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Jan 29, 2022 · 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 was then struck. In both versions, Hedwig’s death was heartbreaking ...
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Twinkletoes*: "Why did you feel that Hedwig's death was necessary?" J.K. Rowling: "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. I’m sorry… I know that death upset a LOT of people!" * Username of person asking question
Apr 24, 2023 · Hedwig's death symbolized Harry's lost of innocence. In "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1," Hedwig's death occurs early in the film. It comes as a shock because a character who's ...
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Nov 26, 2015 · So jomariewalker theorizes that, seeing how dangerous this was, Snape did the only thing he could: killing Hedwig. By sacrificing Harry's owl, he would ensure that Harry's anonymity was protected ...
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Sep 27, 2024 · Hedwig's death may foreshadow what happens later in the book. It has been suggested that having Harry lose his beloved pet and best friend in this manner is one way the author further hardens Harry's heart so he is able to continue his fight against Voldemort, though witnessing Sirius', Dumbledore's, and Cedric Diggory's deaths within such a short period has certainly also toughened him.
Hedwig's death was devastating. I've never felt the impact of Hedwig's death until i recently reread the Deathly Hallows. As Harry is preparing to leave the Dursleys house for the last time, he takes his owl - the only thing he had to comfort him in that house and shows him the memories he has in that house. Through all the bad times Harry had ...
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murica_1776boi. • 1 yr. ago. The death of Hedwig symbolised Harry's loss of innocence as he came of age. The significance of Harry leaving the Dursleys at this point was that leaving the Dursleys this time meant that Harry could no longer call it "home", meaning that Lilys protective charm that Harry possessed since he was a baby was broken ...