can he? becoz' Anyone else who attempts to inspect the orb with their hands will be afflicted with instant madness. But voldemort has been mentioned in the contents of the prophecy so he wont be afflicted with instant madness rite?
Not really. Voldemort is mentioned, but the prophecy is initially made about Harry, but just as the one who can destroy Voldemort.
It is only Harry that can take the prophecy, because it does mention Voldemort but it is meant to be about Harry.
Hope this helps XD
Yes u're ryt Voldemort can indeed touch the prophecy since it's named after him and he didn't come to the ministry just because he couldn't risk revealing himself to the Aurors and the ministry while they r sweetly ignoring his return
Yes, Voldy can read them because the prophecy is about him also. Whoever the prophecy is about can touch the orb. Voldy didn't show up himself to get it because he didn't want the wizarding world to realize Harry was right.