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*[[Ignotus Peverell]]<ref name="TTB">''[[The Tale of the Three Brothers]]''</ref>
  
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{{Quote|"The Cloak of Invisibility," he finished, enclosing both line and circle in a triangle.|[[Xenophilius Lovegood]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
  
{{Quote|"The Cloak of Invisibility," he finished, enclosing both line and circle in a triangle.|[[Xenophilius Lovegood]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
   
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The '''Cloak of Invisibility''' is a [[magic]]al artefact used to render the wearer [[Invisibility|invisible]], and one of the fabled [[Deathly Hallows]]. In "''[[The Tale of the Three Brothers]]''", it was the third and final Hallow created, supposedly by [[Death (The Tale of the Three Brothers)|Death]] himself (whom had the cloak in his possession at that time), and bestowed upon [[Ignotus Peverell]] after he requested, as his bounty, for something with the power to hide him if he were to go place to place without being followed by [[Death]]. According to legend, whoever united it with the other two Hallows (the [[Elder Wand]] and the [[Resurrection Stone]]) would become the [[Master of Death]].
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The '''Cloak of Invisibility''' is a [[magic]]al artefact used to render the wearer [[Invisibility|invisible]], and one of the fabled [[Deathly Hallows]]. In "''[[The Tale of the Three Brothers]]''", it was the third and final Hallow created, supposedly by [[Death (The Tale of the Three Brothers)|Death]] himself (whom had the cloak in his possession at that time), and bestowed upon [[Ignotus Peverell]] after he requested, as his bounty, for something with the power to hide him if he were to go place to place without being followed by [[Death]]. According to legend, whoever united it with the other two Hallows (the [[Elder Wand]] and the [[Resurrection Stone]]) would become the [[Master of Death]].<ref name="DH21"/>
   
 
This [[invisibility cloak]] was the only known one that would not fade with age and would provide everlasting protection to the wearer, something no normal invisibility cloak could provide. As such, it was the only Hallow known to have been successfully passed down from generation to generation since Ignotus' time. In [[1991]], it passed to the possession of [[Harry Potter]] who used it to great success in the [[Second Wizarding War]] and resolved to pass it down to his own children.
  
This [[invisibility cloak]] was the only known one that would not fade with age and would provide everlasting protection to the wearer, something no normal invisibility cloak could provide. As such, it was the only Hallow known to have been successfully passed down from generation to generation since Ignotus' time. In [[1991]], it passed to the possession of [[Harry Potter]] who used it to great success in the [[Second Wizarding War]] and resolved to pass it down to his own children.
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==History==
  
==History==
 
===Mystic origins===
  
===Mystic origins===
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According to {{TBB|T}}, a wizarding fairytale, three brothers were out travelling the world together. They came upon a river that was too deep to wade through and too dangerous to swim across. So, the brothers used magic to conjure up a bridge. They were at the middle when [[Death (The Tale of the Three Brothers)|Death]] appeared and spoke to them. Angered that they had outwitted him, Death offered each brother a "prize" for outsmarting Death.
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According to {{TBB|T}}, a wizarding fairytale, three brothers were out travelling the world together. They came upon a river that was too deep to wade through and too dangerous to swim across. So, the brothers used magic to conjure up a bridge. They were at the middle when [[Death (The Tale of the Three Brothers)|Death]] appeared and spoke to them. Angered that they had outwitted him, Death offered each brother a "prize" for outsmarting Death.<ref name="DH21"/>
   
 
[[File:Tumblr_m4eabyXx1j1qcd6r7o4_r1_250.gif|left|frame|Death reluctantly handing over a piece of his own cloak to [[Ignotus Peverell]]]]
  
[[File:Tumblr_m4eabyXx1j1qcd6r7o4_r1_250.gif|left|frame|Death reluctantly handing over a piece of his own cloak to [[Ignotus Peverell]]]]
   
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The eldest brother asked for an unbeatable wand, and Death created a [[Elder Wand|wand]] of Elder and gave it to him. The second brother requested the ability to return those who have died, and Death gave him the [[Resurrection Stone]]. The youngest brother did not trust Death and requested the ability to leave without being followed by Death. Unwillingly and reluctantly, Death handed over his own Invisibility Cloak, and they parted ways. Death soon claimed the lives of two elder brothers, but he could not claim the life of the youngest. He evaded Death using the Cloak until he grew into an old man. He finally gave the Cloak to his son, and greeted Death as an old friend.
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The eldest brother asked for an unbeatable wand, and Death created a [[Elder Wand|wand]] of Elder and gave it to him. The second brother requested the ability to return those who have died, and Death gave him the [[Resurrection Stone]]. The youngest brother did not trust Death and requested the ability to leave without being followed by Death. Unwillingly and reluctantly, Death handed over his own Invisibility Cloak, and they parted ways. Death soon claimed the lives of two elder brothers, but he could not claim the life of the youngest. He evaded Death using the Cloak until he grew into an old man. He finally gave the Cloak to his son, and greeted Death as an old friend.<ref name="DH21">{{DH|B|21}}</ref>
   
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Many familiar with the [[Deathly Hallows]] believed the [[Peverell family]] to be the brothers in the tale. [[Antioch Peverell]], the eldest, taking the [[Elder Wand]]; [[Cadmus Peverell|Cadmus]] taking the [[Resurrection Stone]]; and [[Ignotus Peverell|Ignotus]], the youngest, claiming the Cloak from Death. It is more likely, however, that they were simply three immensely powerful wizards who created the items themselves. This is the view of [[Albus Dumbledore]], who believed that the Cloak was created by Ignotus himself, and used throughout his lifetime.
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Many familiar with the [[Deathly Hallows]] believed the [[Peverell family]] to be the brothers in the tale. [[Antioch Peverell]], the eldest, taking the [[Elder Wand]]; [[Cadmus Peverell|Cadmus]] taking the [[Resurrection Stone]]; and [[Ignotus Peverell|Ignotus]], the youngest, claiming the Cloak from Death. It is more likely, however, that they were simply three immensely powerful wizards who created the items themselves. This is the view of [[Albus Dumbledore]], who believed that the Cloak was created by Ignotus himself, and used throughout his lifetime.<ref name="TTB"/>
   
 
===Recent history===
  
===Recent history===
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The Cloak of Invisibility was passed down to [[Ignotus Peverell's son|Ignotus' son]]. Ignotus' son had no male heirs so his oldest daughter, [[Iolanthe Peverell|Iolanthe]], inherited it instead. The Peverell family died in the male line around this time, but the heirloom was passed down the generations through the female line, the [[Potter family|Potters]], as Iolanthe had married [[Hardwin Potter]] from [[Stinchcombe]].<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore" />
  
The Cloak of Invisibility was passed down to [[Ignotus Peverell's son|Ignotus' son]]. Ignotus' son had no male heirs so his oldest daughter, [[Iolanthe Peverell|Iolanthe]], inherited it instead. The Peverell family died in the male line around this time, but the heirloom was passed down the generations through the female line, the [[Potter family|Potters]], as Iolanthe had married [[Hardwin Potter]] from [[Stinchcombe]].<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore" />
   
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In the [[20th century]], the Cloak eventually ended up in the hands of [[Henry Potter]], a [[Wizengamot]] member, who passed it to his eldest son [[Fleamont Potter|Fleamont]]. Fleamont was the father of [[James Potter I|James Potter]], [[Harry Potter]]'s father.<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore" /> James used the Cloak of Invisibility in many of his misdeeds at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and kept it afterwards. Around the time that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] was hunting the Potters for their son, the Cloak of Invisibility came to the attention of [[Albus Dumbledore]] when James showed him the Cloak. Dumbledore, who had searched for the Deathly Hallows in youth, asked to borrow the Cloak from James to study it. After James was killed, the Cloak was left in Dumbledore's possession.
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In the [[20th century]], the Cloak eventually ended up in the hands of [[Henry Potter]], a [[Wizengamot]] member, who passed it to his eldest son [[Fleamont Potter|Fleamont]]. Fleamont was the father of [[James Potter I|James Potter]], [[Harry Potter]]'s father.<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore" /> James used the Cloak of Invisibility in many of his misdeeds at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and kept it afterwards. Around the time that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] was hunting the Potters for their son, the Cloak of Invisibility came to the attention of [[Albus Dumbledore]] when James showed him the Cloak. Dumbledore, who had searched for the Deathly Hallows in youth, asked to borrow the Cloak from James to study it. After James was killed, the Cloak was left in Dumbledore's possession.<ref name="PS12">{{PS|B|12}}</ref>
   
 
[[File:Cloak-1991.jpg|235x235px|thumb|left|[[Harry Potter]] receives the Cloak of Invisibility on [[Christmas|Christmas Day]] [[1991]]]]
  
[[File:Cloak-1991.jpg|235x235px|thumb|left|[[Harry Potter]] receives the Cloak of Invisibility on [[Christmas|Christmas Day]] [[1991]]]]
   
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Ten years later, Dumbledore gave [[Harry Potter]] the Cloak of Invisibility as a Christmas present anonymously and told him to "use it well." This would be one piece of advice that Harry would use quite well over his school life and beyond, as the Cloak of Invisibility aided Harry on countless trips and missions, including his [[Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter's Horcrux Hunt|hunt]] for Lord Voldemort's [[Horcrux]]es. It was not until [[1998]], that Harry learned the true nature of his own Invisibility Cloak and its true identity as the Cloak of Invisibility, as spoken of in the legend of the Deathly Hallows. As Ignotus' last remaining descendant, the Cloak was rightfully Harry's and was kept by him after Lord Voldemort's defeat. Harry resolved to pass it on to his children one day, just as his ancestors had done.
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Ten years later, Dumbledore gave [[Harry Potter]] the Cloak of Invisibility as a [[Christmas]] present anonymously and told him to "use it well."<ref name="PS12"/> This would be one piece of advice that Harry would use quite well over his school life and beyond, as the Cloak of Invisibility aided Harry on countless trips and missions, including his [[Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter's Horcrux Hunt|hunt]] for Lord Voldemort's [[Horcrux]]es. It was not until [[1998]], that Harry learned the true nature of his own Invisibility Cloak and its true identity as the Cloak of Invisibility, as spoken of in the legend of the Deathly Hallows.<ref name="DH34">{{DH|B|34}}</ref> As Ignotus' last remaining descendant, the Cloak was rightfully Harry's and was kept by him after Lord Voldemort's defeat. Harry resolved to pass it on to his children one day, just as his ancestors had done.
   
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Before the start of his eldest son's sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry gave [[James Potter II|James Sirius]] the Cloak as a present. After accidentally turning his hair pink with a joke comb that his [[Ronald Weasley|Uncle Ron]] had given him, James complained that he'd have to use the Cloak to hide his hair. The Cloak was stolen from James' trunk by his younger brother [[Albus Potter|Albus]] during the same year, who used it to hide from [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] in the library.
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Before the start of his eldest son's sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry gave [[James Potter II|James Sirius]] the Cloak as a present. After accidentally turning his hair pink with a joke comb that his [[Ronald Weasley|Uncle Ron]] had given him, James complained that he'd have to use the Cloak to hide his hair. The Cloak was stolen from James' trunk by his younger brother [[Albus Potter|Albus]] during the same year, who used it to hide from [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] in the library.<ref name="CC">{{CC}}</ref>
   
 
==Abilities==
  
==Abilities==
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{{Quote|It's never occurred to me before, but I've heard stuff about [[charm]]s wearing off cloaks when they get old, or them being ripped apart by [[spell]]s so they've got holes in. [[Harry Potter|Harry]]'s was owned by his dad, so it's not exactly new, is it, but it's just... perfect!|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] on the Cloak of Invisibility|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}[[File:Tumblr_mqmdbxW40G1qag66no4_250.gif|frame|The cloak in use]]
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{{Quote|It's never occurred to me before, but I've heard stuff about [[charm]]s wearing off cloaks when they get old, or them being ripped apart by [[spell]]s so they've got holes in. [[Harry Potter|Harry]]'s was owned by his dad, so it's not exactly new, is it, but it's just... perfect!|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] on the Cloak of Invisibility|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}[[File:Invisibility Cloak GIF.gif|frame|The cloak in use]]
   
 
The Cloak of Invisibility is especially powerful. It is resistant to [[jinx]]es, [[hex]]es, and other [[spell]]s which would normally damage or otherwise render a normal [[Invisibility cloak]] ineffective. For example, just before the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in [[1998]], while Harry, Ron, and Hermione were huddled under it, a [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]]'s [[Summoning Charm]] had no effect on removing the Cloak of Invisibility. It has also remained completely effective throughout its long existence of around seven centuries, unlike the other cloaks which lose their power over time. Even the [[Thief's Downfall]] did not affect it.
  
The Cloak of Invisibility is especially powerful. It is resistant to [[jinx]]es, [[hex]]es, and other [[spell]]s which would normally damage or otherwise render a normal [[Invisibility cloak]] ineffective. For example, just before the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in [[1998]], while Harry, Ron, and Hermione were huddled under it, a [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]]'s [[Summoning Charm]] had no effect on removing the Cloak of Invisibility. It has also remained completely effective throughout its long existence of around seven centuries, unlike the other cloaks which lose their power over time. Even the [[Thief's Downfall]] did not affect it.
   
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Although powerful, the Cloak of Invisibility is not infallible. While the Cloak itself resists spell damage, it does not shield the wearer from spells used against them personally. For example, Harry was immobilised while under the Cloak twice during the [[1996–1997 school year]]. In addition, it will not hide the wearer from detection that is not based on optical sight, such as [[Alastor Moody]]'s [[Alastor Moody's magical eye|magical eye]], magical creatures such as [[Dementor]]s, spells such as the [[Human-presence-revealing spell]] (at least when cast by an extremely powerful wizard or witch, as only Albus Dumbledore had been seen to detect the presence of someone concealed by the Cloak of Invisibility), the [[Marauder's Map]], or (arguably) certain [[Dark Detector]]s (e.g. [[Sneakoscope]]s would presumably still detect an untrustworthy action performed under the Cloak, and it's possible ''—'' but uncertain ''—'' that the Cloak would be detected by [[Probity Probe]]s).
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Although powerful, the Cloak of Invisibility is not infallible. While the Cloak itself resists spell damage, it does not shield the wearer from spells used against them personally. For example, Harry was immobilised while under the Cloak twice during the [[1996–1997 school year]] with the [[Full Body-Bind Curse]].<ref name="HBP7">{{HBP|B|7}}</ref><ref name="HBP27">{{HBP|B|27}}</ref> In addition, it will not hide the wearer from detection that is not based on optical sight, such as [[Alastor Moody]]'s [[Alastor Moody's magical eye|magical eye]],<ref name="GOF25">{{GOF|B|25}}</ref> magical creatures such as [[Dementor]]s, spells such as the [[Human-presence-revealing spell]] (at least when cast by an extremely powerful wizard or witch, as only Albus Dumbledore had been seen to detect the presence of someone concealed by the Cloak of Invisibility), the [[Marauder's Map]], or (arguably) certain [[Dark Detector]]s (e.g. [[Sneakoscope]]s would presumably still detect an untrustworthy action performed under the Cloak, and it's possible ''—'' but uncertain ''—'' that the Cloak would be detected by [[Probity Probe]]s).
   
 
==Symbolism==
  
==Symbolism==
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| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |[[1971]] to [[1978]]
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|[[James Potter I|James Potter]] used it to sneak into the kitchens to steal food.
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|[[James Potter I|James Potter]] used it to sneak into the [[Hogwarts kitchens|kitchens]] to steal food.<ref name="PS17">{{PS|B|17}}</ref>
 
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|James Potter, [[Sirius Black]] and [[Peter Pettigrew]] used it to accompany [[Remus Lupin]] to the [[Shrieking Shack]].
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|James Potter, [[Sirius Black]] and [[Peter Pettigrew]] used it to accompany [[Remus Lupin]] to the [[Shrieking Shack]].<ref name="POA18">{{POA|B|18}}</ref>
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |[[1991]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |[[1991]]
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|During the Christmas holidays [[Harry Potter]] received the cloak as a gift and hid beneath it to sneak into the [[Restricted Section]] of the Hogwarts library to find information about [[Nicolas Flamel]].[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1991.gif|245px|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1991.gif|245px|thumb|right]]During the Christmas holidays [[Harry Potter]] received the cloak as a gift and hid beneath it to sneak into the [[Restricted Section]] of the Hogwarts library to find information about [[Nicolas Flamel]].<ref name="PS12"/>
 
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|Harry used it to view the [[Mirror of Erised]] along with [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]].
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|Harry used it to view the [[Mirror of Erised]] along with [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]].<ref name="PS12"/>
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |[[1992]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |[[1992]]
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|Harry, Ron, and Hermione rotated use of the Cloak to help care for [[Norberta|Norbert]], [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]]'s dragon.
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|Harry, Ron, and Hermione rotated use of the Cloak to help care for [[Norberta|Norbert]], [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]]'s dragon.<ref name="PS14">{{PS|B|14}}</ref>
 
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|Harry and Hermione sneaked [[Norberta|Norbert]] out of the castle to [[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]]'s friends with the Cloak.
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|Harry and Hermione sneaked [[Norberta|Norbert]] out of the castle to [[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]]'s friends with the Cloak.<ref name="PS14"/>
 
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|The trio went under the Cloak to the Third Floor Corridor when they saved the [[Philosopher's Stone]].[[File:Harry potter 1 3 2872029.jpg|245x245px|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:Harry potter 1 3 2872029.jpg|245x245px|thumb|right]]The trio went under the Cloak to the Third Floor Corridor when they saved the [[Philosopher's Stone]].<ref name="PS16">{{PS|B|16}}</ref>
 
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|Harry and Ron used it to get out of the castle to visit Hagrid and to follow the [[spider]]s.
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|[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1992.gif|245px|thumb|right]]Harry and Ron used it to get out of the castle to visit Hagrid and to follow the [[spider]]s.<ref name="COS15">{{COS|B|15}}</ref>
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[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1992.gif|245px|thumb|left]]
  
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="5" |[[1994]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="5" |[[1994]]
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|Harry went to Hogsmeade underneath the Cloak, because he wanted to remain hidden during his second visit in 1994. During this visit he found out that Sirius Black is his godfather.[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1993.gif|245px|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1993.gif|245px|thumb|right]]In February, Harry went to [[Hogsmeade]] underneath the Cloak, because he wanted to remain hidden again during his second visit. During this visit, his floating head was seen by Draco, [[Vincent Crabbe|Crabbe]] and [[Gregory Goyle|Goyle]] when he hid under the Cloak to throw dirt at them to help Ron.<ref name="POA14">{{POA|B|14}}</ref>
 
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|Harry, Ron, and Hermione used the Cloak to visit Hagrid before the [[Hippogriff]], [[Buckbeak]] was sentenced to death for attacking [[Draco Malfoy]].
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|Harry, Ron, and Hermione used the Cloak to visit Hagrid before the [[Hippogriff]], [[Buckbeak]] was sentenced to death for attacking [[Draco Malfoy]].<ref name="POA16">{{POA|B|16}}</ref>
 
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|[[Severus Snape]] also used it on the same day to hide in the [[Shrieking Shack]] in an attempt to capture Sirius Black.
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|[[Severus Snape]] also used it on the same day to hide in the [[Shrieking Shack]] in an attempt to capture Sirius Black.<ref name="POA21">{{POA|B|21}}</ref>
 
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|Harry went to Hogsmeade under the Cloak, as he wanted to having a nice relaxing time without having to deal with any criticism about his being in the Triwizard Tournament from the non-Gryffindor students.
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|Harry went to Hogsmeade under the Cloak, as he wanted to having a nice relaxing time without having to deal with any criticism about his being in the Triwizard Tournament from the non-Gryffindor students.<ref name="GOF19"/>
 
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|Harry ventured out to see the [[dragon]]s for the First Task in 1994.[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1994.gif|245px|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1994.gif|245px|thumb|right]]Harry ventured out to see the [[dragon]]s for the First Task in 1994.<ref name="GOF19">{{GOF|B|19}}</ref>
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |[[1995]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |[[1995]]
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|Harry went to the [[Prefects' Bathroom]] and back to the [[Common room|Common Room]] to work on the egg's clue under it in 1995.
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|Harry went to the [[Prefects' Bathroom]] and back to the [[Common room|Common Room]] to work on the egg's clue under it in 1995.<ref name="GOF25">{{GOF|B|25}}</ref>
 
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|The trio used the Cloak to visit [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] when he returned from his mission to the giants in November, 1995.
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|The trio used the Cloak to visit [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] when he returned from his mission to the giants in November, 1995.<ref name="OOTP20">{{OOTP|B|20}}</ref>
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |[[1996]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |[[1996]]
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|Harry used the Cloak to sneak into [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s office to use the [[Floo Network]] in 1996.
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|Harry used the Cloak to sneak into [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s office to use the [[Floo Network]] in 1996.<ref name="OOTP29">{{OOTP|B|29}}</ref>
 
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|Hermione and Harry sneaked back into Umbridge's office under the Cloak the day of the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].
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|Hermione and Harry sneaked back into Umbridge's office under the Cloak the day of the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]].<ref name="OOTP32">{{OOTP|B|32}}</ref>
 
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|Harry, Ron, and Hermione used the Cloak to follow [[Draco Malfoy]] to [[Knockturn Alley]] in 1996.
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|Harry, Ron, and Hermione used the Cloak to follow [[Draco Malfoy]] to [[Knockturn Alley]] in 1996.<ref name="HBP6">{{HBP|B|6}}</ref>
 
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|Harry tried to eavesdrop on [[Draco Malfoy]] on the [[Hogwarts Express]] under the Cloak in 1996.
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|[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1996.gif|245px|thumb|right]]Harry tried to eavesdrop on [[Draco Malfoy]] on the [[Hogwarts Express]] under the Cloak in 1996.<ref name="HBP7"/>
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[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1996.gif|245px|thumb|left]]
  
 
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|At [[Horace Slughorn|Professor Slughorn]]'s [[Slug Club Christmas party|Christmas party]] Harry used it to eavesdrop upon Malfoy and Professor Snape.
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|At [[Horace Slughorn|Professor Slughorn]]'s [[Slug Club Christmas party|Christmas party]] Harry used it to eavesdrop upon Malfoy and Professor Snape.<ref name="HBP15">{{HBP|B|15}}</ref>
 
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|Harry also used the Cloak when he was trying to catch Malfoy in the [[Room of Requirement]] the same school year.
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|Harry also used the Cloak when he was trying to catch Malfoy in the [[Room of Requirement]] the same school year.<ref name="HBP21">{{HBP|B|21}}</ref>
 
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| colspan="1" rowspan="9" |[[1997]]
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="9" |[[1997]]
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|[[Albus Dumbledore]] ordered [[Harry Potter|Harry]] to wear the Cloak during their trip to the [[Horcrux]] [[The Cave|cave]] in 1997.
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|[[Albus Dumbledore]] ordered [[Harry Potter|Harry]] to wear the Cloak during their trip to the [[Horcrux]] [[The Cave|cave]] in 1997.<ref name="HBP26">{{HBP|B|26}}</ref>
 
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|Harry witnessed [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]]'s murder while immobilised under the Cloak. He left the cloak at the top of the [[Astronomy Tower]] and presumably retrieved it later.
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|Harry witnessed [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]]'s death while immobilised under the Cloak. He left the cloak at the top of the [[Astronomy Tower]] and presumably retrieved it later.<ref name="HBP27"/>
 
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|Harry was hidden underneath the Cloak after the trio escaped the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]] and during the [[Luchino Caffe Duel]] on the same night.
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|Harry was hidden underneath the Cloak after the trio escaped the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]] and during the [[Luchino Caffe Duel]] on the same night.<ref name="DH9">{{DH|B|9}}</ref>
 
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|Harry, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], and [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] rotated using the Cloak to spy on the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] in August 1997.
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|Harry, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], and [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] rotated using the Cloak to spy on the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] in August 1997.<ref name="DH12">{{DH|B|12}}</ref>
 
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|They used it during the [[Infiltration of the British Ministry of Magic]] with Harry underneath it most of the time.
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|They used it during the [[Infiltration of the British Ministry of Magic (1997)|Infiltration of the British Ministry of Magic]] with Harry underneath it most of the time.<ref name="DH12"/>
 
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|The trio used it for security while Apparating to various places in the countryside in 1997 and 1998.
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|The trio used it for security while Apparating to various places in the countryside in 1997 and 1998.<ref name="DH14">{{DH|B|14}}</ref><ref name="DH15">{{DH|B|15}}</ref>
 
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|Harry and Hermione visited Godric's Hollow while disguised as [[Non-magic people|Muggles]] by using [[Polyjuice Potion]] and hiding under the Cloak on Christmas Eve 1997.
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|Harry and Hermione visited Godric's Hollow while disguised as [[Non-magic people|Muggles]] by using [[Polyjuice Potion]] and hiding under the Cloak on Christmas Eve 1997.<ref name="DH16">{{DH|B|16}}</ref>
 
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|Harry was hidden underneath the Cloak when the trio were searching for [[Xenophilius Lovegood]]'s house just before the New Year in 1997.
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|Harry was hidden underneath the Cloak when the trio were searching for [[Xenophilius Lovegood]]'s house just before the New Year in 1997.<ref name="DH20">{{DH|B|20}}</ref>
 
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|On the same day, Ron was hidden in order to protect his alibi during the [[Ambush at the Lovegood House]].
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|On the same day, Ron was hidden in order to protect his alibi during the [[Ambush at the Lovegood House]].<ref name="DH21">{{DH|B|21}}</ref>
 
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|Harry and [[Griphook]] hid beneath the Cloak on 1 May 1998 when they broke into [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]].
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|[[File:Cloak_of_Invisibility_1998.gif|245px|thumb|right]]Harry and [[Griphook]] hid beneath the Cloak on 1 May 1998 when they broke into [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]].<ref name="DH26">{{DH|B|26}}</ref>
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|The same night, the trio Apparated to Hogsmeade to break into Hogwarts.<ref name="DH27">{{DH|B|27}}</ref>
 
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|Harry and Luna used it to view the statue of Ravenclaw with her diadem in the Ravenclaw Tower.
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|Harry and Luna used it to view the statue of Ravenclaw with her diadem in the Ravenclaw Tower.<ref name="DH29">{{DH|B|29}}</ref>
 
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|The trio used it during intervals of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in which they did not want to be seen.
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|The trio used it during intervals of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in which they did not want to be seen.<ref name="DH32">{{DH|B|32}}</ref>
 
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|Harry hid under it when [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] thought he was dead during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
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|Harry hid under it when [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] thought he was dead during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].<ref name="DH36">{{DH|B|26}}</ref>
 
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|After Luna distracted everyone in the aftermath of the battle, Harry used the Cloak to find Ron and Hermione and tell them everything that had happened.
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|After Luna distracted everyone in the aftermath of the battle, Harry used the Cloak to find Ron and Hermione and tell them everything that had happened.<ref name="DH26"/>
 
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|James Sirius Potter comments that he'll use the cloak to hide his pink hair, caused by a joke comb given to him by his uncle. It's unknown whether he actually used it for this purpose.
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|James Sirius Potter comments that he'll use the cloak to hide his pink hair, caused by a joke comb given to him by his uncle. It's unknown whether he actually used it for this purpose.<ref name="CC"/>
 
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| After being stolen from James' trunk, Albus Potter used the cloak to hide from Professor McGonagall in the library with [[Scorpius Malfoy]].
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| After being stolen from James' trunk, Albus Potter used the cloak to hide from Professor McGonagall in the library with [[Scorpius Malfoy]].<ref name="CC"/>
 
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==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
*Although superior to any other cloak in terms of durability and longevity, the Cloak was unable to hide Harry from certain methods of magical detection, such as [[Alastor Moody]]'s [[Alastor Moody's magical eye|Magic Eye]], the [[Marauder's Map]] and the [[Human-presence-revealing spell]]. It was also unable to hide Harry from creatures able to sense location by methods other than primarily sight, such as [[Dementor]]s and [[Nagini]].
  
*Although superior to any other cloak in terms of durability and longevity, the Cloak was unable to hide Harry from certain methods of magical detection, such as [[Alastor Moody]]'s [[Alastor Moody's magical eye|Magic Eye]], the [[Marauder's Map]] and the [[Human-presence-revealing spell]]. It was also unable to hide Harry from creatures able to sense location by methods other than primarily sight, such as [[Dementor]]s and [[Nagini]].
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*In a chat with fans on [[The Leaky Cauldron (website)|the-leaky-cauldron.org]] [[J. K. Rowling]] answered a fan's question why [[Albus Dumbledore]] was sometimes able to see Harry under the Cloak of Invisibility that he used the [[revelio charm]] with [[Nonverbal spell|non-verbal magic]].<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/7/30/j-k-rowling-web-chat-transcript J.K. Rowling Web Chat Transcript] on the-leaky-cauldron.org</ref>
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*In a chat with fans on [[The Leaky Cauldron (website)|the-leaky-cauldron.org]], [[J. K. Rowling]] answered a fan's question of why [[Albus Dumbledore]] was sometimes able to see Harry under the Cloak of Invisibility, explaining that he used the [[Human-presence-revealing spell]] with [[Nonverbal spell|non-verbal magic]].<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/7/30/j-k-rowling-web-chat-transcript J.K. Rowling Web Chat Transcript] on the-leaky-cauldron.org</ref>
 
*The Cloak also had the limitation of only being able to hide what it was large enough to cover - it did not grow with the user(s), and if any part of them accidentally slipped past the boundaries of the Cloak, that part risked exposing their presence to anyone nearby. Thus, as the trio grew taller, they often had to stoop more to be completely covered by the Cloak.
  
*The Cloak also had the limitation of only being able to hide what it was large enough to cover - it did not grow with the user(s), and if any part of them accidentally slipped past the boundaries of the Cloak, that part risked exposing their presence to anyone nearby. Thus, as the trio grew taller, they often had to stoop more to be completely covered by the Cloak.
 
*While it shields the wearer from sight and cannot be harmed by any class of spell aimed at it, the Cloak does not act as a shield against spells, curses, or hexes, aimed at the user, as Harry is affected by the [[Full Body-Bind Curse]] curse twice while under The Cloak in 1996-1997.
  
*While it shields the wearer from sight and cannot be harmed by any class of spell aimed at it, the Cloak does not act as a shield against spells, curses, or hexes, aimed at the user, as Harry is affected by the [[Full Body-Bind Curse]] curse twice while under The Cloak in 1996-1997.
 
*The Cloak's appearance in the movie differs from the one described in the book. In the book, it is described as a fluid-like silky, silvery material.
  
*The Cloak's appearance in the movie differs from the one described in the book. In the book, it is described as a fluid-like silky, silvery material.
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*When asked which of the Deathly Hallows they preferred, [[Hermione Granger]] chose the Cloak of Invisibility, while [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] chose the [[Elder Wand]], and [[Harry Potter|Harry]] chose the [[Resurrection Stone]].<ref>{{DH}}</ref>
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*When asked which of the Deathly Hallows they preferred, [[Hermione Granger]] chose the Cloak of Invisibility, while [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] chose the [[Elder Wand]], and [[Harry Potter|Harry]] chose the [[Resurrection Stone]].
 
*It could be possible that Harry used the Cloak in his Auror years, until he decided to pass it on to James.
  
*It could be possible that Harry used the Cloak in his Auror years, until he decided to pass it on to James.
 
*In many eyes that follow the tales of the Hallows, they considered the Cloak of Invisibility to be the less important and less talked about. It is considered to be the weakest out of the Hallows, but later on it is seen that is could possibly be the most important and strongest out of the three Hallows.
  
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This article is about the Deathly Hallow. You may be looking for Invisibility Cloaks in general.

""The Cloak of Invisibility," he finished, enclosing both line and circle in a triangle."
— Xenophilius Lovegood[src]

The Cloak of Invisibility is a magical artefact used to render the wearer invisible, and one of the fabled Deathly Hallows. In "The Tale of the Three Brothers", it was the third and final Hallow created, supposedly by Death himself (whom had the cloak in his possession at that time), and bestowed upon Ignotus Peverell after he requested, as his bounty, for something with the power to hide him if he were to go place to place without being followed by Death. According to legend, whoever united it with the other two Hallows (the Elder Wand and the Resurrection Stone) would become the Master of Death.[5]

This invisibility cloak was the only known one that would not fade with age and would provide everlasting protection to the wearer, something no normal invisibility cloak could provide. As such, it was the only Hallow known to have been successfully passed down from generation to generation since Ignotus' time. In 1991, it passed to the possession of Harry Potter who used it to great success in the Second Wizarding War and resolved to pass it down to his own children.

History

Mystic origins

According to The Tales of Beedle the Bard, "The Tale of the Three Brothers", a wizarding fairytale, three brothers were out travelling the world together. They came upon a river that was too deep to wade through and too dangerous to swim across. So, the brothers used magic to conjure up a bridge. They were at the middle when Death appeared and spoke to them. Angered that they had outwitted him, Death offered each brother a "prize" for outsmarting Death.[5]

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Death reluctantly handing over a piece of his own cloak to Ignotus Peverell

The eldest brother asked for an unbeatable wand, and Death created a wand of Elder and gave it to him. The second brother requested the ability to return those who have died, and Death gave him the Resurrection Stone. The youngest brother did not trust Death and requested the ability to leave without being followed by Death. Unwillingly and reluctantly, Death handed over his own Invisibility Cloak, and they parted ways. Death soon claimed the lives of two elder brothers, but he could not claim the life of the youngest. He evaded Death using the Cloak until he grew into an old man. He finally gave the Cloak to his son, and greeted Death as an old friend.[5]

Many familiar with the Deathly Hallows believed the Peverell family to be the brothers in the tale. Antioch Peverell, the eldest, taking the Elder Wand; Cadmus taking the Resurrection Stone; and Ignotus, the youngest, claiming the Cloak from Death. It is more likely, however, that they were simply three immensely powerful wizards who created the items themselves. This is the view of Albus Dumbledore, who believed that the Cloak was created by Ignotus himself, and used throughout his lifetime.[1]

Recent history

"It was only when he had attained great age that the youngest brother finally took off the Cloak of Invisibility and gave it to his son."
— Ignotus Peverell passing the cloak on to his son[src]
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Ignotus passes the cloak down to his son

The Cloak of Invisibility was passed down to Ignotus' son. Ignotus' son had no male heirs so his oldest daughter, Iolanthe, inherited it instead. The Peverell family died in the male line around this time, but the heirloom was passed down the generations through the female line, the Potters, as Iolanthe had married Hardwin Potter from Stinchcombe.[2]

In the 20th century, the Cloak eventually ended up in the hands of Henry Potter, a Wizengamot member, who passed it to his eldest son Fleamont. Fleamont was the father of James Potter, Harry Potter's father.[2] James used the Cloak of Invisibility in many of his misdeeds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and kept it afterwards. Around the time that Lord Voldemort was hunting the Potters for their son, the Cloak of Invisibility came to the attention of Albus Dumbledore when James showed him the Cloak. Dumbledore, who had searched for the Deathly Hallows in youth, asked to borrow the Cloak from James to study it. After James was killed, the Cloak was left in Dumbledore's possession.[3]

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Harry Potter receives the Cloak of Invisibility on Christmas Day 1991

Ten years later, Dumbledore gave Harry Potter the Cloak of Invisibility as a Christmas present anonymously and told him to "use it well."[3] This would be one piece of advice that Harry would use quite well over his school life and beyond, as the Cloak of Invisibility aided Harry on countless trips and missions, including his hunt for Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. It was not until 1998, that Harry learned the true nature of his own Invisibility Cloak and its true identity as the Cloak of Invisibility, as spoken of in the legend of the Deathly Hallows.[6] As Ignotus' last remaining descendant, the Cloak was rightfully Harry's and was kept by him after Lord Voldemort's defeat. Harry resolved to pass it on to his children one day, just as his ancestors had done.

Before the start of his eldest son's sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry gave James Sirius the Cloak as a present. After accidentally turning his hair pink with a joke comb that his Uncle Ron had given him, James complained that he'd have to use the Cloak to hide his hair. The Cloak was stolen from James' trunk by his younger brother Albus during the same year, who used it to hide from Professor McGonagall in the library.[4]

Abilities

"It's never occurred to me before, but I've heard stuff about charms wearing off cloaks when they get old, or them being ripped apart by spells so they've got holes in. Harry's was owned by his dad, so it's not exactly new, is it, but it's just... perfect!"
— Ron Weasley on the Cloak of Invisibility[src]
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The cloak in use

The Cloak of Invisibility is especially powerful. It is resistant to jinxes, hexes, and other spells which would normally damage or otherwise render a normal Invisibility cloak ineffective. For example, just before the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998, while Harry, Ron, and Hermione were huddled under it, a Death Eater's Summoning Charm had no effect on removing the Cloak of Invisibility. It has also remained completely effective throughout its long existence of around seven centuries, unlike the other cloaks which lose their power over time. Even the Thief's Downfall did not affect it.

Although powerful, the Cloak of Invisibility is not infallible. While the Cloak itself resists spell damage, it does not shield the wearer from spells used against them personally. For example, Harry was immobilised while under the Cloak twice during the 1996–1997 school year with the Full Body-Bind Curse.[7][8] In addition, it will not hide the wearer from detection that is not based on optical sight, such as Alastor Moody's magical eye,[9] magical creatures such as Dementors, spells such as the Human-presence-revealing spell (at least when cast by an extremely powerful wizard or witch, as only Albus Dumbledore had been seen to detect the presence of someone concealed by the Cloak of Invisibility), the Marauder's Map, or (arguably) certain Dark Detectors (e.g. Sneakoscopes would presumably still detect an untrustworthy action performed under the Cloak, and it's possible — but uncertain — that the Cloak would be detected by Probity Probes).

Symbolism

As the last of the Hallows, the Cloak is shown as the wide triangle that encompasses the circle and the line intersecting at their very middle; and being the only one to be properly treated as an heirloom, the Cloak of Invisibility seems to represent survival at most. It may also represent a certain goodness of spirit, as the artefact is the only one of the Hallows whose power can be shared by two or more people at once.

Known uses

Year(s) Notes
1971 to 1978 James Potter used it to sneak into the kitchens to steal food.[10]
James Potter, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew used it to accompany Remus Lupin to the Shrieking Shack.[11]
1991
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During the Christmas holidays Harry Potter received the cloak as a gift and hid beneath it to sneak into the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts library to find information about Nicolas Flamel.[3]
Harry used it to view the Mirror of Erised along with Ron.[3]
1992 Harry, Ron, and Hermione rotated use of the Cloak to help care for Norbert, Hagrid's dragon.[12]
Harry and Hermione sneaked Norbert out of the castle to Charlie Weasley's friends with the Cloak.[12]
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The trio went under the Cloak to the Third Floor Corridor when they saved the Philosopher's Stone.[13]
1993
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Harry and Ron used it to get out of the castle to visit Hagrid and to follow the spiders.[14]
1994
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In February, Harry went to Hogsmeade underneath the Cloak, because he wanted to remain hidden again during his second visit. During this visit, his floating head was seen by Draco, Crabbe and Goyle when he hid under the Cloak to throw dirt at them to help Ron.[15]
Harry, Ron, and Hermione used the Cloak to visit Hagrid before the Hippogriff, Buckbeak was sentenced to death for attacking Draco Malfoy.[16]
Severus Snape also used it on the same day to hide in the Shrieking Shack in an attempt to capture Sirius Black.[17]
Harry went to Hogsmeade under the Cloak, as he wanted to having a nice relaxing time without having to deal with any criticism about his being in the Triwizard Tournament from the non-Gryffindor students.[18]
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Harry ventured out to see the dragons for the First Task in 1994.[18]
1995 Harry went to the Prefects' Bathroom and back to the Common Room to work on the egg's clue under it in 1995.[9]
The trio used the Cloak to visit Hagrid when he returned from his mission to the giants in November, 1995.[19]
1996 Harry used the Cloak to sneak into Dolores Umbridge's office to use the Floo Network in 1996.[20]
Hermione and Harry sneaked back into Umbridge's office under the Cloak the day of the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.[21]
Harry, Ron, and Hermione used the Cloak to follow Draco Malfoy to Knockturn Alley in 1996.[22]
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Harry tried to eavesdrop on Draco Malfoy on the Hogwarts Express under the Cloak in 1996.[7]
At Professor Slughorn's Christmas party Harry used it to eavesdrop upon Malfoy and Professor Snape.[23]
Harry also used the Cloak when he was trying to catch Malfoy in the Room of Requirement the same school year.[24]
1997 Albus Dumbledore ordered Harry to wear the Cloak during their trip to the Horcrux cave in 1997.[25]
Harry witnessed Dumbledore's death while immobilised under the Cloak. He left the cloak at the top of the Astronomy Tower and presumably retrieved it later.[8]
Harry was hidden underneath the Cloak after the trio escaped the Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour and during the Luchino Caffe Duel on the same night.[26]
Harry, Ron, and Hermione rotated using the Cloak to spy on the Ministry of Magic in August 1997.[27]
They used it during the Infiltration of the British Ministry of Magic with Harry underneath it most of the time.[27]
The trio used it for security while Apparating to various places in the countryside in 1997 and 1998.[28][29]
Harry and Hermione visited Godric's Hollow while disguised as Muggles by using Polyjuice Potion and hiding under the Cloak on Christmas Eve 1997.[30]
Harry was hidden underneath the Cloak when the trio were searching for Xenophilius Lovegood's house just before the New Year in 1997.[31]
On the same day, Ron was hidden in order to protect his alibi during the Ambush at the Lovegood House.[5]
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Harry and Griphook hid beneath the Cloak on 1 May 1998 when they broke into Gringotts Wizarding Bank.[32]
The same night, the trio Apparated to Hogsmeade to break into Hogwarts.[33]
Harry and Luna used it to view the statue of Ravenclaw with her diadem in the Ravenclaw Tower.[34]
The trio used it during intervals of the Battle of Hogwarts in which they did not want to be seen.[35]
Harry hid under it when Lord Voldemort thought he was dead during the Battle of Hogwarts.[36]
After Luna distracted everyone in the aftermath of the battle, Harry used the Cloak to find Ron and Hermione and tell them everything that had happened.[32]
2020 James Sirius Potter comments that he'll use the cloak to hide his pink hair, caused by a joke comb given to him by his uncle. It's unknown whether he actually used it for this purpose.[4]
After being stolen from James' trunk, Albus Potter used the cloak to hide from Professor McGonagall in the library with Scorpius Malfoy.[4]

Behind the scenes

  • Although superior to any other cloak in terms of durability and longevity, the Cloak was unable to hide Harry from certain methods of magical detection, such as Alastor Moody's Magic Eye, the Marauder's Map and the Human-presence-revealing spell. It was also unable to hide Harry from creatures able to sense location by methods other than primarily sight, such as Dementors and Nagini.
  • In a chat with fans on the-leaky-cauldron.org, J. K. Rowling answered a fan's question of why Albus Dumbledore was sometimes able to see Harry under the Cloak of Invisibility, explaining that he used the Human-presence-revealing spell with non-verbal magic.[37]
  • The Cloak also had the limitation of only being able to hide what it was large enough to cover - it did not grow with the user(s), and if any part of them accidentally slipped past the boundaries of the Cloak, that part risked exposing their presence to anyone nearby. Thus, as the trio grew taller, they often had to stoop more to be completely covered by the Cloak.
  • While it shields the wearer from sight and cannot be harmed by any class of spell aimed at it, the Cloak does not act as a shield against spells, curses, or hexes, aimed at the user, as Harry is affected by the Full Body-Bind Curse curse twice while under The Cloak in 1996-1997.
  • The Cloak's appearance in the movie differs from the one described in the book. In the book, it is described as a fluid-like silky, silvery material.
  • When asked which of the Deathly Hallows they preferred, Hermione Granger chose the Cloak of Invisibility, while Ron chose the Elder Wand, and Harry chose the Resurrection Stone.
  • It could be possible that Harry used the Cloak in his Auror years, until he decided to pass it on to James.
  • In many eyes that follow the tales of the Hallows, they considered the Cloak of Invisibility to be the less important and less talked about. It is considered to be the weakest out of the Hallows, but later on it is seen that is could possibly be the most important and strongest out of the three Hallows.
  • In the PlayStation2/Xbox/GameCube adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Dumbledore confiscates the Cloak from Harry after Harry finds the Mirror of Erised. This is more than a little out of character for Dumbledore seeing as how he's the one who gave Harry the Cloak in the first place. This also creates a plot hole as the Cloak aids Harry on many of his future adventures.
  • The cloak itself, much like other magical items in the Harry Potter universe, may have been based on the Mantle of Arthur from Arthurian legends. The mantle, or Ilen, was able to hide anyone underneath it by rendering them invisible, though able to see out of it.

See also

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 The Tale of the Three Brothers
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "The Potter Family" at Wizarding World
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 12 (The Mirror of Erised)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 21 (The Tale of the Three Brothers)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 34 (The Forest Again)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 7 (The Slug Club)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 27 (The Lightning-Struck Tower)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 25 (The Egg and the Eye)
  10. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 17 (The Man with Two Faces)
  11. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 18 (Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 14 (Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback)
  13. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 (Through the Trapdoor)
  14. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 (Aragog)
  15. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 14 (Snape's Grudge)
  16. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 16 (Professor Trelawney's Prediction)
  17. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21 (Hermione's Secret)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19 (The Hungarian Horntail)
  19. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 20 (Hagrid's Tale)
  20. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29 (Careers Advice)
  21. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 32 (Out of the Fire)
  22. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 6 (Draco's Detour)
  23. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 15 (The Unbreakable Vow)
  24. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 21 (The Unknowable Room)
  25. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 26 (The Cave)
  26. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 9 (A Place to Hide)
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 12 (Magic is Might)
  28. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 14 (The Thief)
  29. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 15 (The Goblin's Revenge)
  30. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 16 (Godric's Hollow)
  31. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 20 (Xenophilius Lovegood)
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 26 (Gringotts)
  33. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 27 (The Final Hiding Place)
  34. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 29 (The Lost Diadem)
  35. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 32 (The Elder Wand)
  36. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 26 (Gringotts)
  37. ↑ J.K. Rowling Web Chat Transcript on the-leaky-cauldron.org
  38. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 TV spot #5
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
By Beedle the Bard
Tales of Beedle the Bard
Stories

Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump · The Fountain of Fair Fortune · The Warlock's Hairy Heart · The Tale of the Three Brothers · The Wizard and the Hopping Pot

Characters

Altheda · Amata · Amata's lover · Antioch Peverell · Antioch Peverell's enemy · Antioch Peverell's killer · Asha · Babbitty · Brigade of Witch-Hunters · Cadmus Peverell · Cadmus Peverell's fiancée · Captain of the Brigade of Witch-Hunters · Charlatan · Death · Evil sorcerer · Gigantic white worm · Ignotus Peverell · Ignotus Peverell's son · King · Maiden · Maiden's kinsfolk · Old man · Old man's donkey · Old man's family · Peasant woman · Peasant woman's granddaughter · Sabre · Sir Luckless · Warlock · Warlock's family · Warlock's friends · Wizard · Wizard's father · Young woman · Young woman's child

Objects

Altheda's potion · Altheda's wand · Cloak of Invisibility · Creepers · Crystal casket · Elder Wand · Fountain · Gold statue of Babbitty · Hairy Heart · The Hopping Pot · Poisonous toadstool · Poultice for warts · Resurrection Stone · Silver chalice

Locations

Altheda's home · Cadmus Peverell's house · Enchanted garden · Lonely, winding road · Never-ending hill · River

Known owners of the Deathly Hallows
Hallows
Elder Wand
Death (manufacturer) · Antioch Peverell · Antioch Peverell's killer · Emeric the Evil · Egbert the Egregious · Godelot · Hereward · Barnabas Deverill · Loxias · Arcus or Livius · Mykew Gregorovitch · Gellert Grindelwald · Albus Dumbledore · Draco Malfoy (master only) · Tom Riddle (owner only) · Harry Potter · (Interred)
Resurrection Stone
Death (manufacturer) · Cadmus Peverell · (generations of Gaunts) · Marvolo Gaunt · Morfin Gaunt · Tom Riddle · Albus Dumbledore · Harry Potter · (Lost)
Cloak of Invisibility
Death (manufacturer) · Ignotus Peverell · Ignotus Peverell's son · Iolanthe Potter · (generations of Potters) · Henry Potter · Fleamont Potter · James Potter I · Albus Dumbledore (owner only) · Harry Potter · James Potter II · Albus Potter
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