The Elder Wand

Percy Weasley's Grief Over Fred
Percy Weasley refuses to leave Fred's body, overwhelmed with grief. He lies over Fred to shield him from further harm. Harry and Ron try to convince him to move, but Percy remains unresponsive, devastated by his brother's death.
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The Attack of Aragog's Descendants
A giant spider, one of Aragog's descendants, climbs through the hole in the wall, joining the battle. Ron and Harry combine their spells to drive it back. Harry looks outside and realizes more giant spiders are crawling up the castle walls, liberated from the Forbidden Forest by the Death Eaters.
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Harry and Percy Move Fred's Body
Harry and Percy Weasley hide Fred Weasley's body in a niche in the wall to protect it from further damage. After ensuring the body is concealed, they leave to continue fighting the battle.
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Percy Chases After Augustus Rookwood
Percy Weasley lets out a roar of rage and grief as he sees Augustus Rookwood chasing students in the castle. He charges off in pursuit, leaving Harry and Ron behind.
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Hermione Stops Ron From Chasing Percy
Ron Weasley, overcome with grief and rage over Fred's death, wants to fight Death Eaters. Hermione Granger stops him, reminding Ron that they need to stay focused on finding and destroying Lord Voldemort's snake, Nagini. She pleads with Ron, stating that they are the only ones who can end the war by killing the Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes.
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Harry Looks Into Lord Voldemort's Mind
At Hermione's urging, Harry uses his connection to Lord Voldemort to look inside Lord Voldemort's mind. He sees Lord Voldemort in the Shrieking Shack, confident that Harry will come to him. Lord Voldemort dismisses Lucius Malfoy's concerns for his son and orders him to fetch Severus Snape for an important task.
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Harry Learns Lord Voldemort's Plan
Harry reveals to Ron and Hermione that Lord Voldemort is hiding in the Shrieking Shack and keeping Nagini close. Lord Voldemort has sent for Severus Snape, which alarms Harry. He explains that Lord Voldemort doesn't think he needs to fight, as he expects Harry to come to him.
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Escape From the Death Eaters on the Stairs
As Harry, Ron, and Hermione prepare to act on Harry's information, two Death Eaters ambush them on the stairs. Hermione transforms the staircase into a slide, causing the group to hurtle down to safety. She then turns the tapestry behind them into stone, which incapacitates their pursuers.
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Professor McGonagall Leads the Charge
The trio encounter Professor McGonagall shepherding galloping desks through the halls to attack the Death Eaters. Her hair is loose, and she has a gash on her cheek as she leads the magical charge, screaming for her desks to “CHARGE!”
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Dean Thomas and Parvati Patil Fight Death Eaters
In a corridor filled with duelers, Dean Thomas fights against Antonin Dolohov, and Parvati Patil duels Travers. The trio hesitate to intervene, concerned about hitting their friends in the chaotic battle. Peeves flies overhead, dropping Snargaluff pods on the Death Eaters.
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The Death of Lavender Brown
As the trio descend the marble staircase, they witness Fenrir Greyback attacking Lavender Brown. Hermione blasts Greyback away from her with a spell, saving Lavender. Professor Trelawney finishes the job by hurling a crystal ball at Greyback, knocking him unconscious.
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Hagrid is Captured by the Spiders
As chaos continues, Rubeus Hagrid runs into the hall trying to stop everyone from attacking the spiders that have joined the battle. Despite Harry's efforts to stop him, Rubeus Hagrid is overwhelmed and carried off by the spiders, vanishing into the darkness.
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Giants Attack the Castle
As Harry pursues the spiders carrying Hagrid, a giant arrives and smashes part of the castle. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are forced to retreat as another giant, Grawp, engages in a fight with the attacking giant. The trio escape while the giants battle.
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The Dementor Wave
As Harry, Ron, and Hermione flee toward the Forbidden Forest, they are surrounded by Dementors. Their Patronuses falter as their despair grows, but they are saved when Luna Lovegood, Ernie Macmillan, and Seamus Finnigan arrive and cast Patronuses, driving the Dementors back.
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The Trio Escape the Giants
Another giant emerges from the forest, forcing Harry, Ron, and Hermione to flee toward the Whomping Willow. Harry leads them through the battlefield, dodging spells and chaos. He realizes that they need to focus on their mission to find Nagini and Lord Voldemort, even as the battle rages around them.
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The Trio Enter the Passageway to the Shrieking Shack
Harry, Ron, and Hermione reach the Whomping Willow and use a spell to freeze it. They crawl into the passage that leads to the Shrieking Shack. As they move through the tunnel, Harry's thoughts turn to Lord Voldemort, who waits for him, but the trio must find and destroy Nagini first.
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The Trio Spy on Lord Voldemort and Snape
The trio arrive at the Shrieking Shack and spy on Lord Voldemort and Severus Snape. They overhear Lord Voldemort questioning why the Elder Wand is not working as he expected and realize Lord Voldemort intends to kill Snape, believing that Snape is the wand's true master.
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Lord Voldemort Orders Nagini to Kill Snape
Lord Voldemort orders Nagini to kill Severus Snape, believing this will make him the master of the Elder Wand. Snape is attacked and mortally wounded by Nagini. Lord Voldemort leaves the room, taking Nagini with him, confident he now controls the wand's full power.
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Snape's Dying Request
As Severus Snape lies dying, Harry removes his Invisibility Cloak and approaches him. Snape, with his last breath, asks Harry to collect the silvery memories leaking from him. Snape's final words to Harry are "Look at me," as he gazes into Harry's eyes before dying.
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