Former Disney Channel star Jake Short is further clarifying his controversial comments about now-ex Mika Abdalla.

“I made a disrespectful, juvenile joke in a clip that recirculated this week,” Short, 29, wrote in a statement shared via his Instagram Stories on early Saturday, June 6, “It’s imperative to me that I take accountability as I am aware that it was inappropriate.”

Shortly after Us Weekly broke the news earlier this month that Short and the Off Campus star, 26, ended their engagement, a 2024 clip of the then-pair on Short’s “The Sit and Chat” podcast resurfaced online. Fans thought Short appeared to disparage Abdalla in the footage.

“It’s not representative of who I am or who I was in my relationship,” Short stressed on Saturday of the now-viral remarks. “I continue to learn from this situation and work to show people the respect they deserve.”

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Off Campus breakout star Mika Abdalla and Jake Short have ended their engagement. “Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together,” a rep for Abdalla tells Us Weekly exclusively. “They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, […]

Hours earlier, Abdalla and Short issued an exclusive statement to Us regarding the podcast comments in question.

“We’ve seen a conversation around clips of us together when we were in a relationship, and people making harmful and inaccurate assumptions about our dynamic,” the exes told Us. “We were in a loving, respectful relationship for five years [and] it’s hurtful to see playful moments dissected in a way that does not reflect the respect and love we had and still have for each other.”

Us confirmed on Monday, June 1, that Abdalla and Short split after five years together.

“Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life, it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together,” a rep for Abdalla said at the time. “They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect.”

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Abdalla, who met Short on the set of 2021’s Sex Appeal, recently starred as Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s Off Campus. She is set to co-lead the upcoming season 2, which is currently in production, opposite Stephen Kalyn’s Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis.

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“I’m just really looking forward to digging deeper into who Allie and Dean are,” Abdalla told Us last month. “They both, kind of, have these fronts, these personas that are hard to kind of crack through. They are kind of stereotypes of themselves. But in the books, as we know, there’s so much beneath the surface of Dean, and there’s so much beneath the surface of Allie.”

She continued, “When it is time for our season, I’m excited to dig emotionally into that a little bit more, because, you know, we see Allie and Dean as their exteriors a lot in season 1. While that is fun, and they are super fun characters to play, I think as actors, selfishly, both of us are really excited to, kind of, like, get psychological.”

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In 2022, Star Trek lost one of its greatest icons. Nichelle Nichols played Uhura on The Original Series and continued to play this character over the course of six films. She was a Civil Rights legend whose work on the original Trek was praised by none other than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks to her awesome performance, Uhura became a pop culture legend, one who has since been portrayed by two other talented ladies: Zoe Saldaña and Celia Rose Gooding. Sadly, Nichols passed away a few years ago of heart failure. At the time, fans had no reason to be suspicious about her death, especially because she was 89 and already suffering from dementia.

However, last year, Nichols’ family sued the Gila Regional Medical Center for wrongful death. In a statement to local Albuquerque, New Mexico news station KOAT, the family’s attorney, Lisa Curtis, alleged that “didn’t do cardiac work on her. Instead, they discharged her home. She died seven hours later.” At the time, it was unclear whether the lawsuit would be successful. However, the family won a bittersweet victory and was recently awarded $13 million after winning the case.

Her Harrowing Final Hours

Fair warning, Star Trek fans: the final hours of Nichelle Nichols are pretty bleak. She was already suffering from dementia and a heart condition. When her heart began acting up, she was taken by ambulance to Gila Regional Medical Center. What she was experiencing appeared to be the symptoms of acute heart failure. However, the Nichols’ family attorney, Lisa Curtis, told KOAT that “They put her in an observation unit” instead of doing cardiac work on her or having her transferred somewhere else (like “Las Cruces, where they have cardiologists on staff”). Curtis alleged that Nichols was simply discharged and sent home, where she died seven hours later.

The family’s lawsuit was successful, and thanks to a recent verdict, they will be receiving $13 million dollars. It reportedly took the jury only a couple of hours to determine that the Gila Regional Medical Center was guilty of negligence. The lawsuit also determined specific levels of liability for different parties involved. One of Nichols’ doctors was found 60 percent liable, while another doctor was found not liable at all. As for GRMC, they were deemed 40 percent liable for the case involving this Star Trek icon’s death. This represents a major victory for Nichols’ son, Kyle, who pointed out that if a major celebrity could receive negligent treatment, the same could happen to anyone.

While this verdict may bring closure to Nichelle Nichols’ family, it will likely not do so for her legions of Star Trek fans. At the time of her death, most of the fandom thought that her passing was just an inevitable (if obviously sad) consequence of old age and deteriorating health. Now, this lawsuit has brought up the uncomfortable possibility that she might very well still be alive if she had received better medical care when she needed it the most. However, grieving fans may want to follow in her son’s footsteps and do their best to create something that Nichols convinced us all was possible: a better tomorrow.

By now, fans know when it comes to Rihanna, A$AP Rocky doesn’t play at all! That’s the exact energy he had when he made sure to remind Riri that his song about having multiple women is old news.

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A$AP Rocky Checks His Own Bars In Front OF Rihanna

Fans are getting the ultimate treat as A$AP Rocky keeps putting on a show during his ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ tour. Videos keep circulating online showing Rihanna pulling up front and center to support her man. A new clip that popped up on X (formerly Twitter) shows Rocky checking his own lyrics right in front of his Queen at a recent concert. When the beat for his hit song, ‘Hella H*es’ dropped, A$AP made sure Rihanna knew he’s not on that type of time anymore. “Yo babe, yo babe, this song is old as hell, right?” Rocky added, “I’m talking to you. This song is old. This song is like 15 years old, alright? I ain’t go h*es no more.”

“Yo babe, this song is old as hell. This song like 15 years old, alright? I ain’t got hoes no more.”

Rocky talking to Rihanna before performing “Hella Hoes” 😭 pic.twitter.com/oM9BmOQwsa

— 𝖌𝖆𝖇 (@gabgonebad) June 5, 2026

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Fans Drop Heart Eyes Over A$AP’s Girl Dad Energy

Rocky and Rihanna keep taking over timelines with sweet family moments. The duo usually moves as a party of five, often popping out with their three kids, RZA, Riot, and Rocki. But recently, A$AP had fans dropping heart eyes as they loved seeing him show off his girl-dad energy while stepping out with baby Rocki. Lil’ mama stole all the attention, looking too cute in a carrier wrapped in a pink blanket. The photos had fans debating whether she’s looking more like her mommy or daddy. Peep the pics below.

Rih & Rocky Go All Out For RZA’s 4th Birthday With Slime Party

In addition to getting a recent glimpse of baby Rocki, fans also caught sight of her big brothers, RZA and Riot. Rih and A$AP took over the Big Apple in May as they celebrated RZA’s 4th birthday. The event turned into a full family affair as they took over an entire slime-filled museum, complete with DIY slime bars and Sloomoo Falls. Swipe below to see what went down.

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Bethenny Frankel knows how to make a simple summer outfit look expensive. From breezy dresses to designer accessories, the entrepreneur has mastered the art of looking effortlessly put together even in extreme heat. Her latest warm weather outfit is no exception — and one particular accessory immediately caught our attention.

In a recent Instagram Story, Frankel posed in front of a mirror wearing a teal belted mini dress, oversized sunglasses and a quilted handbag. She finished the look with a pair of black Hèrmes Oran sandals, the designer slides beloved by fashion insiders and wealthy women alike. The catch? They retail for around $900. Luckily, Amazon has a remarkably similar lookalike for just $26.

Get the Kidmi Dressy Slip On Sandals for $26 (Was $40) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

If you’ve admired the iconic H-style sandal silhouette but couldn’t justify the luxury price tag, the Kidmi Dressy Slip-On Sandals deliver a very similar aesthetic for a fraction of the cost. Available in black, white, brown, raffia and several other colors, the sandals feature the same sleek cutout-inspired upper, flat sole and easy slip-on design that make the designer version so recognizable.

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Beyond the look, they’re also practical for everyday summer wear. The lightweight construction makes them easy to pack for vacations, while the simple design pairs effortlessly with everything from linen dresses and denim shorts to wide-leg pants and swimsuits. It’s exactly the kind of versatile sandal that earns a permanent spot by the front door.

Amazon shoppers are equally impressed. One reviewer called them the “ultimate secret weapon” because they “blend seamlessly with almost any outfit.” Another praised the “designer look” that appears “so expensive.” That’s exactly why this style continues to be so popular year after year. It instantly elevates an outfit without demanding much styling effort.

The black version feels especially reminiscent of Bethenny’s pair, but the raffia option offers a fun seasonal twist, while brown and white work beautifully with summer neutrals. No matter which color you choose, the overall effect feels far more expensive than the price tag suggests.

At just $26, these sandals capture the same rich-girl summer energy as Bethenny’s designer pair — while still leaving plenty of room in the budget for the rest of your warm-weather wardrobe.

Get the Kidmi Dressy Slip On Sandals for $26 (Was $40) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from Kidmi here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Victoria Beckham has long mastered the art of looking expensive without trying too hard, and her latest vacation outfit might be her chicest summer look yet. Rich-girl vacation style is everywhere right now, but Beckham proved the easiest way to capture the trend is with one simple staple: sleek brown slide sandals. Even better? You […]

Funny Marco and his daughter, Island, have internet users crackin’ UP at their recent swim session.

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Funny Marco & His Daughter Island Have Internet Users Crackin’ UP At Their Recent Swim Session

On Saturday, June 6, Funny Marco took to his Instagram feed to share a video of himself and his daughter, Island, in a pool. In the clip, he showed Island trying to hold her breath while under the water. Ultimately, she was only able to hold hers for 2 seconds before she gave up. Then, Marco proceeded by telling Island to count as he went under the water.

Ultimately, the clip concluded with Island hilariously abandoning her job.

“Somebody said we argue like we siblings,” Marco captioned the footage.

Check it out below.

Internet Users Crackin’ UP At Their Recent Swim Session

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, crackin’ UP at Island and Funny Marco’s recent swim session.

Funny Marco & His Daughter Island Have Had Internet Users Crackin’ UP At Them Before

As The Shade Room previously reported, back in July 2025, Island and Funny Marco also had internet users in stitches. At the time, the pair was doing a ‘fit check but Island ultimately stole the show, and things culminated in her asking Marco a hilariously unexpected question.

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“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Drew Sidora recently avoided a court-ordered eviction amid her messy divorce from Ralph Pittman. Now, after multiple allegations from both parties, she’s opening up not only about her separation, but the “RHOA” star is also revealing whether she’ll ever marry again.

This comes as season 17 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is still ongoing, with Sidora at the center of much of the drama.

Sidora interviewed with TMZ in June 2026 as she was leaving the Riviere Agency’s Swim & Resort Day in New York City . The reporter asked how she felt about the order for her to vacate her home being thrown out. The “RHOA” star said, “Oh my God. You know, it’s an ongoing process.”

After that, the mom of three stated that she trusts the court system to “do their job,” before confirming that her divorce from Pittman is not yet finalized despite being in the works for three years. According to her, “I’m just trusting the process. You guys have seen the headlines; it’s been devastating, but I’m very hopeful. We are back on track.”

The reporter then asked Sidora if she would be open to moving or if Pittman would consider doing the same. She responded, “I can’t really talk about it, but I just want what’s fair.” Sidora went on to say that she no longer wants to fight her estranged husband.

Drew Isn’t Ruling Out Remarrying

Toward the end of the TMZ interview, Sidora was asked whether she would consider remarrying or if she feels it’s too soon. Notably, this came after the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star had begun taking photos with fans.

According to the 41-year-old, “Listen, never say never. That’s why, like, I’m still embracing, I’m still in the gown. I’m still a wife, I’mma always be a wife. It might be bloodied up, the marriage may have died.” In the end, she teased her upcoming single, “How Does It Feel,” which will be released on June 7 to coincide with episode 10 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 17.

‘RHOA’ Fans Are Reacting To Drew Sidora And Her Years-Long Divorce

Sidora has become a fan favorite on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” in recent years. This is so much the case that she was the only cast member to survive the reboot ahead of the show’s 16th season. Because viewers watched the fallout of their relationship play out, many are reacting to her latest comments.

One person said on X, “3 years of divorce proceedings and they STILL live together. RHOA didn’t need writers; they just needed a lawyer.” Someone else wrote, “Ngl Drew is carrying when it comes to storyline, I love her pretty self.”

Another “RHOA” fan reacted, saying, “That judge was crazy for even ordering her to leave her children in the first place!” A different X user stated, “Divorce + eviction threats? That’s a nightmare. Drew has been through a lot publicly. Wishing her stability and peace. Everyone deserves a safe place.”

Lastly, someone else chimed in, “Just what I originally thought Ralph and his team were behind that smear campaign.”

Drew Was Initially Supposed To Be Out Of The Home In May

TMZ reported in April 2026 that a judge had ordered Sidora to vacate her home amid her contentious divorce from Pittman. Specifically, she had until May 31, and the judge made the decision due to “current financial circumstances of the parties.”

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star then stated that she may face homelessness due to the ruling. She claimed that May 31 was too soon a date to find a new residence on such short notice. Additionally, regarding their ongoing divorce, Pittman was recently awarded primary physical custody of their children during the school year.

This new parenting plan, which begins in August, will allow Sidora to have time with them on alternating weekends.

Bravo Recently Released The ‘RHOA’ Season 17 Midseason Trailer

Season 17 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” premiered in April. Now, after what many viewers have called a return to form, Bravo has released the midseason trailer for the show. In it, the feud between Sidora and newbie K. Michelle appears to be front and center.

Additionally, the trailer teases the upcoming international cast trip to Scotland, including a ‘Traitors” themed dinner as well as an appearance by “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Gizelle Bryant.

New episodes of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” air on Sunday nights.

Roommates, Chris Brown and Diamond Brown are back in legal headlines after a new custody filing has sparked tension between the two. While things initially seemed centered around co-parenting arrangements for their daughter, Lovely Symphani Brown, new court moves from both sides have shifted the conversation into a much more contested back-and-forth.

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Diamond Brown Seeks Sole Custody Of Daughter Lovely In Court Filing

According to TMZ, Diamond Brown recently filed documents in Los Angeles requesting sole legal and physical custody of the couple’s 4-year-old daughter. In her filing, she also proposed that Chris Brown be granted visitation rights, marking a significant request in the ongoing custody discussions surrounding Lovely. The filing reportedly also included a request for Chris to cover her legal fees as the case moves forward.

Chris Brown Pushes For Joint Custody In Response

Chris Brown has since responded with a different stance, pushing back against the request for sole custody. In his filing, the singer is asking the court to award joint legal and physical custody of their daughter instead, signaling his desire to remain equally involved in decision-making and parenting time. Chris is also requesting that each party be responsible for their own legal expenses, directly countering Diamond’s earlier request that he cover her fees as the custody dispute continues to unfold.

Fans Debate The Situation In The Comments

One Instagram user, @breezylaboy, commented, “Man I never wanna have conflict about my child with nobody“

This Instagram user @_lizmariee claimed, “Diamond and Jada the same person just different fonts“

And, Instagram user @touchof_ray added, “Y’all gotta let this men be dads man. He hurt you not that baby.“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @nlv3a shared, “😬 gotta be careful who you choose to bring another life into the world with“

While Instagram user @sophisticatedqueen1 joked, “Chris said, ‘Never a right time to say goodbye’ 😂😂😂😂”

Finally, Instagram user @tamikanewhouse wrote, “Yall be commenting like yall know these folks business 😂”

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Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is the primary antagonist of the Harry Potter franchise of films, based on the original novels by J. K. Rowling. He is a dark wizard intent on exterminating Muggle-born witches and wizards from the world, beginning two wizarding wars over it in the 1980s and 1990s. One thing that Voldemort is always seeking to aid him on his path is more power. He is always looking for some new object, concept, creature, or edge to make him rise above the rest, which he frankly doesn’t need, since he’s already a super powerful wizard.

However, there have been multiple witches and wizards throughout the lore that could easily overpower him or toss him aside like a wet paper towel. Most of these people are dead by the time the main story rolls around, though. Still, there have been a few, albeit only a small handful, of magical folk that can and have bested Voldemort. These are the only characters more powerful than Voldemort. For this list, only characters who have physically appeared in the films will be considered. You’d be here all day if this list were a deep dive into the lore.

Fawkes

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Fawkes is undeniably more powerful than Voldemort, even though he’s just an animal and not an actual magical wizard. The thing about Fawkes is that he is a phoenix, which makes him completely immortal. Every time Fawkes dies, he bursts into flames, only to be reborn from the ashes. This phoenix also happens to be the very same bird that lent its tail feathers to the wands of both Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Voldemort himself.

Even casual fans will know that Voldemort is a big fan of the killing curse. In fact, it’s practically his go-to spell for every situation. This spell is an Unforgivable Curse, meaning there is no counter-curse and no way of reversing its effect. However, since Fawkes is immortal, the killing curse is completely useless; if it hits him, he’ll just be reborn again and again and again, no matter how many times Voldemort uses it. Another important thing about Fawkes is that, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the Dark Lord tries to weaponize a basilisk against the students of Hogwarts. The basilisk is known for being able to kill with just a look, but again, it would be worthless against Fawkes. The Phoenix was even able to peck out the snake’s eyes so that Harry can properly fight it. On top of that, Fawkes’ tears have healing powers, and he can also teleport in a flash of fire. Fawkes might not be able to take on Voldemort in a fight, but there’s nothing Voldemort can do to actually harm Fawkes, which makes the phoenix more powerful in a lot of ways.

Aurelius Dumbledore

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Credence Barebone (Ezra Miller), who is actually Aurelius Dumbledore, is a wizard who appears in the Fantastic Beasts trilogy of films. His magical abilities aren’t discovered until later, and when they are discovered, they are revealed to be immensely powerful. The very first spell he casts destroys an entire mountainside, which, needless to say, is pretty impressive for a first-time magic user. Even though he often used his powers for ill, Aurelius had a lot of it, true to his family lineage. But that isn’t the only thing that makes him strong in the ways of magic.

See, the reason Aurelius is called Credence is that, as a baby, he and his family were leaving the UK to live in the US. During the voyage, the ship sank, with his mother perishing in the accident. Aurelius was put up for adoption in New York, where he was accepted into an anti-witchcraft orphanage. There, he was severely abused, and his magical abilities were repressed, creating a rare form of creature called an Obscurus, a destructive entity that serves as a physical manifestation of trauma. Aurelius not only has access to magical abilities, but he can also control a highly aggressive spirit of pure chaos, able to ruin city blocks in the blink of an eye. It’s something that Voldemort simply does not have, so it arguably makes Aurelius more powerful.

Albus Dumbledore

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Albus Dumbledore (Sir Michael Gambon and Richard Harris) is the uncle of Aurelius, and is known for being the greatest living wizard of his time. He is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and is well over 100 years old. He actually brought Voldemort to the school when he was a child, nurturing his magical abilities, and eventually witnessing the monster that the young boy would become. Dumbledore possessed the Elder Wand, which is known for being the most powerful wand in existence, crafted by Death himself, meaning that his spells were exceptionally strong, and that doesn’t even factor in his innate ability with magic.

Throughout the franchise, Albus is referred to as the only one that Voldemort was ever afraid of, and rightfully so. Albus is not only smart and knows that Voldemort has Horcruxes that need to be destroyed, but he is also an effective magical combatant, as their epic showdown in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix shows. It’s likely that even Voldemort knew he couldn’t best Dumbledore in a fight, preferring to keep his distance from Albus and even running away when he knows the fight is likely to end in defeat. Dumbledore also happens to be Fawkes’ owner. Out of all the magical individuals in Harry Potter, Dumbledore’s power is practically god-like, placing him far above Voldemort in the hierarchy of powerful wizards.

Gellert Grindelwald

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Voldemort was far from the first, or even the greatest dark wizard to roam the Earth. In the early 20th Century, another magical threat plagued the Wizarding World, and his name was Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp and Mads Mikkelsen). Grindelwald wasn’t just Dumbledore’s former lover — he was a serious force to be reckoned with. He too carried the Elder Wand, only the wand legitimately answered to him because he won it fairly, unlike what happened when Voldemort tried to use it. Grindelwald came from somewhere in Northern or Central Europe, evidenced by the fact that he attended Durmstrang, yet his influence reached even to North America.

For comparison, Voldemort’s reach never really extended beyond the UK and Ireland. Grindelwald not only had a better wand, but he possessed more raw and destructive power than Voldemort ever could. On top of that, Dumbledore swore a magical oath never to fight with Grindelwald, meaning Voldemort’s most feared adversary effectively could not harm Grindelwald. It’s another thing that Voldemort probably wishes he had access to. When one of the greatest wizards in history is magically protected from attacking you, it allows one to grow even stronger, with any other opposition seeming minor in comparison. Though Voldemort did actually kill Grindelwald himself, one has to understand that Grindelwald was old, frail, and locked away in Azkaban without access to his wand, so it’s not exactly like he could have fought back. For a lot of reasons, Grindelwald is definitely stronger than Voldemort.

Harry Potter

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It can be argued that Harry Potter is, in some ways, more powerful than Lord Voldemort. While the Dark Lord is more knowledgeable, has more raw power, and is more skilled with his craft, Harry has a lot of extra perks that his primary adversary simply doesn’t. For one, Harry is the only person to have survived Voldemort’s killing curse not once, but twice, thanks to the sacrificial protective spell placed on him when his mother cast herself between him and Voldemort. It was actually enough that the spell was able to deflect off of Harry, hitting Voldemort instead, which led to 13 years of peace, where Voldemort was barely clinging to life by way of the Horcruxes. Geez, if Harry can defeat Voldemort as a helpless baby, he’s bound to be even more skilled as a teenager.

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Harry is able to amass the eponymous Deathly Hallows: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and his father’s Invisibility Cloak. Thus, Harry becomes the master of Death itself, a title that Voldemort desperately sought because he thought it would help him live forever. While Harry only holds this title briefly, breaking the Elder Wand and intentionally losing the Resurrection Stone in the Forbidden Forest, the fact that he held the title for even a moment means he was likely stronger than Voldemort. Not only that, but Harry’s allies are defined by love and trust, not by ideology and an uneasy alliance, which is much more of an asset. Put simply, Harry is everything Voldemort wishes he was and can definitely be considered stronger than the Dark Lord.