If there's one thing we all learned from the Harry Potter novels and films, it's that not every magic is the same. Some have a more natural tendency to cast spells while others... not so much. After all, it may be a learned art, but there are always going to be some people better at it than others. One person who clearly had a grasp of the concept of magic was Bellatrix Lestrange. While she may have been one of the evilest people from the Potterverse, there's no denying she was a powerful witch capable of the most cunning uses of magic. Throughout her life, she tortured, maimed, and slaughtered more than a few good witches and wizards, but that doesn't mean she was an all-powerful goddess capable of going undefeated; anyone who knows her fate is well aware of that not being the case.

While she could certainly flick a wand and cause destruction, there are plenty of witches and wizards spread throughout the Potterverse that could have defeated her under the right circumstances. She was talented, but she was also insane and somewhat easily distracted at times, which may have ultimately led to her downfall. Regardless of who she went up against and what happened in the stories, it's still fun to imagine how things might have worked out differently should she have faced more people in magical duels. This list takes an ittedly subjective look at the wizards and witches in the Potterverse who could have put up a fight with Harry Potter: Powerful Magic s Who Could Defeat Bellatrix In Seconds (And 10 She Would Destroy)

DEFEAT: THOMAS MARVOLO RIDDLE

Let's get the most obvious out of the way first: the one and only Lord Voldemort, otherwise known as Thomas Marvolo Riddle (just don't call him that to his face). Bellatrix was his right-hand woman and when she was finally taken down, he bellowed out in rage at her ing.

While she was certainly a powerful witch who earned Voldemort's trust, it's highly unlikely she could have defeated him in combat. His very presence was intimidating and awe-inspiring to her, which would be enough to put her at unease and make her an easy target for him to take advantage of in a duel.

DESTROY: SIRIUS BLACK

If you've read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix or seen the movie, you already know that it was Bellatrix Lestrange who defeated Sirius Black. In the film, she  hit him with the most dreaded curse, otherwise known as "Avada Kedavra." Throughout all of Potter lore, there is only one person who has survived such a strike and it wasn't Sirius Black.

In the book, she hits him with a curse, causing him to stumble into the Veil, which proves that she bested him in combat. Sirius was no slouch in the wizarding department, but ultimately, he would have always failed to defeat her. He lacked the ruthless cunning needed to take on Bellatrix.

DEFEAT: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE

There's no denying Lord Voldemort had a certain fear of Albus Dumbledore. When the two fought, it was clear that they were both incredibly powerful wizards. What isn't clear is whether or not Bellatrix had any similar feelings toward former professor. In fact, her actions in his vicinity suggest otherwise, which would likely have proven to be her downfall had they dueled.

Bellatrix would likely not show Dumbledore the respect a man of his wisdom deserved in battle. Add to that the fact that he carried the Elder Wand and there is little hope that even a powerful witch like Bellatrix could have defeated him. He would likely have taken her out relatively easily, which may be why she didn't take him on directly.

DESTROY: ALASTOR "MAD-EYE" MOODY

Becoming an Auror in the Harry Potter universe is no easy task, but establishing oneself as one of the best and most respected of them all is nearly impossible. Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody was easily one of the most dangerous wizards in the Potterverse, but he ultimately was defeated by none other than Lord Voldemort himself. Even though he was eliminated by Voldemort, he was one of the most impressive wizards in the Order of the Phoenix.

Moody was responsible for arranging the Battle of the Seven Potters, which led to his doom, but he could have defeated Lestrange in his prime. Unfortunately, he had gotten slow and perhaps overconfident, which likely led to his downfall. A battle between him and Lestrange would be glorious, but ultimately, the victor would be standing over his limp body, cackling with delight.

DEFEAT: GELLERT GRINDELWALD

Long before Tom Riddle came onto the scene , there was another dark wizard who brought chaos to the magical world. Gellert Grindelwald was considered to be the most powerful dark wizard until Voldemort came along.

At the height of his strength, Grindelwald was nearly impossible to beat, but there was one who managed the task, Albus Dumbledore. Seeing as Dumbledore would have defeated Lestrange in a fight and he was able to stop Grindelwald, it seems unlikely Bellatrix could have managed to do much more than annoy Grindelwald were the two to duel. Grindelwald would have easily dispatched Lestrange and barely broken a sweat in the process.

DESTROY: FILIUS FLITWICK

Upon first glance at Hogwarts' Charms professor, most might underestimate him, but that would be a grave mistake. You don't get to the position he held at the school without knowing a thing or two about magic. While a student at Hogwarts, he achieved nearly perfect scores and continued to study magic after graduating. He competed in various events and went on to become a dueling champion.

Flitwick's devotion to study and his mastery of magical duels make him an ideal combatant for Lestrange. The only reason she would take the upper hand in a fight would be her use of devious and dastardly attacks he might not be prepared for. It's true Flitwick could outduel anyone, but that's in honest competition, not real-world fighting.  Lestrange wouldn't think twice ing an Unforgivable Curse to take the upper hand.

DEFEAT: SEVERUS SNAPE

One of the best things about Severus Snape was that few people knew his true intentions until they were finally revealed at the very end of his life. He was one of the bravest wizards in all of the Potterverse due to his role as a double-agent working for the side of good while pretending to Voldemort and the other Death Eaters.

There's a reason he was able to fool everyone and it has a lot to do with how cunning and creative he was. He created wicked curses and mastered potions far beyond anyone else's skills. In a normal fight, he couldn't have destroyed Dumbledore as he had, but against Bellatrix, he likely would have held his ground and defeated her.

DESTROY: JAMES POTTER

It's hard to think of Harry's dad as anything but an expert magic who could handle any situation, but the truth of James Potter is that he wasn't the best wizard in the world during his life. In all likelihood, he wasn't as gifted as Lily, but he did make Head Boy his seventh year at Hogwarts and was a willing combatant during the First Wizarding War as a member of the Order of the Phoenix.

As we all know, he was taken out by Lord Voldemort himself, shortly before his wife and son were hit with the same curse. From what we know, it's likely he could have fought a duel against Bellatrix, but seeing as he succumbed to the words "Avada Kedavra" via one dark wizard, it's unlikely he could have stopped an evil witch from doing the same.

DEFEAT: NYMPHADORA TONKS

There wasn't much said about Nymphadora Tonks in the original series or movies, but there is enough known about her to suggest she could defeat Bellatrix Lestrange in a fight. Tonks was one of the youngest people to ever become an Auror. She also had the extra advantage of a being a Metamorphmagus.

Tonks isn't the most powerful Auror to be found on this list, but that's not a real disadvantage, as many of her peers could defeat Lestrange. She was considered to be just below Kingsley Shacklebolt in of ability and was a favored protégée of Mad-Eye Moody. She was also a member of the Order of the Phoenix and was entrusted with guarding Hogwarts during the final siege against the school.

DESTROY: PETER PETTIGREW

Given what he did throughout the series, J. K. Rowling should probably have made Peter Pettigrew a weasel instead of a rat. The guy was a traitor to his friends and a sniveling lackey to Voldemort who operated only out of fear. That being said, he was instrumental in returning Voldemort to life in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and was also an uned Animagus.

A fight between Pettigrew and Lestrange would certainly be an interesting one. They would both delve into their darkest bags of tricks to try and take the other one out, but in the end, Lestrange would be the victor. She is several steps up on the ladder of evil than him for a reason and her skills would top his in a duel.