What curse killed Hedwig?

The bond between Harry and Hedwig was so strong that she even accompanied him during the Battle of the Seven Potters, and died when struck by the killing curse – in the book, she was in her cage, while in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, she flew directly at the face of a Death Eater to protect Harry and ...

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Why did Snape kill Hedwig?

In her estimation, in an attempt to protect the true Harry's identity, Snape sacrifices Hedwig, thus keeping the other Death Eaters off his scent albeit for only a short time.

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Was Snape the one who killed Hedwig?

No. Hedwig's death was the result of a random Killing Curse cast by a random Death Eater hitting her instead of Hagrid or Harry.

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Who killed Hedwig in Harry Potter book?

I'd expected her to kill off Harry's owl in this book, because I thought (mistakenly) that Harry was destined to end up with Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix. So I'm not all that upset that Hedwig died. But I'm furious that JKR killed off this majestic owl by having the Death Eaters shoot her down while she was caged.

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How did Hedwig get hurt in Order of the Phoenix?

Death. Hedwig was killed in 1997 during the Battle of the Seven Potters. While aboard Hagrid's flying motorcycle with Harry she was struck by a Killing Curse, possibly aimed at Hagrid or Harry. She was killed instantly and fell like a rag doll to the bottom of her cage.

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Harry Potter Theory: Snape Killed Hedwig?!

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Why did Hedwig sacrifice herself?

In the film, Hedwig isn't cooped up in her cage during the battle - she's flying free when Voldemort and the Death Eaters attack, ultimately sacrificing herself to protect Harry from a Killing Curse.

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How did Harry feel when Hedwig died?

She and Harry were mad at each other before she died, and Harry was so distraught by it, and the poor thing screeched and fell to the bottom of the cage like a stuffed animal.

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Did Hedwig fake her death?

While some thought she died saving Potter from a death curse, she actually faked her demise with help from Professor Severus Snape. Hedwig poses for a rare photo in Japan.

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Who killed Hedwig and why?

In the book, Hedwig was killed as she sat in her cage by Harry's side – as she had so many times before – as they attempted to escape on the back of Hagrid's motorcycle. In the film, the scene was made even more heartbreaking, as Hedwig was killed while attempting to protect Harry from Death Eaters.

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Who betrayed the 7 Potters?

Why did Snape betray the Order during the battle of the seven Potters?

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Did Snape cause Lily's death?

When Snape heard the prophecy and pleaded with Voldemort to spare Lily's life, he may have inadvertently caused his downfall. While we know Voldemort killed Lily, he did give her a choice. If she stepped aside and allowed him to murder Harry, he would spare her. Lily refused and sacrificed herself to save her son.

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Who technically killed Snape?

Voldemort murders Severus Snape in the Shrieking Shack with Nagini, believing him to have been the Elder Wand's master.

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Who kills Fred Weasley?

In 1998, Fred participated in the Battle of Hogwarts, defending the castle's passageways with his twin. While fighting alongside his brother, Percy, he was killed in an explosion possibly caused by Death Eater Augustus Rookwood.

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Why did Voldemort give Snape a painful death?

Erroneously believing Snape is the master of the Elder Wand and that Snape's death will make him the master of the Wand, Voldemort kills Snape by having his pet snake Nagini bite him through the neck.

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Why did Snape cut off George's ear?

Used it to sever the hand of a fellow Death Eater, who had been aiming at Remus Lupin's back during the Battle of the Seven Potters, but due to a slip, he accidentally cut off George's left ear instead, leaving him guilt-ridden.

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Who killed Lupin?

Both Lupin and Tonks die in combat, killed by Dolohov and Bellatrix Lestrange, respectively, leaving Teddy an orphan with Harry Potter as his godfather and Andromeda Tonks as his guardian. JK Rowling has since stated that she originally intended for both Lupin and Tonks to survive.

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Is Hagrid on Voldemort's side?

"Hagrid is one of Voldemort's oldest associates, and knows his true identity" In Chamber of Secrets, it is revealed that Hagrid had been a student at Hogwarts during the same period that Tom Riddle (the true identity of Lord Voldemort) also frequented the school.

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Why did Hagrid give Harry Hedwig?

In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Hagrid tells Harry that he 'don' like cats' because they make him sneeze, which is why he chose to buy Harry an owl, Hedwig, for his birthday present. J.K. Rowling has also confirmed that felines are one furry creature Hagrid won't be friends with owing to his allergy.

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Is Hedwig based on a true story?

Hedwig is based on a real woman

The duo continued to play at SqueezeBox, and soon, a character based on Mitchell's childhood babysitter, a woman named Helga, evolved. “She was a German army wife but also a prostitute,” Mitchell, an army brat whose father was a general, told the BBC.

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What is the saddest Harry Potter movie?

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Even when everything else seems to be against Harry, Hedwig always remains by his side. This is why her sacrifice and eventual death are so heartbreaking.

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Did Snape tell Voldemort when Harry was being moved?

Snape tells Voldemort that Harry Potter is to be moved from his place of safety on the next Saturday at nightfall.

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Where was Hedwig buried?

According to legend, she went barefoot even in winter, and when she was urged by the Bishop of Wrocław to wear shoes, she carried them in her hands. On 15 October 1243, Hedwig died and was buried in Trzebnica Abbey with her husband, while relics of her are preserved at Andechs Abbey and St.

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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

The 10 Most Tragic Deaths In Harry Potter, Ranked Least to Most Traumatizing
  1. 1 Dobby. Few Harry Potter characters were as loyal as Dobby.
  2. 2 Albus Dumbledore. ...
  3. 3 Sirius Black. ...
  4. 4 Fred Weasley. ...
  5. 5 Severus Snape. ...
  6. 6 Cedric Diggory. ...
  7. 7 Hedwig. ...
  8. 8 Remus Lupin & Nymphadora Tonks. ...

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Why couldn t they save Dobby?

She wasnt madam Pomfrey. Meaning, while she had a general knowledge of various spells, she did not have the expertise in healing specific spells to be able to heal a death wound on a house elf. Their physiology is very different from wizards.

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Why didn't Harry mourn Hedwig?

Weasley that Hedwig is dead would make her death “real.” He probably did not feel that it was appropriate for the time/place to be mourning the death of a pet over the death of a wizard who had helped save him on multiple occasions.

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