The Harry Potter series is rich with lore, and despite most questions having received an answer since the first book was published in 1997, there is still one mystery for which the conclusion eludes us.
It is hard to believe thatHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stonewas first released way back in 1997 with itsmovieadaptation following in 2001.
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Since then, multiple books, movies, and games have stemmed from the magical series - and its fanbase is as dedicated today as they were almost 30 years ago.
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However, there is one important feature of the story that has never officially received an explanation.
Harry’s scar.
Being one of the most iconic scars in fiction, it is no wonder that fans are eager to learn why exactly it is shaped like a lightning bolt.
Although J.K. Rowling has previously said it is because she thought the shape was “cool”, some fans believe it is to do with the killing curse itself.
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The discussion previously kicked off over on r/harrypotter, with one userasking: “Why does Harry Potter have a lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead?"
They continued, “I understand that it’s because he’s the ‘boy that lived’, but there must be some kind of real world reason that J.K. Rowling made it lightning bolt shaped and on his forehead? Something to do with the third eye possibly?”
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“In-world, it’s the wand movement for Avada Kedavra,” one user explained.
Although this is not a canon explanation, it does make sense and definitely sounds a lot better than choosing a lightning bolt just because it was “cool”.
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