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How come Voldemort can touch Harry in Goblet of Fire?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire In using Harry’s blood, Voldemort ties the two of them closer together, tethering Harry to life while he, Voldemort, survives. So even as Voldemort thinks he has understood the ancient magic that protects Harry, it thwarts him again.
Can Voldemort touch Harry?
I interpreted Voldemort’s use of Harry’s blood upon his return was to overcome Lily’s protection, as Voldemort is now allowed to touch Harry afterwards as opposed to what happened in the PS/ SS (I do realize Voldemort was in a weakened state).
What happened to Lily Potter’s protection charm?
A large part of Lily’s protection charm ended earlier than Harry’s 17th birthday, when Voldemort used Harry’s blood in particular as part of the spell that allowed him to return to a proper body at the end of Goblet of Fire. Voldemort makes a point of now being able to touch Harry.
How did Lily of the nine protect Harry Potter from Voldemort?
Lily’s protection had several aspects to it. Primarily, it shielded the baby Harry from Voldemort’s Killing Curse. Once Dumbledore cast a specific charm, the protection was extended to Privet Drive for as long as Harry was a child and as long as he could call that place home.
Why did Voldemort not realise Harry’s soul was latched onto him?
Once Voldemort realised he could access Harry’s mind in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, how did he not realise this was because part of his soul was latched onto him? Because he was under impression that he is using magic for same.
How did Voldemort’s ego affect his decision making?
When Voldemort realized he could reach Harry’s mind, it was easy for his ego to make the mistake of thinking his extraordinary talent at legilimency allowed him this unprecedented reach (probably boosted by using Harry’s blood to reanimate). This is not the only time that Voldemort’s ego led him to make crucial errors in judgment.