Which Harry Potter book is the only one whose title includes the word “Deathly”?

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the only Harry Potter book whose title includes the word “Deathly.”

Published in 2007, it is the seventh and final main novel in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The title refers to three legendary magical objects: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility.

The plot follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they search for and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. It also brings the long conflict between Harry and Voldemort to its conclusion.

The title is sometimes shortened to Deathly Hallows, but the full published title begins with Harry Potter and. The story was later divided into two feature films.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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