As a die-hard Harry Potter fan who’s grown up with these characters, each of their stories has left a lasting impact on my heart. But none have tugged at my emotional strings quite like Moaning Myrtle, Fred Weasley, and the Fallen Fifty.
In the fictional world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts is a magical school and castle where wizards and witches study. Though it’s an excellent place to master spells like charms and transfiguration, its halls and moving staircases are filled with peril. Students often find themselves in precarious situations while chasing a golden snitch or striving for better grades in Care of Magical Creatures class. Plus, the school faces additional hazards when Voldemort poses a threat to Hogwarts itself.
Tragically, due to these risks, numerous gifted Hogwarts students didn’t manage to graduate. In tribute to these students, we’ve re-examined their lives, their untimely demises, and their significant contributions to the narrative.
7 Lavender Brown
Since her first appearance in “Chamber of Secrets,” Lavender Brown’s character evolved significantly and reached its peak in “The Half-Blood Prince.” In this film, she starts dating Ron Weasley, which causes a bit of tension with Hermione. However, by the end of the movie, they break up, and her screen time is limited until “The Deathly Hallows: Part II.
A True Gryffindor
Towards the movie’s concluding part, Voldemort and his followers, the Death Eaters, make their way to Hogwarts. A number of students decide to stay and aid Harry and his comrades in protecting the school. One of these brave students is Lavender, demonstrating her Gryffindor spirit. Regrettably, she does not survive long enough to witness the group’s victory. In the heat of combat, Fenrir Greyback, the werewolf, assaults Lavender, followed by an appalling act of feeding on her.
6 Colin Creevey
In the book and the film adaptation of “The Chamber of Secrets,” Colin Creevey, portrayed by Hugh Mitchell, plays a more significant part in the storyline, but only appears in the movie version. Both versions depict him as an ardent Harry Potter fan with a passion for photography. Towards the middle of the movie, he encounters the Basilisk belonging to Salazar Slytherin through his camera lens and is petrified as a result. Despite surviving this incident, Colin Creevey did not fare well during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Replaced and Forgotten
In the novel, Colin meets his end in battle, although his death isn’t shown directly. This unfortunate event affects both the characters and readers alike. However, the way Colin’s story unfolds in the film is a bit puzzling because in another movie, it appears that he was substituted by another character named Nigel Wolpert. It’s rumored that Mitchell underwent a growth spurt, causing the role of Colin to be taken over by Nigel. So, while it’s technically feasible that Colin survived in the film, being written out entirely seems an even more tragic fate than perishing on the battlefield.
5 Gregory Goyle
Regardless of where Draco Malfoy appeared, his companions Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle were never too far off. Consequently, in the concluding film installment, Goyle was seen fighting in tandem with Malfoy, accompanied by their acquaintance Blaise Zabini. Upon encountering Harry, Goyle unleashed a dreadful spell that transformed into a fire-breathing creature. The fire beast wreaked havoc in the room, and ultimately, Goyle was engulfed by the flames instead of controlling them.
A Different Fate in the Book
Two factors might have left readers puzzled about this book’s fight scene. Initially, the combat featured Crabbe and Goyle contrary to Goyle and Zibini as written in the original story. Secondly, it was Crabbe who cast the fatal spell instead of Goyle, which led to his demise rather than Goyle’s. However, due to legal issues, Crabbe’s actor couldn’t be part of the movie production. This circumstance allowed Zabini to appear in the final scene and caused Goyle to take the place of Crabbe in the tragic outcome. In essence, it proved beneficial for the actor with extended screen time, but a cruel turn of events for his character.
4 Cedric Diggory
One of the most impactful character deaths in cinema history is that of Cedric Diggory, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, who gained audience favor when he was selected as Hogwarts’ Triwizard Champion alongside Harry Potter in “The Goblet of Fire”. Cedric embodied the admirable characteristics of a Hufflepuff, such as kindness and loyalty. Throughout the tournament, he and Harry frequently assisted each other during the most perilous tasks. Tragically, Harry was unable to prevent Cedric’s demise when they were both transported to Voldemort and Peter Pettigrew, who used the Killing Curse against him.
An Unsatisfying but Necessary End
As a devoted movie enthusiast, I can’t help but reflect on Cedric Diggory’s untimely demise in the storyline – it was a pivotal moment that significantly advanced the plot. This heart-wrenching event granted Harry Potter the unique ability to witness Thestrals in the subsequent book because these mystical creatures can only be seen by those who have witnessed death. Moreover, it offered us, the audience, a chilling glimpse into Lord Voldemort’s immense power and control over the wizarding world.
Although many felt sorrowful about Cedric’s demise, it turned out to be the most fitting conclusion for his character. Following the reversal of his death in “The Cursed Child,” he engaged in actions that were disturbing and peculiar, which made it challenging to support a resurrection for him.
3 Myrtle Warren (Moaning Myrtle)
In a time period predating the occurrences in “The Sorcerer’s Stone”, there was a student named Myrtle Warren. On one occasion, she was ridiculed about her glasses and sought solace by crying in the restroom. Shortly after, Tom Riddle, who later turned out to be Voldemort, entered the bathroom to access the Chamber of Secrets. Overhearing a boy, Myrtle stepped out to scold him, but instead found herself face-to-face with the Slytherin Serpent, whose gaze led to her immediate demise.
The Answer All Along
As a film enthusiast captivated by the magical world of Hogwarts, I can’t help but reflect on the profound impact Moaning Myrtle had on the narrative. Initially, she might have seemed just another quirky character, her constant moans echoing through the bathroom walls. However, little did we know that her unfortunate fate was instrumental in uncovering the Chamber of Secrets.
2 Fred Weasley
Fred Weasley, brother of Ron Weasley and renowned for his pranks, was a source of great humor at Hogwarts. When Dolores Umbridge took control, he, along with his twin George, decided to act independently and departed the school with a bang, setting up their own joke shop instead. Consequently, due to this action and later events like the Battle of Hogwarts, it was unlikely that Fred would graduate. However, his chances were ultimately eliminated during the Battle of Hogwarts.
A Devastating, Confusing Demise
In the book, Fred meets his end in a blast during battle alongside Percy. Contrastingly, the movie doesn’t depict his death scene; instead, viewers encounter a mourning family around Fred’s lifeless body. This leaves room for speculation about how exactly Fred died and whether it could be his brother George disguised as him.
1 The Fallen Fifty
At the Battle of Hogwarts, several students and professors chose to stand with Harry against the Death Eaters. Tragically, some of these heroes lost their lives in combat. Unlike other significant characters in this narrative, these valiant individuals remained nameless. This could be because Harry wasn’t familiar with them or their bodies were altered or so severely injured. Regardless of the reason, their selfless acts were crucial to the story, though they didn’t receive the recognition they deserved.
Gone but not Forgotten
Although the specific identities of the Fifty Who Fell remain unidentified, it seems plausible that a significant number among them were young ones, given the scene where many fewer individuals linger post-Harry’s instruction for everyone to depart. Given their youth, these children would likely have received less training than adults, making them more vulnerable to the malicious spells cast by the Death Eaters.
Even though the Fallen Fifty didn’t graduate from Hogwarts, they imparted a powerful lesson through their experiences about the devastating effect of war on young ones and the significance of standing up for what’s just. In remembrance of them, we can fervently wish that Dumbledore was right when he stated, “Death, to a well-prepared mind, is simply the next thrilling journey.
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2024-10-27 05:32