Why did Draco go to Borgin and Burkes?

Draco Malfoy visited this shop again in early August of 1996 to force Borgin to help him repair a broken Vanishing Cabinet, the partner of which was in the shop. A group of Death Eaters used the Vanishing Cabinet at Borgin and Burkes to enter Hogwarts Castle at the end of the same school year.

Who did Dumbledore learn about the Gaunt family from?

Morfin and Gaunt were arrested and sentenced to time in Azkaban—six months for Gaunt and three years for Morfin. Gaunt’s first name, Dumbledore explains, was Marvolo, which Harry recognizes as the name of Voldemort’s grandfather. Harry concludes that Merope must be Voldemort’s mother.

Who did Harry see at Borgin Burkes?

Harry has visited the shop twice; first as a twelve-year-old, when he accidentally took the Floo Network to the wrong destination, and watched Lucius Malfoy come in with Draco and sell items to the shop (CS4); and second four years later, when he secretly followed Draco to the shop and overheard him purchasing the …

What was Lucius selling at Borgin and Burkes?

dark objects
In 1992, Lucius Malfoy came to Borgin and Burkes to sell him several dark objects and poisons, fearing that the Ministry of Magic would soon be investigating his mansion. Borgin seemed displeased that Malfoy did not want to buy anything, but tried to convince Malfoy’s son Draco to buy the Hand of Glory.

Who is Caractacus Burke in Harry Potter?

Caractacus Burke (fl. 1846) was a wizard, who was one of the original founders of Borgin and Burkes. Caractacus was one of the people Albus Dumbledore interviewed to find out more about Voldemort’s past.

Could Voldemort have seen Harry Potter if someone else killed him?

And at the very least, Voldemort could have seen if someone else were actually able to kill Harry at all. Albus Dumbledore is undoubtedly a genius and one of the greatest wizards who has ever lived. And although it’s hard to admit, the same could be said about Lord Voldemort.

What was Voldemort’s ultimate downfall?

Again, it’s no surprise that Voldemort’s ultimate downfall was his own arrogance, but you’d think after a couple of failed attempts on Harry’s life that Voldemort might hold off on the big speeches and just try to kill Harry. Had he done that, he probably would have actually succeeded.

When did Voldemort start working at Borgin and Burkes?

Tom Marvolo Riddle, also known as Lord Voldemort, started working at Borgin and Burkes directly after graduating from Hogwarts in 1945. Riddle, who graduated Hogwarts with flying colors, had surprised others with his career choice.