J. K. Rowling's Favorite Harry Potter Moment Didn't Have Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in it
The Harry Potter film series is based on the best-selling books by J.K. Rowling. It consists of 8 movies, released between 2001 and 2011. Among all these installments, the Deathly Hallows, the final installment, might end up surprising you.
You sit down anticipating a light-hearted movie about a boy-wizard’s final journey, and suddenly you find yourself in the middle of a larger-than-life battle between Good Vs Evil.
The final movie, which brings the earlier films and the entire story full circle, subtly becomes more reflective and emotionally complex than its predecessors.
Moreover, what really makes it special is how it marks the epic finale of one of the most beloved film series in history. So, what exactly is the creator’s favorite moment of the entire series?
Recently, J.K. Rowling has revealed that her favorite moment of all the Harry Potter movies is when Harry realizes his fate in Deathly Hallows and what he needs to do to defeat Lord Voldemort (via The Things). This moment is very special for the author since it marked the beginning of the end of 17 years of writing.
Additionally, Rowling has disclosed that this is the reason why Chapter 34, called “The Forest Again” from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was her favorite chapter in the entire series. It depicts Harry’s brave and selfless walk into the Forbidden Forest to sacrifice himself to Voldemort.
Notably, this scene focuses solely on Harry and does not include other Harry Potter stars, like Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger) or Rupert Grint (who played Ron Weasley). The scene gets praised because of its emotional depth and the significance of Harry’s journey and sacrifice.
After discovering the truth from Severus Snape’s memories, Harry learns that he is the final Horcrux, which is a piece of Voldemort’s soul that lives inside him. He also realizes that he must die for Voldemort to be defeated.
It is impossible to kill Voldemort as long as that aspect of his soul is still alive inside Harry. He then realizes that he must willingly walk to his death. The lines from the book read:
“Finally, the truth. Lying with his face pressed into the dusty carpet of the office where he had once thought he was learning the secrets of victory, Harry understood at last that he was not supposed to survive. His job was to walk calmly into Death’s welcoming arms…”
This is what sets him apart from Voldemort. He doesn’t fight fate, but accepts it to protect others. On his way to the forest, he uses the Resurrection Stone to summon the spirits of his loved ones, like his parents, James and Lily Potter, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin, who offer him comfort and support in his final moments.
The scene shows Harry’s ultimate bravery, not in battle, but in sacrifice. This moment proves that Harry is the “true master of death,” not by avoiding it, but by accepting it without fear. After working on the series for 17 years, Rowling called writing this chapter the most relieving experience of her life.
All eight of the Harry Potter films are available for streaming on Max and Peacock. They are also available on Fubo TV. The movies are also available for purchase or rental on websites like Google Play Movies & TV and Amazon Prime Video.
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