How is a Dementor born?

Dementors are born when there is so much pain and suffer in the air that it can materialise it's self. That means that most Dementors were created during the First and Second wizarding war or in the time of Grinwald's attacks in Europe. That's why Dementors can only be destroyed by the Patronum summoning charm.

Can dementors be killed?

Dementors are amortal, meaning that you can't kill them because they were never alive to begin with (even though they do die off eventually ?).

What actually are dementors?

The dementors are "soulless creatures... among the foulest beings on Earth": a phantom species who, as their name suggests, gradually deprive human minds of happiness and intelligence. They are the guards of the wizard prison, Azkaban, until after the return of antagonist Lord Voldemort.

Did Ekrizdis create dementors?

Because the writing says "Place was infested with Dementors." Not "Place was infested with unknown dark creators." They already knew what a Dementor was. So, no. Ekrizdis didn't not create them.

Why do dementors come?

Because dementors seek to suck out the souls of their prisoners, it's plausible that they are especially drawn to Harry because — as it is revealed in the last book — he actually possesses a fragment of Lord Voldemort's soul as well.

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Who created the Dementors?

Perhaps its first resident, or even creator, Ekrizdis, practised the worst kinds of Dark Arts and constructed a fortress on the island, luring Muggle sailors there to torture and murder them.

Why did the Dementor suck Harry's soul?

He had been through losing his parents, the abuse from his Aunt and her family and literally had not a single happy memory till he came to Hogwarts. And since Dementors had the most to get out of Harry (due to his horrifying past), they were driven to him more than anyone for a soul-satisfying meal of Harrys happiness.

Why is Azkaban a triangle?

The triangular shape was just the imagination of the filmmakers since Harry never really saw Azkaban and could not describe its appearance in the books. Other artist's depictions of Azkaban appear to be a regular tall prison tower with four outer walls instead of three.

Why can't Muggles see Dementors?

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While Muggles cannot see Dementors, their draining power is so strong that non-magical people can still sense them.

Why did Dementors side with Voldemort?

Dementors probably don't care about the details of politics, whoever gives them the most humans to torment, they'll side with them. The Ministry contains them to Azkaban, Voldemort promises them free reign, so they side with Voldemort.

Why does chocolate help after Dementors?

Behind the scenes. It is possible that chocolate is used to ward off the effects following meeting a Dementor as it has chemicals inside it that stimulate the release of endorphins, which are chemicals produced by the body to combat stress and pain; often leading to feeling of increased happiness.

What do Dementors feed on?

Dementors feed on human happiness and thus generate feelings of depression and despair in any person in close proximity to them. They can also consume a person's soul, leaving their victims in a permanent vegetative state, and thus are often referred to as "soul-sucking fiends", rendering a person an 'empty-shell'.

What does a Dementors kiss do?

The Dementor's Kiss is the act of a Dementor sucking out a person's soul. It was sometimes used as a sentence for criminals by the Ministry of Magic, and is considered a fate worse than death. Before Voldemort was in control of the Ministry, Dementor's Kiss was ordinarily used against those who escape from Azkaban.

Can Dementors fly?

In the novels, they are unable to fly. Instead, they simply glide over the ground. This created some major changes in the movies, since the Dementors could fly to Hogwarts. There was also a major moment in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban where they showed up during the first Quidditch match in the movie.

Do Dementors talk?

They sould be able to in order to inform ministry, make deal of guarding azkaban with ministry, joining voldemorts side. Al these actions require to communicate with people. From the Wiki, we know that they are indeed able to communicate/speak.

Can Voldemort defeat Dementors?

Voldemort would be unaffected. Simply because dementors suck happiness out of you, and Voldemort had none. In Harry Potter, how could "neither can live while the other survives" be true if Voldemort cannot kill Harry?

Why is there no electricity in Hogwarts?

One of the most popular ones is all about electricity, as wizards aren't really users of it, preferring candles and other magic to provide light instead. With no electricity, wizards can't use phones, computers, and more like Muggles do, and the reason for the lack of electricity is because magic interferes with it.

Why can Filch see Hogwarts?

Because Filch is a squib, (muggle with magical relatives) how is he able to go inside Hogwarts? The book said that it has a muggle repelling charm where it looks like an abandoned mine. Thanks a lot. A squib isn't necessarily a muggle.

Can a Muggle turn into a wizard?

He explained it wasn't possible, so my take would be that no, a Muggle can't just decide to become a witch/wizard. From my understanding, Muggle borns can manifest the abilities or get them genetically from a witch/wizard who married a Muggle in their family tree.

Is there a real Azkaban?

Azkaban has existed since the fifteenth century and was not originally a prison at all. The island in the North Sea upon which the first fortress was built never appeared on any map, Muggle or wizarding, and is believed to have been created, or enlarged, by magical means.

Why is Bellatrix in Azkaban?

It says that Bellatrix was convicted for murder. In the book, she was sentenced to Azkaban for her participation in the torture of Frank and Alice Longbottom.

Why do the Dementors go after Harry?

Wanting to discredit Harry Potter, Madam Undersecretary Dolores Umbridge ordered two Azkaban Dementors to Little Whinging in order to silence him. Harry managed to drive the Azkaban guards away with a corporeal Patronus, thus saving himself and his cousin, but was punished by the Ministry regardless.

Why does Harry hear a woman scream?

Every time Harry is confronted with a Dementor, he hears the screams of his mother as she is murdered by Lord Voldemort. A horrific memory to hear... He hears this moment because Dementors feed upon happiness and cause depression and despair in anyone near them. They make people relive their worst memories.

Why did the Dementors switch sides?

The Dementors were only the Dark Lord's 'allies' out of self-interest - they had many more victims, and the atmosphere was more conducive to their ability to thrive.

Why did Lupin stop Harry's Boggart?

Later, Professor Lupin explained that the reason he didn't let Harry face the Boggart was that he thought Harry's Boggart would turn into Lord Voldemort, and he didn't want to panic the students.