Fortnight of Guests: Recovering Potter Addict (My Top 10 Favourite Moments I Hope to See in Deathly Hallows Part 2, The Movie)

Hello, my name is Aylee and I am a Potterholic. The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Nah, just joking, I don't want to cure my obsession with Harry Potter! I would not be the reader I am today if it wasn't for J.K. Rowling's freaking awesome series!

Here, I present the top ten moments from Deathly Hallows Part 2 that I am most looking forward to seeing in the upcoming movie. It was very difficult to condense my favourite moments into a Top 10 list; it could easily be a Top 50 list!

WARNING: Do not read the following list if you have not read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Major spoilers ahead!

1.     1. The Trio escape Gringotts on a dragon

In one of the most badass scenes of the book, the trio are looking for a way to escape from the depths of Gringotts after stealing Hufflepuff’s Cup when “inspiration, or madness, [comes] to Harry” (p. 437).

2.     2. Dumbledore’s backstory

Pieces of Dumbledore’s history were conspicuously absent from Deathly Hallows Part 1, but I assume it will all be laid out in Part 2. In one of the most eye-opening scenes of the book, we learn from Dumbledore’s brother, Aberforth, that Dumbledore wasn’t exactly the saint we all assumed him to be.

3.     3. Ron and Hermione kiss

Finally! After a buildup of tension over the course of seven books, Ron and Hermione finally give in to the feelings they’ve been feeling for each other for a long time.

4.     4. Snape’s Death Scene

Oh, how tragic to show the utmost of loyalty to someone only for them to kill you coldblooded in an effort to gain more power. In his dying moment, Snape asks Harry to look at him, to see Lily’s eyes, one last time. So sad.

5.     5. The Prince’s Tale

In this extensive chapter, we learn that not only was Snape in love with Harry’s mother and her death was the driving force behind him turning his back on Voldemort, but also that Harry is the seventh Horcrux and must sacrifice himself for Voldemort to die.

Memorable lines:

“After all this time?” (Asks Dumbledore referring to Snape’s Patronus, a doe, symbolizing Lily)

“Always.” (p. 552)

“…you’ve been raising him like a pig for slaughter-“ (p. 551) (Says Snape in response to Dumbledore telling him that Harry must sacrifice himself for Voldemort to be defeated)

6.    6.  Harry’s Walk of Sacrifice

In the most poignant scene of the book, Harry walks to his death, sacrificing himself in order to save and protect everyone at Hogwarts. Using the Resurrection Stone, he summons his parents, Sirius, and Lupin to be with him in (what Harry believes is) his final moments. 

7.     7. Hagrid carries Harry’s “dead” body

In this heartbreaking and devastating scene, Hagrid carries what he believes to be Harry’s dead body back to Hogwarts where he meets the cries of anguish of everyone who believes Harry is dead as well.

8.     8. Neville cuts off Nagini’s head with the Sword of Gryffindor

In doing so, he destroys the final Horcrux. Neville really comes into his own in this book and becomes a leader in the fight for Hogwarts’ freedom. Let us not forget that it could have just as easily have been Neville Longbottom, The Chosen One, instead of Harry Potter, according to the Prophecy.

9.    9.  “NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!” (p. 589)

Best. Line. Ever. Molly Weasley goes after Bellatrix Lestrange after she attempts to kill Ginny. And then she kills the bitch! So satisfying.

10.10.  The Final Battle

It all comes down to Harry and Voldemort in this final, epic battle. Harry takes full control, revealing to Voldemort that it is in fact he who is the true owner of the Elder Wand. He further humiliates Voldemort but referring to him as his Muggle father’s name, Tom Riddle, multiple times.  And then he kills the bastard! Even more satisfying.

11.11.  Nineteen Years Later

Okay, I tried my best for ten but now I just have to add this last one! In the last scene of the book, we see a future in which Harry and Ginny and offspring, and Ron and Hermione and offspring, are happy and leading a normal, everyday life. How sweet. I’m worried about how they are legitimately going to age twenty-somethings into late-thirties-somethings though.

Which of your favourite scenes are you most looking forward to seeing in Deathly Hallows Part 2? Let me know in the comments!

And thanks so much to Megan for having me!

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Thank you for taking part!  I loved this list, and I agree with every single one of these Top Ten (Plus One)!  The one I want most is the Prince's Tale.  Comes out on the 15th, and I can't wait!  :D