Harry Potter is a wealthy man! There are different accounts about his finances, but all of them suggest that he is a millionaire.
Harry Potter Is A Millionaire
Harry Potter's character is very generous to his friends. For instance, he loaded Fred and George with a whopping $25,000 to start their shop.
According to NeokratosRed, the amount didn't make a dent in his massive wealth. He calculated Harry's vault at Gringotts in the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie and converted it to U.S. currency.
NeokratosRed used his mathematical skills to calculate the minimum of 50,625 galleons in Harry's vault. Each galleon is equivalent to around $25, suggesting that he has at least $1,265,625 in his vault, Seventeen reported.
The outlet noted that even if only one mount of gold coins was shown in Harry Potter and the Sorcercer's Stone, one could only assume that there were more columns of silver and bronze coins. And if one takes into account the width and depth of his vault, his wealth could skyrocket to tens of millions.
The outlet also noted Harry has a magical property since he inherited Grimmauld Place from Sirius Black.
Where Did Harry Potter's Wealth Come From?
The Potters are from a long line of wizards who enjoyed lucrative perks and privileges. Their family has a tradition of sharing treasures and gifts, including material wealth, CBR reported.
Additionally, the family accumulated their wealth from ancient family inheritance. One fan said on Quora that Harry's dad, James Potter, inherited a large fortune, allowing him, his wife Lily and son Harry to live comfortably without the need for them to work. The online user estimated their family fortune to be between $3 to $7 million.
Also, Harry inherited a fortune from Sirius, the only male heir of the Black family, whose fortune is probably between $25 million to $50 million.
J.K. Rowling explained that the Potter family members worked diligently to maintain their wealth. The author mentioned on the fan site Pottermore that the first member of the Potter family was a 12th-century man named Linfred of Stinchcombe. His Muggle neighbors would call upon him for his medicinal services, including "Skele-gro" and "Pepper Potion," where their family fortune began.
He made huge profits from his medical services. When he died, he left a "significant pile of gold" to his children.
In the 20th century, Fleamont Potter, a distant descendant of Linfred Stinchcombe, "took the family gold and quadrupled it." Fleamont also created potions, including Sleekeazy's Hair Potion, a beauty product that became a favorite among witches, including Hermione Granger. He sold the company and made a huge profit when he retired and left it to his son, James.
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