Did Hedwig protect Harry?

Hedwig was allowed to fly free behind Harry during the sequence, and her attempt to protect Harry and Hagrid was key in allowing the Death Eaters to identify him as the real Harry Potter. Her death in the film contradicts her death in the book, where she was killed by a stray Killing Curse whilst kept in her cage.
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Why is Hedwig important to Harry?

Harry's friend through it all, Hedwig was more than just his pet owl that he needed for school. She was his connection to Hagrid, his remembrance of the wizarding world whenever he had to return to the Dursleys, and one of his best friends.
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Did Hedwig give Harry away?

Six of Harry's friend's had taken Pollyjuice potion and transformed into Harry lookalikes, and they were all given cages with stuffed owls, so that Hedwig wouldn't give the real Harry away.
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Why did Snape killed Hedwig?

In her estimation, in an attempt to protect the true Harry's identity, Snape sacrifices Hedwig, thus keeping the other Death Eaters off his scent albeit for only a short time.
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Who was the wizard that killed Hedwig?

Hedwig's killer is not explicitly identified, so he/she may have appeared in other books, films or video games, but the only known appearance is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. A popular fan theory based on book canon suggests that Snape may have killed Hedwig.
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Who betrayed the 7 Potters?

After Sirius Black's death, Mundungus stole his possessions, including Salazar Slytherin's Locket. He was also somewhat cowardly, as he abandoned Alastor Moody during the Battle of the Seven Potters; Moody was killed by Lord Voldemort.
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Did Hedwig sacrifice herself?

In the film, Hedwig isn't cooped up in her cage during the battle - she's flying free when Voldemort and the Death Eaters attack, ultimately sacrificing herself to protect Harry from a Killing Curse.
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Who owns Hedwig?

Hedwig was an eleventh birthday gift from Rubeus Hagrid to Harry. Hagrid purchased her at the Eeylops Owl Emporium.
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How did Hedwig know which Harry was real?

The Death Eaters considered this Harry's "trademark" spell, and thus broke off pursuit, knowing he was the real Harry. This was then confirmed by Harry's reaction to the murder of his owl, Hedwig, who came to protect him.
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Who killed Hagrid?

The body was later eaten by Nagini. Hit by a Killing Curse during the Battle of the Seven Potters. Possible that this Killing Curse may have been intended for Rubeus Hagrid. Died after Mundungus Fletcher abandoned him during the Battle of the Seven Potters.
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Is Hedwig a boy or a girl?

Harry's owl, Hedwig, is a beautiful Snowy Owl. [Call of Snowy Owl] Although Hedwig is portrayed as a female, “she” is actually a pure white, male Snowy Owl. Female Snowies are dusky brown.
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Why did Harry name his owl Hedwig?

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Hedwig is the Snowy Owl which Hagrid gets Harry for his eleventh birthday. Harry got her name from the book A History of Magic (by Bathilda Bagshot).
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Who killed Fred Weasley?

Fred was killed in an explosion possibly caused by Augustus Rookwood. One of the last things Fred heard before dying was Percy joking about resigning from the Ministry.
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How many owls did Harry get?

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Harry obtained seven O.W.L.s in his fifth year, deciding never to return for his N.E.W.T.s. Harry failed the same subjects as Ron, though he actually fainted during his History of Magic O.W.L exam.
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Was Hedwig a gift?

Hedwig (b. before early 1991 - 27 July 1997) was Harry Potter's pet Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus). She was a gift to Harry on his eleventh birthday from Rubeus Hagrid, in 1991 and was purchased from Eeylops Owl Emporium.
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How much did Hedwig cost?

MSRP $39.99 with 630 pieces. The articulated model has a wingspan of more than 13” and measures more than 7” beak-to-tail.
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Why did Lucius wand break?

Harry Potter's wand shot a stream of golden flames at Lord Voldemort of its own accord during the Battle of the Seven Potters. The spell was powerful enough to break Lucius Malfoy's wand.
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Was Stan shunpike a Death Eater?

Stanley "Stan" Shunpike (born c. 1975) was a wizard and was the conductor and helper of the Knight Bus. In 1996, he was arrested and sent to Azkaban for being a Death Eater when he was overheard claiming to have inside information about the organisation, although in all likelihood, he was only fooling around.
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What curse did George take?

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George has his ear cursed off by Severus Snape (by accident), who uses the Sectumsempra curse. When he recovers, he seems in good spirits, making jokes about his new, earless appearance and by saying that at least now their mother will be able to tell them apart.
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What happened to Hedwig in real life?

Formerly the snowy owl belonging to Harry Potter, Hedwig today remains alive, well and happy in a Japanese zoo near Tokyo. While some thought she died saving Potter from a death curse, she actually faked her demise with help from Professor Severus Snape. Hedwig poses for a rare photo in Japan.
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Is Hedwig based on a true story?

Hedwig is based on a real woman

The duo continued to play at SqueezeBox, and soon, a character based on Mitchell's childhood babysitter, a woman named Helga, evolved. “She was a German army wife but also a prostitute,” Mitchell, an army brat whose father was a general, told the BBC.
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Is Hedwig a real owl or CGI?

Harry's owl Hedwig is a Snowy Owl. She's a female but, in the movie, the actors playing her are males. (One of the owls playing Hedwig was also the very first cast member to be chosen!!)
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Does Hedwig come back to life?

Hedwig was a wonderful creation and deserved better. Fortunately, the movie version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 addresses my concerns perfectly. Spoiler: Hedwig still dies, but Harry had set her free from her cage before he flew off, and she came back to save his life.
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What is Uncle Vernon preparing his house for?

Uncle Vernon's plan is to wine and dine Mr. and Mrs. Mason in order to secure a huge order for his drill company. He recruits his wife to do the cooking and entertaining and his son to do the flattering.
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