10 and 9.

So, regardless of circumstances, it was going to be sad watching them bite the dust.

They deserved a better send-off.

The Deaths of ‘Harry Potter’

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Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody

Another death that we are informed of, instead of shown.

We didn’t ever spend that much time with the real Moody in the end.

Cuethe John Williams themeand salute fictions most iconic owl.

10 and 9. Nymphadora Tonks and Remus Lupin

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That burst of green light ended a whole generations innocence.

Rowling had broken all the rules of childrens literature by that point.

Wed seen mentors, important family members, and even lovable minor characters die.

8. Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody

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We shouldve been prepared for anything.

But no one expected Rowling to strike at the heart of the series comedic relief.

Even in the series darker installments, Fred and George Weasley always managed to lighten things up.

7. Hedwig

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The last chapters ofOrder of the Phoenixprovide an in-depth look at the anger and sadness of grief.

6. Albus Dumbledore

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4. Cedric Diggory

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3. Fred Weasley

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2. Sirius Black

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1. Dobby

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