There are a lot of aspects of Harry Potter‘s wizarding world that are pretty messed up, but the darkest truth hides beneath the surface. The fantasy universe described in J.K. Rowling’s books is undoubtedly quirky, between somewhat disturbing magical practices, risky school rules, and neglectful parents. It’s a wonder that Harry and his friends survived Hogwarts, even without the threat of the Dark Lord. However, the monsters in the Forbidden Forest or Potions assignments that have gone wrong are far from the worst of it. The magic of the wizarding world itself hides Harry Potter‘s most disturbing truth.