The Prophecy is Revealed

PAGES: 838-840

Dumbledore finally explains the prophecy that predicted Lord Voldemort's downfall and Harry's role in it. He tells Harry that the prophecy foretold the birth of a boy with the power to vanquish Lord Voldemort and how Lord Voldemort chose Harry, marking him as his equal. The prophecy also indicates that either Harry or Lord Voldemort must die, as neither can live while the other survives.