Why did Hagrid buy Hedwig?

Hagrid is allergic to cats
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Hagrid tells Harry that he 'don' like cats' because they make him sneeze, which is why he chose to buy Harry an owl, Hedwig, for his birthday present.
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Why did Hagrid choose Hedwig?

Harry was obviously delighted with his new pet and was very grateful to Hagrid. This was the first birthday present Harry had ever received, as the Dursleys never celebrated his birthday. He very quickly grew attached to her. Harry decided to name her Hedwig after an individual he saw mentioned in A History of Magic.
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Was Hedwig a gift from Hagrid?

Warner Bros. Hedwig was Harry's faithful owl, gifted to him from Hagrid during Harry's first trip to Diagon Alley in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." She remained devoted to Harry throughout the series, whether she was delivering his mail or offering an affectionate nibble.
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How much did Hedwig cost?

MSRP $39.99 with 630 pieces.
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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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Who killed Hedwig in the book?

With the issue of Harry's iconic owl at the forefront, Jo Marie Walker continues to explain that the Death Eater that kills Hedwig is none other than Snape.
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Is Gizmo the owl still alive?

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.
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How many dollars is 1000 galleons?

Harry's Triwizard Tournament prize winnings of 1,000 gold galleons would total $25,000. Warner Bros.
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Is Hedwig real or CGI?

However, Erickson said, despite the species' innate abilities, the movies used CGI to place the broom in the snowy owl's talons. In addition, she said, the movies' Hedwig is in, er, owl drag.
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Why is Hedwig important?

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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What happened to Hedwig in Order of the Phoenix?

In the film, the scene was made even more heartbreaking, as Hedwig was killed while attempting to protect Harry from Death Eaters. J.K. Rowling has said previously: 'The loss of Hedwig represented a loss of innocence and security.
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Is Hedwig female?

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. True to life, though, Snowy Owls are awake and active during the day.
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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 is the most famous Ravenclaw?

The most famous Ravenclaw in Harry Potter is Rowena Ravenclaw. She is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowena is known for her wisdom, creativity, and cleverness. She wanted the students that were put in Ravenclaw House to exhibit these character traits as well.
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Who betrayed the Order of the Phoenix?

The Deathly Hallows Part I begins with a whole bunch of double-crossing and betrayals. Snape betrays the Order of the Phoenix. A guy from the Ministry of Magic becomes a Death Eater, which is probably how the Ministry ends up falling. And that's just the beginning of the movie.
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How many owls did Hermione get?

Hermione Granger, the brightest witch of her age, might be the top female contender in the rankings of the best Hogwarts students, but she falls to the second slot. Hermione received ten out of twelve O.W.L.s in her fifth year. She received top marks in every subject except for Defense Against the Dark Arts.
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Is Fawkes a real bird?

Chris Columbus said Richard Harris thought Fawkes was a real bird in the second "Harry Potter" film. Fawkes the phoenix was actually an animatronic that could move. Daniel Radcliffe said that no one wanted to "break the spell," and made the bird react to Harris.
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What was Hedwig real name?

Seven different owls played the role of Hedwig. Their names are Gizmo, Kasper, Oops, Swoops, Oh Oh, Elmo and Bandit.
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How do Muggle borns pay for Hogwarts?

In the real-life version of Gringotts Bank at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, muggles can pay real-life money for Gringotts bank notes, which can be used to pay for things around the park, or kept for souveniers.
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How much is Firebolt worth?

In GoF, the Triwizard Tournament prize is a thousand galleons and that's a significant amount. While Harry's in Diagon Alley in PoA, he overhears that the Ireland Quidditch team put an order of 7. Going on this information, each Firebolt would probably be slightly over 200 galleons.
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Is Bellatrix Lestrange rich?

As the eldest of three sisters, Bellatrix was first in line to inherit their parents' possessions when they died. She also would have merged her assets with those of her husband, Rodolphus Lestrange (another bloodline featured in the Sacred Twenty-Eight).
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Who gave Harry the Nimbus 2000?

In the movie, professor Minerva McGonagall gives Harry Potter a Nimbus 2000 when he joins the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
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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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