Who killed Harry Potters bird?

With the issue of Harry's iconic owl at the forefront, Jo Marie Walker continues to explain that the Death Eater that kills Hedwig is none other than Snape.

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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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Why did Snape kill Hedwig?

In order to not give away his intention of protecting Harry when Potter's friends were battling against a 30-member strong group of Death Eaters and Voldemort, Snape had to kill Hedwig.

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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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Hedwigs Death Scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (HD)

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Did Harry cry when Hedwig died?

For some reason I always thought Hedwig's death was the saddest. 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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Who killed 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 the Death Eater stop after killing 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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Who technically killed Snape?

Voldemort killed Snape in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 using his Horcrux snake Nagini instead of his favorite Unforgivable Curse, Avada Kedavra.

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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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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 it have to be Snape that killed Dumbledore?

However, Draco was ordered by Voldemort to kill Dumbledore. Lestrange saw this as an opportunity to test Snape's loyalty and while making this vow to always watch over Draco, Lestrange forced Snape to agree to killing Dumbledore himself in case the youngster was unable to do so.

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What did Snape tell Harry when he died?

In the [Deathly Hallows] book, Snape's dying words to Harry were "Look at me". Right then we did not realize the significance of his words but in the very next chapter when Harry goes through Snape's memories in the Pensieve, he comes to know how much Snape loved Lily.

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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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Who killed Mad Eye Moody?

When Moody was killed by Lord Voldemort during the Battle of the Seven Potters, Harry was devastated by his death, as were the other Order of the Phoenix members.

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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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Did Snape care for Harry?

Now, as firmly established, Snape was not the greatest fan of Harry, but that didn't mean that he ever stopped loving Lily. Dumbledore was surprised that Snape seemed to care for the boy. With a swish of his wand, Snape conjured up a Patronus – Lily's Patronus, a doe. 'Always,' he said.

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Why didn t Nagini eat Snape?

She was dieting and didn't want greasy food.

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Who vomited on Snape?

After eating a foul tasting dragon tartare, McLaggen vomited on Severus Snape's shoes, earning himself detention for the next month. When Ron later asked Harry about the pair, he was "slightly more cheerful" to learn that the date did not go well.

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Who killed Dobby?

Description. The funeral of Dobby was held in the spring of 1998 in the garden of Shell Cottage on the outskirts of Tinworth, Cornwall, to pay respects to the late house-elf. Dobby was murdered by Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange in the course of rescuing several prisoners from Malfoy Manor.

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Who betrayed the Order of the Phoenix?

It is revealed that The Order of the Phoenix was betrayed by Kreacher, Sirius Black's house elf, when Sirius, in a fit of anger, gave Kreacher an order that permitted him to speak to Sirius' cousin, Narcissa Malfoy.

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Did Malfoy really want to be Death Eater?

Rowling commented that "The moment Draco got what he thought he wanted, to become a Death Eater, and given a mission by Lord Voldemort, as he did in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, reality finally hit him" because his dream was "so very different".

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Who kills Bellatrix?

An enraged Molly Weasley engages Bellatrix in a duel and fires a curse that hits Bellatrix right over the heart, killing her.

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Who killed Remus Lupin?

Lupin, played in the films by David Thewlis, was murdered in the battle by Death Eater Antonin Dolohov, while Tonks was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange, leaving their son, Teddy, an orphan. Lupin's death is a sore spot for many fans, who fell in love with the werewolf, nicknamed Moony.

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Who killed Tonks?

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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