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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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When Voldemort and his followers refer to Muggle-borns, werewolves, or anyone else who wouldn’t be considered a Pureblood wizard, they call them “diseased branches of the family tree” or “weeds.” Why does Rowling utilize these descriptions?
Some characters show bravery in unconventional ways in Harry Potter. How does Hermione show bravery throughout the novel?
Many beloved characters die in The Deathly Hallows. Why are these deaths necessary? How do they contribute to the themes of the story?
Harry always admired and trusted Dumbledore, but he starts to question his mentor’s dark past and unclear directions. How has Harry’s opinion of Dumbledore shifted by the novel’s end?
Ron claims that the Horcrux locket is especially dangerous for him. Why?
In The Deathly Hallows, Harry and his friends return to many of the important sites from the earlier books: Gringotts, The Ministry of Magic, and the Quidditch World Cup campsite. How are these sites significant?
Mr. Lovegood prints pro-Harry Potter news articles but stops when his daughter is kidnapped. What message does this send about the power of the press?
Harry shows his sworn enemy, Draco Malfoy, mercy during the Battle of Hogwarts. How does this decision help Harry later on?
Voldemort is intelligent, but he fails to understand the power of love. How does this lead to his downfall in the end?
How has Harry’s attitude toward Snape changed by the novel’s end? What brought on this change?
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By J. K. Rowling
