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Superhuman strength

A wizard with "the power of superhuman strength"

Superhuman strength,[1] also known as Super Strength,[2] was a magical ability in which a creature possessed strength beyond that which would be suggested by their size or muscle mass. For a human wizard or witch, this would be dependent on how one would define strength given the multiple definitions and dimensions of physical strength, such as raw power, muscular endurance etc.[2] For example, Strengthening Solutions[3] and Re'em blood could give temporary superhuman strength to those who did not naturally possess it.[4]

Known creatures with superhuman strength[]

  • Trolls had a strength considered "prodigious and unnatural" by Newton Scamander, author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. It was considered by some to be the only magical ability of trolls,[5] though others also claim they had rudimentary magic.[6]
  • Peter Pettigrew's silver hand seemed to possess superhuman strength, as it crushed a small twig into fine dust,[7] and possess a vice grip of a choke hold.[8]
  • Giants and half-giants had incredible superhuman strength. This was in part due to their larger-than-average bodies, but they were notably stronger than the norm even for their size; whereas humans suffering from various forms of gigantism are often unable to sustain their large frames without the assistance of canes or walkers, half-giants had absolutely no difficulty to move without assistance. A testimony for their strength was that the half-giant Rubeus Hagrid was able to use his immense strength to break the door to the Hut-on-the-Rock completely off its hinges, and then pick it back up and refit it.[9] In fact, Hagrid was described to have wrestled trolls in the Forbidden Forest when young,[10] further testifying for his incredible strength as trolls were well known for their immense strength.
  • Werewolves had superhuman strength in their bestial forms.[2]
  • Fang possessed superhuman strength, having strength comparable to the half-giant Rubeus Hagrid.[2]
  • Viktor Krum possessed similar superhuman strength, likely due to athletic conditioning.[2]

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Notes and references[]

  1. Pottermore - Sorting Quiz: (If you could have any power, which would you choose? ...The power of superhuman strength...)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15 (The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)
  4. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  5. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Introduction (What Is a Beast?)
  6. Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test, Grade 3, Question 14
  7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 (The Death Eaters)
  8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 23 (Malfoy Manor)
  9. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4 (The Keeper of the Keys)
  10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17 (The Heir of Slytherin)
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