What destroys Horcrux Cup?

Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley destroy the Hufflepuff’s cup Horcrux inside the Chamber of Secrets — Hermione giving it the fatal blow with a basilisk fang. Vincent Crabbe inadvertently destroys Rowena Ravenclaw’s diadem in the Room of Requirement. It is stabbed with a basilisk fang and then kicked into a Fiendfyre.

Does Avada Kedavra work on Horcruxes?

A Horcrux is considered destroyed when it’s damaged beyond repair. In the case of living Horcruxes, “damaged beyond repair” would mean dead. So, yes, Avada Kedavra can destroy a Horcrux, as long as that Horcrux is a living being.

What would be a good Horcrux?

That said, if you’re all out of options, the best living Horcrux would probably be a Basilisk — preferably the one in the Chamber of Secrets. Think about it. The Chamber was only opened once in a thousand years (by Voldemort) and would never have been re-opened without Tom Riddle’s diary finding its way to Harry.

Can a Horcrux be undone?

Horcruxes by their nature appeared to be extraordinarily durable, as only very destructive magic and processes could truly destroy them.

Can Voldemort feel the horcruxes being destroyed?

In the books, Voldemort could not feel when a Horcrux is destroyed. Voldemort had to check to see if all of the Horcruxes were safe instead of knowing by some psychic connection to them. This Horcrux power is reversed in the films, as Voldemort can feel when a Horcrux is destroyed.

Can you destroy your own Horcrux?

When Harry Potter used the sword to slay the Basilisk, it was imbued with the venom of the beast. This combination of ancient blade and powerful poison made the weapon a formidable tool in the search for Voldemort’s treasures. Its added power allowed it to destroy any and all Horcruxes it encountered.

Why was Voldemort so bad at hiding Horcruxes?

Voldemort believes that no other wizard alive knows about his horcruxes, so the places where he keeps horcruxes are more like homes for his soul, rather than secret hiding places. As such, they are places that represent meaningful parts of his identity (i.e. his magical powers and heritage).