Fred's Death in the Explosion
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Fred's Death in the Explosion
PAGES: 636-637
During the ongoing battle, Fred Weasley and Percy Weasley duel Death Eaters together. Just as Percy jokes about his resignation from the Ministry, an explosion rocks the castle, sending Harry and others flying. In the aftermath, Harry finds Fred dead, with the ghost of a smile still on his face. Percy is devastated, and the Weasleys mourn over Fred's body.