"The Tale of the Three Brothers" is a story from The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a collection of fairy tales in the Harry Potter universe. It tells the story of three brothers who, while traveling, encounter Death. To avoid his grasp, they use magic to create three powerful objects: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Invisibility Cloak. Each brother meets a different fate due to their choices regarding the gifts. The eldest brother, seeking power, is killed for the Elder Wand. The second brother, desiring to bring back a lost love, ultimately succumbs to despair. The youngest brother, who values humility, lives a long life and greets Death as an old friend.