Today is Meteor Day! Nearly 400 years ago, a meteorite fell into Emperor Jahangir’s kingdom. He had it transformed into this glittering blade, which he said “cut beautifully, as well as the very best swords.”
Knives forged from unearthly metal are particularly potent in certain kinds of magical ritual. The Space Chamber of the Department of Mysteries collects these knived and other tools made from meteors to ascertain their magical and physical properties. Currently they are working out an exchange with their American counterparts, who have offered access to their collection of rocks from the Muggle moon landings in exchange for the Ministry’s unparalleled collection of meteoric iron artefacts.
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