What does Dumbledore say about the prophecy?

Harry realised what Dumbledore said to him about the prophecy is that it his destiny was the difference between being dragged into the arena to face a battle to the death and walking into the arena with your head held high.

Were all Harry Potter prophecies destroyed?

These knocked over the shelves while the students fled and were pursued. At least one Death Eater, Nott, was injured by the collapsing shelves, since he had been stunned by Hermione. It is possible that as a result, all of the prophecies in the hall were destroyed.

Why did Voldemort want the prophecy for Harry Potter?

Voldemort wanted not just the prophecy, but also the boy – because with the prophecy for himself, he could do nothing; he already knows what must be done, that Harry must be killed in order for him to succeed.

Why didn’t Dumbledore fight Voldemort during the first Wizarding War?

Dumbledore didn’t take direct action against Voldemort during the First Wizarding War for one simple reason. He was afraid. Not of Voldemort. Of himself. Dumbledore was the mightiest wizard of his day. He had the most brilliant magical mind of his age. He built wondrous magical objects and tools, such as the Deluminator.

Why didn’t Dumbledore tell Harry the whole story that day?

He didn’t tell Harry the whole story that day, but he did later, through Snape’s memories. Dumbledore learned about Horcruxes the same day Voldemort disappeared. This means he also knew Harry was a Horcrux too. To kill Voldemort at that stage meant to kill Harry.

How did Dumbledore know Voldemort was sunk deeply in the Dark Arts?

When Voldemort turned up at Hogwarts to ask Dumbledore, the new headmaster, for a position, Dumbledore knew that he was sunk deeply in the Dark Arts. But he also saw changes that made him suspect at least one horcrux or other magical protection.