Time Turner from Harry Potter

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The Time-Turner is a magical device in the Harry Potter series, resembling an hourglass attached to a chain. It allows users to travel back in time, with each turn of the hourglass equivalent to one hour. The Ministry of Magic strictly regulates its use due to the risks of altering timelines and creating paradoxes. Hermione Granger famously used a Time-Turner to attend multiple classes simultaneously and later to save Sirius Black. The device's power is limited to five hours to prevent severe consequences. The Time-Turner highlights the complexities of time travel, as altering the past can have unforeseen effects on the present and future. Its use in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child illustrates the dangers of meddling with timelines, leading to alternate realities. The Ministry's stock of Time-Turners was destroyed during a battle, limiting further use. Despite its potential, the Time-Turner serves as a cautionary tale about tampering with time.