Was Trelawney actually a good seer?

Yes. HECK YES SHE IS. The thing is, Trelawney makes a lot of true predictions. The definition of seer is someone who can see the future in general, but a prophet makes predictions about specific things.

How did Trelawney predicted Dumbledore’s death?

Trelawney explained that if she joined, there would be 13 people on the table, an unlucky number, and so the first to rise would be the first to die.

What was Lord Voldemort’s prophecy?

“The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches…and the Dark Lord shall mark him as his equal but he shall have power the Dark Lord knows not… For neither can live while the other survives….”

Who told Voldemort about the prophecy?

Harry learns from Professor Trelawney that her interview in the Hog’s Head with Albus Dumbledore – and subsequent prophecy was overheard by Severus Snape. Therefore it was Snape who told Lord Voldemort about the child who would defeat him (HBP25).

What were Sybill Trelawney’s predictions?

Sybill Trelawney ‘s predictions refer to the two prophecies and the many predictions Sybill made over the course of her life. Both of these prophecies and many of her predictions came true, however big and small. Her most famous prophecy was the one she made about the defeat of Lord Voldemort by Harry Potter ‘s hand.

What was Trelawney’s prediction about Easter?

It was predicted by Trelawney that “Around Easter, one of our number will leave us forever.” Something that sounded much more menacing than its actual meaning. Hermione and Trelawney were always at odds. Hermione, a student of books and proven knowledge, didn’t believe in the art of divination.

Who is Trelawney and why is she famous?

She is known to be wacky, a little bit overly dramatic and of course, the seer who predicted Voldemort’s downfall. Her prophecy shaped the entire Harry Potter wizarding world, its characters, and storylines. Poor Trelawney is doomed not to be taken seriously as she is a descendent of Cassandra, the cursed Greek mythological diviner.

How would you grade Trelawney’s prophecies?

So I’ll grade Trelawney in the following way: accuracy, and chance that she could have randomly guessed it. No less than the Ministry of Magic and Dumbledore both recognize this was an honest-to-god prophecy. Trelawney herself doesn’t remember the trance. This was legitimate and it came to pass.