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Why was Hedwig killed anyway? Other than the twitter link provided in the question, Rowling gave a fuller explanation in an interview (full transcript of the interview can be found here): 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 ...
To me, the bottom line is, Hedwig had to die, because J.K. Rowling felt like it was better story telling. If the question is, why did Rowling think it was better story telling? There are probably a bunch of reasons for this. Like you said, symbolizing the end of Harry’s innocence.
Jan 29, 2022 · In both versions, Hedwig’s death was heartbreaking, but there was a good reason for her to die. Over the years, Rowling has shared some secrets about the Harry Potter saga and answered various fan questions, and she once spoke about Hedwig’s death and why it happened.
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Jul 30, 2007 · Twinkletoes: Why did you feel that hedwigs 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...
Apr 24, 2023 · Hedwig was Hagrid's gift to Harry shortly after he discovered he was a wizard. From that point, he was one of his most beloved companions, serving as both a friend and mail carrier....
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She killed Hedwig for the purpose of showing the loss of Harrys' innocence, and the end of his childhood. Hedwig was the last thing Harry truly had from his childhood, as Ron and Hermione had grown up with him, and we're adults as well.
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I remember lining up the day of release, so optimistic that Sirius was still somehow alive (lol) and we'd find out how, and I swear, Hedwig's death was like a punch in the gut. It was then I accepted this book was gonna show no mercy and there was no good news to come.
