For the sake of any Potter fans who need a refresher on why the Elder Wand is so important and how it led to Voldemort's defeat, enjoy this handy guide. Read more: The 100 Best Family Movies Ever ...

and the Elder Wand. Together, these three artifacts were said to allow their user to defeat death. In his adventures, Harry found that the stone had been in the possession of Voldemort’s family ...

Voldemort’s most impressive feats of magic ... and ultimately, to the Elder Wand. It was a feat to find the wand and gain its loyalty, and that only added to his own power as well.