish him===
+===One with the power to vanquish Voldemort===
+{{Main|Sybill Trelawney's first prophecy}}
-''Main Article: [[Prophecy involving Lord Voldemort and his Vanquisher]]''
-{{Quote|The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches. … Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies … and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not … and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives. … The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies…|[[Sybill Trelawney]] first prophecy|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}The first prophecy was told to [[Albus Dumbledore]] in [[1980]], foretelling the birth of a boy who would be capable (though not assured) of defeating [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], that the [[Tom Riddle|Dark Lord]] himself will "mark him as his equal", and that either the boy or [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] will ultimately kill the other. This boy was [[Harry Potter]]. Harry was completely unaware of the Prophecy until [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]] told him about it after the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].
+{{Quote|The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches. … Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies … and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not … and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives. … The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies…|[[Sybill Trelawney]] first prophecy|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
+Trelawney's first known prophecy was witnessed by [[Albus Dumbledore]] in [[1980]], foretelling the birth of a boy who would be capable -- though not assured -- of defeating [[Voldemort|Lord Voldemort]], that Voldemort would "mark him as his equal", and that either the boy or Voldemort would ultimately kill the other. This boy was revealed to be [[Harry Potter]].
-===Servant rejoining Master===
+Harry was completely unaware of the Prophecy until it was revealed to him by Dumbledore after the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].
-{{Quote|It will happen tonight… The Dark Lord lies alone and friendless, abandoned by his followers. His servant has been chained these twelve years. Tonight, before midnight … the servant will break free and set out to rejoin his master. The Dark Lord will rise again with his servant's aid, greater and more terrible than ever he was. Tonight … before midnight … the servant … will set out … to rejoin … his master…|[[Sybill Trelawney]] telling [[Harry Potter]] her second prophecy|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}The second prophecy was made to Harry Potter in 1994, foretelling [[Peter Pettigrew]]'s escape to his master. This was proven true when Pettigrew transformed from his rat [[animagus]] into his human self, 'unchaining' himself in a metaphorical sense.
+===Servant rejoining Master===
-[[File:Prophecy_Record.jpg|thumb|A Prophecy Record]]
+{{Main|Sybill Trelawney's second prophecy}}
+{{Quote|It will happen tonight… The Dark Lord lies alone and friendless, abandoned by his followers. His servant has been chained these twelve years. Tonight, before midnight … the servant will break free and set out to rejoin his master. The Dark Lord will rise again with his servant's aid, greater and more terrible than ever he was. Tonight … before midnight … the servant … will set out … to rejoin … his master…|[[Sybill Trelawney]] telling [[Harry Potter]] her second prophecy|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}
+Trelawney's second known prophecy was witnessed by Harry Potter in [[1994]] -- it foretold [[Peter Pettigrew]]'s imminent return to [[Voldemort]]'s service.
 ==Ministry of Magic's records==
 ''Main Article: [[Prophecy Record]]''
+[[File:Prophecy_Record.jpg|thumb|A Prophecy Record]]
-A [[Prophecy Record]] is a spun-glass, spherical object used to record a prophecy. The orbs contain swirling mist and are kept in the [[Department of Mysteries]]. Many of these were destroyed in the battle mentioned below.
+A [[Prophecy Record]] is a spun-glass, spherical object used to record a prophecy. The orbs contain swirling mist and are kept in the [[Hall of Prophecies]] inside the [[Department of Mysteries]]. Many were subsequently destroyed in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]]. Only those mentioned in the Prophecy can remove the record from the Hall.
 ==Battle of the Department of Mysteries==
+''Main Article: [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]]''
-Harry had a vision planted in his mind of [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] torturing [[Sirius Black]] in order to find the prophecy. This drove Harry, joined by [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]], [[Neville Longbottom|Neville]], [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny]], and [[Luna Lovegood|Luna]] to the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] in order to save Sirius. They used Harry's dream to guide them to the [[Hall of Prophecies]], which is where Ron found the Prophecy with Harry's name on it. It read:
+Baited by false visions of [[Sirius Black]] suffering under torture at the [[Ministry of Magic]], instilled within his mind by [[Voldemort]]'s use of [[Legilimency]], [[Harry Potter]], along with [[Ronald Weasley]], [[Hermione Granger]], [[Neville Longbottom]], [[Ginevra Weasley]] and [[Luna Lovegood]] rushed to the Ministry in the hopes of rescuing Sirius. Using the details from Harry's vision to guide them, the group located the [[Hall of Prophecies]], where Ron found a prophecy record inscribed with Harry's name. It read:
 :'''''S.P.T to A.P.W.B.D'''''
 :'''''Dark Lord'''''
-:'''''and (?)Harry Potter'''''
+:'''''and (?) Harry Potter'''''
 [[File:Prophecy_copy.png|thumb|260px|Harry Potter with his prophecy.]]
-S.P.T are the initials of [[Sybill Trelawney|Sybill Patricia Trelawney]], and A.P.W.B.D are the initials of [[Albus Dumbledore|Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore]]. A question mark (?) was placed on the prophecy because at that time, the identity of the boy who would defy Lord Voldemort was still not entirely certain.
+S.P.T are the initials of [[Sybill Trelawney|Sybill Patricia Trelawney]]; A.P.W.B.D, the initials of [[Albus Dumbledore|Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore]]. A question mark (?) was used in place of the as-of-then uncertain subject of the prophecy.
-As Harry was the only person able to retrieve the Prophecy, the [[Death Eaters]] lay in wait until he had done so and then gave chase through the [[Department of Mysteries]], attempting to take the Prophecy from him. It was eventually smashed when it fell from Neville's pocket.
+Unbeknownst to the group, [[Death Eaters]] lay in wait for Harry to retrieve the Prophecy Record. Harry, seeing his name was on it, took it, causing the Death Eaters to reveal themselves. They subsequently chased the group through the [[Department of Mysteries]], in an attempt to steal the Prophecy Record. During the following violence, the Record fell from Harry's pocket, was kicked away accidently by Neville, and smashed.
 ==Behind the scenes==
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 *In the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)|video game version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix|Order of the Phoenix]]'', the prophecy is destroyed when Harry gives it to Sirius, who deliberately drops it.
 *In the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|film version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', the wording of the prophecy related to Peter Pettigrew's escape and rejoining with Voldemort was changed.
+==Appearances==
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]] ''{{1st}}
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' {{Mention}}
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{Mention}}
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' {{Mention}}
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