Similarly to Dobby, Hedwig's death is horrible because of her innocence. She [was] Harry's sole companion on all those summers away from Hogwarts, and [was] by his side as a reminder of the wonderful turn his life took when he turned 11.
J.K. Rowling has stated before that she killed off Hedwig because her death was meant to represent the loss of innocence as Harry grew up and into adulthood (and stared down some Death Eaters). Her death happens during the Battle of Seven Potters in Deathly Hallows as the group is leaving Privet Drive.
Biography. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Harry yelling. This Death Eater shot out a Killing Curse that killed Harry Potter's pet owl, Hedwig. It is likely the curse that killed Hedwig was intended for Rubeus Hagrid.
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.
In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hedwig dies when she tries to protect Harry and Hagrid from the Death Eater's attacks, being hit with a killing curse and her lifeless body spiraled down to the ground and all Harry could do was watch in grief.
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.
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 ...
Harry's owl Hedwig is a Snowy Owl. She's a female but, in the movie, the actors playing her are males.
People know Hedwig is Harry's owl and she was attacked before, he might keep her in the cage so that she won't attacked or stolen by anyone(his enemies), until he got to somewhere safer.
He's a wise owl of 16 now so he's quite an old hat in the trade. He starred in all the Harry Potter movies but the first – he was too young and inexperienced back then.
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.
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.
Following Hedwig's death, Harry continued to keep a snowy owl to honour her.
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.
Fred is the only member of the Weasley family who dies, and plays a factor in his mother's duel with Bellatrix Lestrange. There are only two mentions of George after this.
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.
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.
In the final cut of the movie, Harry's scream is muted entirely. According to director David Yates, he wanted to slow the scene down to allow the audience to allow themselves to process the death without interruption.
Real snowy owls were used in the Harry Potter films
However, while special effects were used in some owl moments in the Potter films, Harry's friend Hedwig was played by a number of real snowy owls. We even know these performers' names: Gizmo, Kasper, Oops, Swoops, Oh Oh, Elmo and Bandit.
In the franchise, Hedwig is the name of Harry's trusted and beloved snowy owl. Hed, Heddy, and Wig are just a few strong and sweet nickname options for your little owl to wear with pride.
J.K. Rowling has said previously: 'The loss of Hedwig represented a loss of innocence and security. She has been almost like a cuddly toy to Harry at times. Voldemort killing her marked the end of childhood.
Invisibility cloaks are very rare, but Harry receives one for Christmas in his first year; it turns out to have been originally the property of Harry's father, and was given to Harry by Professor Dumbledore.
Mad-Eye Moody is killed near Number 4 Privet Drive on broomstick while assisting Harry's escape from Lord Voldemort.
Snape was revealed to have been in love with Harry Potter's mother, Lily, since childhood. That feeling lasted beyond her death, and into his own final moments. That's why it's so surprising that Snape became a Death Eater.
Voldemort is the archenemy of Harry Potter, who according to a prophecy has "the power to vanquish the Dark Lord". He attempts to murder the boy, but instead kills his parents, Lily and James Potter, and leaves Harry with a scar on his forehead in the shape of a lightning bolt.