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The words "Magic is Might" inscribed on the statue
"Magic is Might" was the motto of the Ministry of Magic while it was under the control of Lord Voldemort in 1997 and 1998. It represented the idea that wizards and witches were inherently superior to Muggles, and, as such, were entitled to rule over them.[1][2]
Known uses[]
This phrase was most popularly engraved at the base of a statue that was installed in the Atrium of the British Ministry of Magic Headquarters after Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters took power. Replacing the Fountain of Magical Brethren, the statue featured a gigantic witch and wizard seated atop thrones made up of ugly and naked Muggles.[1]
Similar mottos[]
Hermione Granger compared the "Magic is Might" motto to "For the Greater Good", the motto Gellert Grindelwald used to justify his actions in the European Wizarding Revolution.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
- Similar slogans are also used in other prominent works of fiction such as the party slogans in the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell: "War is Peace", "Freedom is Slavery", and "Ignorance is Strength".
- In the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the statue is slightly changed from the book version: the Muggles are clothed, the wizard and witch standing rather than seated, and the statue itself is white rather than black.[3]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned in History of Magic classes)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 12 (Magic is Might)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 18 (The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1