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Dumbledore and Voldemort are widely regarded as the pinnacle of magical power, standing at the very top of the wizarding hierarchy.

Their mastery of spells, dueling prowess, and profound understanding of magic set them apart from nearly all other witches and wizards

in history. While still just a boy, Dumbledo performed magic that his professors had never

seen before, and in adulthood, he cemented his place as the most powerful wizard of his time,

mastering disciplines of magic that others could barely comprehend. Years later, Voldemort followed

suit, displaying unnatural magical talent from a young age. Even before formal training, he could

move objects, control animals, and manipulate the minds of others through sheer will. As an adult,

Voldemort's magic became unmatched in both brutality and innovation.

He pushed spellcraft to its limits and became the only known wizard to split his soul multiple times.

It's fairly safe to say that these two were leaps and bounds ahead of their peers,

and entirely deserving of their reputations, as two of the most powerful wizards in history.

But what if I told you that another wizard, one just as powerful, if not more so, than both

of these men, once walked the very same halls of Hogwarts that they did, but somehow doesn't

get nearly the same recognition.

Today we're going to be cracking this wide open and telling his story.

Let's dive into it.

Hi everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.

The magical powers of this individual didn't come through at the same time

as most. In fact, while Voldemort and Dumbledore excelling in their studies as children,

this young man had yet to display any magical ability whatsoever. And while most young witches and

wizards eagerly await their Hogwarts acceptance letter around their 11th birthday,

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