The Scarlet Witch Prophecy—Did Agatha Know All Along?

In the vast and unpredictable Marvel Universe, few figures are as enigmatic as Agatha Harkness. A centuries-old witch with knowledge that transcends mortal comprehension, she has long walked the fine line between ally and adversary. But perhaps her greatest mystery lies in a single question:

Did Agatha Harkness always know about the Scarlet Witch prophecy?

From her cryptic warnings to her relentless pursuit of Wanda Maximoff, Agatha has never been one to act without reason. Was she truly trying to steal Wanda’s power in WandaVision, or was she desperately trying to prevent an ancient prophecy from unfolding?

What did she know? When did she know it? And most importantly—was she trying to stop the Scarlet Witch, or was she trying to save her?

This is the mystery of The Scarlet Witch Prophecy—and the terrifying truth hidden within it.

The Prophecy Foretold: The Legend of the Scarlet Witch

A Power Older Than the Universe Itself

The Darkhold, the infamous book of dark magic, spoke of the Scarlet Witch as an entity not bound by time or fate. According to its pages, she was not born—she was forged.

“The Scarlet Witch is not born, she is made. She is destined to destroy the world… or rule it.”

This prophecy was not a mere warning—it was a certainty. And if the Darkhold knew this truth, then it stands to reason that Agatha Harkness, one of the most knowledgeable witches in Marvel lore, knew it too.

So why did she seek Wanda out?

Did she fear her? Did she hope to harness her power? Or was there something even darker at play?

Agatha’s Secret Agenda

When Agatha first appeared in WandaVision, she masked herself as the friendly neighbor, Agnes, seamlessly blending into Wanda’s illusion of Westview. But beneath her act, she was always watching, always waiting.

Why?

Because Agatha already knew who Wanda truly was.

She wasn’t there to steal Wanda’s power. She was there because she had recognized the signs of the prophecy coming to life.

• The unnatural creation of the Hex

• The resurrection of Vision

• The spontaneous birth of Billy and Tommy

• Wanda’s growing ability to warp reality at will

Agatha’s reaction when Wanda was revealed as the Scarlet Witch was not one of excitement—but of horror.

“You have no idea what you’ve just done.”

What if Agatha wasn’t trying to take Wanda’s power for herself—but trying to stop something far worse from happening?

Did Agatha Try to Prevent the Dark Future?

A Warning in Disguise?

Agatha repeatedly called Wanda “dangerous,” a term many dismissed as jealousy or villainous arrogance. But what if she was right?

After all, the Darkhold’s prophecy was clear—the Scarlet Witch was fated to either conquer reality or destroy it. And in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we saw how dangerously close Wanda came to fulfilling that prophecy.

Her descent into dark magic, her brutal multiversal rampage—Agatha had already seen the beginnings of this darkness in Westview. She knew what was coming.

Perhaps that’s why she tried to stop Wanda—not for herself, but for the entire multiverse.

The Darkhold’s Manipulation—Did Agatha Resist It?

Here’s where the mystery deepens.

If Agatha truly knew about the Scarlet Witch’s power, then she also must have known about the Darkhold’s influence.

And yet, she never tried to use the book herself.

Why?

Because Agatha was afraid of it. She understood the Darkhold’s whispers, its corrupting power, and what it could turn Wanda into. While Wanda thought she was freeing herself, she was unknowingly falling into the Darkhold’s trap—a trap Agatha tried to keep her from.

And what happened when Wanda finally unleashed the full power of the Scarlet Witch?

The multiverse fractured. Countless realities collapsed. And Wanda herself was ultimately consumed by the very fate Agatha warned about.

What if Agatha was never the villain?

What if she was the only one who truly understood the danger that was coming?

Agatha’s Return—What Happens Next?

The Witch Isn’t Done Yet

Marvel has confirmed that Agatha Harkness will return in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries. But the real question is:

Why is she coming back now?

If Agatha truly feared Wanda’s power, then her reappearance likely means the prophecy isn’t over yet.

Despite Wanda’s apparent self-destruction, the multiverse remains in chaos. The Darkhold may have been “destroyed,” but its influence is eternal.

And Agatha? She’s still here.

Is Agatha the Key to Stopping the Scarlet Witch’s Final Destiny?

If the Scarlet Witch is destined to return—and Marvel has all but confirmed she will—Agatha may be the only one left who can truly understand what that means.

• Could she be preparing to fight Wanda one last time?

• Or, more terrifyingly—could she be planning to help her ascend to her full power?

Agatha Harkness has always been a mystery. But one thing is certain: she has always known more than she lets on.

The real question is—how much more does she know that we haven’t seen yet?

Final Verdict: The Mystery of the Scarlet Witch Prophecy

Did Agatha Harkness know about the Scarlet Witch’s fate all along? The evidence suggests she did.

But whether she was trying to stop the prophecy or ensure it unfolded as destiny intended remains unknown.

What we do know is this:

• The Scarlet Witch’s return is inevitable

• Agatha’s role in her story is far from over

• The prophecy may not have been about Wanda’s destruction—but the end of everything we know

And if Agatha Harkness knew that all along…

Then the greatest secret in the Marvel Universe has yet to be revealed.