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** And then there's Sirius' reaction to seeing what looks like Harry's dead body. Not only would he be shaken at the idea of seeing his godson dead, but it probably also brought back memories of seeing ''James'' dead.

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** And then there's Sirius' Sirius's reaction to seeing what looks like Harry's dead body. Not only would he be shaken at the idea of seeing his godson dead, but it probably also brought back memories of seeing ''James'' dead.



* The scene in Dumbledore's office at the end is this when Harry learns about the prophecy after Sirius' death.

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* The scene in Dumbledore's office at the end is this when Harry learns about the prophecy after Sirius' Sirius's death.



* ''Deathly Hallows'' reveals it to be a TearJerker for another reason, but here, Harry's BrokenPedestal moment with his father as a teenager is really sad. Throughout the book, he's full of emotional confusion and psychological trauma, and feels that AdultsAreUseless. And to see that his ideal image of his father is not true wounds him in a real way. Especially when he wonders if he really wanted to be like his father anymore after being told by everyone who knew James. He eventually accepts it, much like people in life come to terms with flaws in their heroes or people who they look up to, but it's only salt in the wounds he already had.

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* ''Deathly Hallows'' reveals it to be a TearJerker for another reason, but here, Harry's BrokenPedestal moment with his father as a teenager is really sad. Throughout the book, he's full of emotional confusion and psychological trauma, trauma and feels that AdultsAreUseless. And to see that his ideal image of his father is not true wounds him in a real way. Especially when he wonders if he really wanted to be like his father anymore after being told by everyone who knew James. He eventually accepts it, much like people in life come to terms with flaws in their heroes or people who they look up to, but it's only salt in the wounds he already had.



-->''"I cared about you too much. I cared more for your happiness than your knowing the truth, more for your peace of mind than my plan, more for your life than the lives that might be lost if the plan failed. In other words, I acted exactly as Voldemort expects we fools who love to act. Is there a defence? I defy anyone who has watched you as I have -- and I have watched you more closely than you can have imagined -- not to want to save you more pain than you had already suffered. What did I care if numbers of nameless and faceless people and creatures were slaughtered in the vague future, if in the here and now you were alive, well and happy? I never imagined I would have such a person on my hands."''

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-->''"I cared about you too much. I cared more for your happiness than your knowing the truth, more for your peace of mind than my plan, more for your life than the lives that might be lost if the plan failed. In other words, I acted exactly as Voldemort expects we fools who love to act. Is there a defence? I defy anyone who has watched you as I have -- and I have watched you more closely than you can have imagined -- not to want to save you more pain than you had already suffered. What did I care if numbers of nameless and faceless people and creatures were slaughtered in the vague future, if in the here and now you were alive, well well, and happy? I never imagined I would have such a person on my hands."''



** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, he left the Burrow and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.
* Harry's outburst at Ron and Hermione when they suggest that he teach them Defence Against the Dark Arts. It starts with him thinking it's a joke, but he gets increasingly angry as they smirk at him when he honestly admits that a large measure of luck and help were necessary for him to prevail. It finally culminates in Harry flat-out shouting at both his friends that they have no idea what it's like to be in his position, to have to face the horrors he's faced ''alone'' in most cases, moments away from being murdered, tortured or witnessing someone's death; and often suffering moderate (and, in one case, nearly fatal) injuries and barely escaping with his life, and in the middle of it all, he mentions Cedric Diggory (Voldemort's last victim) and how it could just as easily have been Harry instead. It speaks volumes to the regret, sorrow, and hardship he's undergoing and his overall reluctance to meet such unfair challenges.

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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because that Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, he left the Burrow and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.
* Harry's outburst at Ron and Hermione when they suggest that he teach them Defence Against the Dark Arts. It starts with him thinking it's a joke, but he gets increasingly angry as they smirk at him when he honestly admits that a large measure of luck and help were necessary for him to prevail. It finally culminates in Harry flat-out shouting at both his friends that they have no idea what it's like to be in his position, to have to face the horrors he's faced ''alone'' in most cases, moments away from being murdered, tortured or witnessing someone's death; and often suffering moderate (and, in one case, nearly fatal) injuries and barely escaping with his life, and in the middle of it all, he mentions Cedric Diggory (Voldemort's last victim) and how it could just as easily have been Harry instead. It speaks volumes to about the regret, sorrow, and hardship he's undergoing and his overall reluctance to meet such unfair challenges.



* Following Sirius's death, Harry briefly considers that he may have come back as a ghost and seeks out Nearly-Headless Nick to try and find out. Nick says he's been expecting Harry to approach him, as students who have experienced the death of a loved one often come to talk to him about it. Unfortunately, Nick is only a ghost and ultimately knows nothing more about death than he did when he was alive, knowing only that Sirius did not choose to become a ghost and instead passed on. While Harry's brief hope that he might see a form of Sirius again being quickly crushed is sad, the real sorrow comes from the great melancholy in Nick's lamentation of the feeble imitation of life he chose because he was afraid of death, and how he sometimes wishes he had chosen to move on. It's a poignant insight into a normally comedic side character, and the lonely nature of the ghosts in general.

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* Following Sirius's death, Harry briefly considers that he may have come back as a ghost and seeks out Nearly-Headless Nick to try and find out. Nick says he's been expecting Harry to approach him, as students who have experienced the death of a loved one often come to talk to him about it. Unfortunately, Nick is only a ghost and ultimately knows nothing more about death than he did when he was alive, knowing only that Sirius did not choose to become a ghost and instead passed on. While Harry's brief hope that he might see a form of Sirius again being quickly crushed is sad, the real sorrow comes from the great melancholy in Nick's lamentation of the feeble imitation of life he chose because he was afraid of death, and how he sometimes wishes he had chosen to move on. It's a poignant insight into a normally comedic side character, character and the lonely nature of the ghosts in general.



* Earlier, Harry rebounds Snape's Legilimens with a shield charm, and accidentally sees some of his memories, including "a hook-nosed man shouting at a cowering woman, while a small dark-haired boy cried in a corner." The implication being that Snape was abused, or at least grew up in a broken household where he was forced to watch his mother abused. Even though Harry hates his guts, he still feels a flicker of sympathy for him at that moment.
* Sirius's death, in general. Harry loses the closest he's ever had to a father, and it's all his fault. While Harry loses a lot of mentor figures over the course of the series, Sirius is the first (other than his parents, who died in the past) and the one he was closet to.

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* Earlier, Harry rebounds Snape's Legilimens with a shield charm, charm and accidentally sees some of his memories, including "a hook-nosed man shouting at a cowering woman, woman while a small dark-haired boy cried in a corner." The implication being is that Snape was abused, or at least grew up in a broken household where he was forced to watch his mother abused. Even though Harry hates his guts, he still feels a flicker of sympathy for him at that moment.
* Sirius's death, in general. Harry loses the closest he's ever had to a father, and it's all his fault. While Harry loses a lot of mentor figures over the course of the series, Sirius is the first (other than his parents, who died in the past) and the one he was closet closest to.



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-->'''Luna:''' They're called Thestrals. They're quite gentle, really, but people avoid them, them because they're a bit...



*** And the worst part was that Creator/DanielRadcliffe wasn't miming that scream. The reason you don't hear any audio at that moment was because they ''cut it'' during post-production. Apparently, it was '''too agonizing'''.

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*** And the worst part was that Creator/DanielRadcliffe wasn't miming that scream. The reason you don't hear any audio at that moment was because that they ''cut it'' during post-production. Apparently, it was '''too agonizing'''.



* The Trio first trying to recruit students to train against the Dark Arts. Everyone there still doesn't believe Harry about Voldemort's return, so Hermoine and Ron start [[RememberWhenYouBlewUpTheSun gloating about Harry's accomplishments]], but Harry points out that [[DontDoThisCoolThing he did all those things when he was about to die, and that he doesn't want anyone going through that]]. His candor about danger is what convinces everyone he's telling the truth.

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* The Trio first trying to recruit students to train against the Dark Arts. Everyone there still doesn't believe Harry about Voldemort's return, so Hermoine and Ron start [[RememberWhenYouBlewUpTheSun gloating about Harry's accomplishments]], but Harry points out that [[DontDoThisCoolThing he did all those things when he was about to die, die and that he doesn't want anyone going through that]]. His candor about danger is what convinces everyone he's telling the truth.
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** That said, Harry had understandable reasons for not reaching out to Ginny; he'd never been quite as close to her as he'd been to the others up until that point. And even (perhaps especially) if he had, he likely wouldn't have felt good about asking her to relive such a traumatic event that one can only assume nobody ever brought up.
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* Imagine watching a beloved family member who's come back from war and they're not the same, and as much as you love them and want to help, you ''can't'' because you just haven't seen what they've seen. Perhaps unintentionally (but perhaps not) JKR paints a stark picture of what happens to the loved ones of someone who experiences a life-altering trauma. Harry figuratively and literally went through a portal and came back a different person, and most of the people that care for him most deeply have no idea what to do.
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** One must wonder how much this line stuck with the twins, as they eventually ''do'' join the Order and Fred indeed does die in the final battle.
** Fred's retort is almost ''worse'' - "Easy for you to say, stuck here! I don't see you risking your neck!" By the end of the series, both Sirius and Fred would wind up "risking their neck" as a part of the Order, and dying as a result.

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** One must wonder how much this line stuck with the twins, as they eventually ''do'' join the Order Order, and Fred indeed does die in the final battle.
** Fred's retort is almost ''worse'' - "Easy for you to say, stuck here! I don't see you risking your neck!" By the end of the series, both Sirius and Fred would wind up "risking their neck" as a part of the Order, Order and dying as a result.



* Following Sirius' death, Harry briefly considers that he may have come back as a ghost and seeks out Nearly-Headless Nick to try and find out. Nick says he's been expecting Harry to approach him, as students who have experienced the death of a loved one often come to talk to him about it. Unfortunately, Nick is only a ghost and ultimately knows nothing more about death than he did when he was alive, knowing only that Sirius did not choose to become a ghost and instead passed on. While Harry's brief hope that he might see a form of Sirius again being quickly crushed is sad, the real sorrow comes from the great melancholy in Nick's lamentation of the feeble imitation of life he chose because he was afraid of death, and how he sometimes wishes he had chosen to move on. It's a poignant insight into a normally comedic side character, and the lonely nature of the ghosts in general.

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* Following Sirius' Sirius's death, Harry briefly considers that he may have come back as a ghost and seeks out Nearly-Headless Nick to try and find out. Nick says he's been expecting Harry to approach him, as students who have experienced the death of a loved one often come to talk to him about it. Unfortunately, Nick is only a ghost and ultimately knows nothing more about death than he did when he was alive, knowing only that Sirius did not choose to become a ghost and instead passed on. While Harry's brief hope that he might see a form of Sirius again being quickly crushed is sad, the real sorrow comes from the great melancholy in Nick's lamentation of the feeble imitation of life he chose because he was afraid of death, and how he sometimes wishes he had chosen to move on. It's a poignant insight into a normally comedic side character, and the lonely nature of the ghosts in general.



* Earlier, Harry rebounds Snape's Legilimens with a shield charm, and accidentally sees some of his memories, including "a hook-nosed man shouting at a cowering woman, while a small dark-haired boy cried in a corner." The implication being that Snape was abused, or at least grew up in a broken household where he was forced to watch his mother abused. Even though Harry hates his guts, he still feels a flicker of sympathy for him in that moment.

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* Earlier, Harry rebounds Snape's Legilimens with a shield charm, and accidentally sees some of his memories, including "a hook-nosed man shouting at a cowering woman, while a small dark-haired boy cried in a corner." The implication being that Snape was abused, or at least grew up in a broken household where he was forced to watch his mother abused. Even though Harry hates his guts, he still feels a flicker of sympathy for him in at that moment.



* Phineas Nigellus' reaction to Sirius' death, [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther especially factoring in how harshly he had treated him in the past]]. He vanishes from the portrait in Dumbledore's office, and the narration speculates he's going to wander through Grimmauld Place calling for his descendant. He never does return, either.

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* Phineas Nigellus' Nigellus's reaction to Sirius' death, [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther especially factoring in how harshly he had treated him in the past]]. He vanishes from the portrait in Dumbledore's office, and the narration speculates he's going to wander through Grimmauld Place calling for his descendant. He never does return, either.
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** Everyone except Harry (who already knows) then starts crying after Neville leaves. Harry even think that this is the least funny thing he ever sees in his whole life, and this is from the guy who witnessed Voldemort's return and Cedric's death half year ago.

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** Everyone except Harry (who already knows) then starts crying after Neville leaves. Harry even think thinks that this is the least funny thing he ever sees in his whole life, and this is from the guy who witnessed Voldemort's return and Cedric's death half year ago.
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** And Harry's absolute ''anguish'' during this scene is heartbreaking. After Sirius goes through the arch, the score starts playing over the scene so that you don't hear any of the character's voices. But then you see Harry stare at the arch in horror and say "No!" Then it cuts to him ''screaming'' in agony as Lupin tries to calm him down. You really do want to see Bellatrix get her comeuppance as she gleefully sings [[KickTheDog "I killed Sirius Black!"]]. It even provides the image [[TearJerker/HarryPotter for the main page]].

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** And Harry's absolute ''anguish'' during this scene is heartbreaking. After Sirius goes through the arch, the score starts playing over the scene so that you don't hear any of the character's voices. But then you see Harry stare at the arch in horror and say "No!" Then it cuts to him ''screaming'' in agony as Lupin tries to calm him down. You really do want to see Bellatrix get her comeuppance as she gleefully sings [[KickTheDog "I killed Sirius Black!"]]. It even provides the image [[TearJerker/HarryPotter for the main page]].
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* Snape's Worst Memory. While he was unpleasant and antisocial even as a teenager, it can still be quite hard to picture him being thrashed around, hexed, humiliated, and with his pants forcefully pulled down, with almost no one coming to his defence. Not even a teacher intervenes, and it's implied that this was a regular occurrence. James starting it because he was ''bored'' and nonchalantly saying it's just because Snape ''exists'' makes it even worse.

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* Snape's Worst Memory. While he was unpleasant and antisocial even as a teenager, it can still be quite hard to picture him being thrashed around, hexed, humiliated, and with his pants forcefully pulled down, with almost no one coming to his defence.defense. Not even a teacher intervenes, and it's implied that this was a regular occurrence. James starting it because he was ''bored'' and nonchalantly saying it's just because Snape ''exists'' makes it even worse.



* The flashback that reveals that Snape was bullied by the Marauders.

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* The flashback that reveals that Snape was bullied by the Marauders.Marauders, which is made actually worse in this version by the fact that Lily is seemingly not present to come to his defense here. Snape is just sitting by himself, minding his own business, then the Marauders suddenly come in, disarm him of his wand, and string him up for no other reason than thinking it's funny. It makes him come off as [[AdaptationalSympathy an even bigger victim than he already was in the book]].
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** And then there's Sirius' reaction to seeing what looks like Harry's dead body. Not only would he be shaken at the idea of seeing his godson dead, but it probably also brought back memories of seeing ''James'' dead.
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* The scene where Umbridge tries arresting Hagrid, rather than firing him, during the OWL astronomy exam. At first, Professor .Tofty is reminding everyone to focus because that's his job. Then he sees the Aurors shooting Five Stunners at Minerva InTheBack. He goes OhCrap and EveryoneHasStandards, saying that's not fair. Needless to say, few students finish completing their star chart as Hagrid runs into the night with an injured Fang.

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* The scene where Umbridge tries arresting Hagrid, rather than firing him, during the OWL astronomy exam. At first, Professor .Professor Tofty is reminding everyone to focus because that's his job. Then he sees the Aurors shooting Five Stunners at Minerva InTheBack. He goes OhCrap and EveryoneHasStandards, saying that's not fair. Needless to say, few students finish completing their star chart as Hagrid runs into the night with an injured Fang.
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* Phineas Nigellus' reaction to Sirius' death, [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther especially factoring in how harshly he had treated him in the past]]. He vanishes from the portrait in Dumbledore's office, and Harry knows he's going to wander through Grimmauld Place calling for his descendant.

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* Phineas Nigellus' reaction to Sirius' death, [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther especially factoring in how harshly he had treated him in the past]]. He vanishes from the portrait in Dumbledore's office, and Harry knows the narration speculates he's going to wander through Grimmauld Place calling for his descendant.descendant. He never does return, either.



* The scene where Umbridge tries arresting Hagrid, rather than firing him, during the OWL astronomy exam. At first, their proctor wizard is reminding everyone to focus because that's his job. Then he sees the Aurors shooting Five Stunners at Minerva InTheBack. He goes OhCrap and EveryoneHasStandards, saying that's not fair. Needless to say, few students finish completing their star chart as Hagrid runs into the night with an injured Fang.

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* The scene where Umbridge tries arresting Hagrid, rather than firing him, during the OWL astronomy exam. At first, their proctor wizard Professor .Tofty is reminding everyone to focus because that's his job. Then he sees the Aurors shooting Five Stunners at Minerva InTheBack. He goes OhCrap and EveryoneHasStandards, saying that's not fair. Needless to say, few students finish completing their star chart as Hagrid runs into the night with an injured Fang.

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*** Not just because those are his last words, but also because he sees himself fighting alongside his deceased friend one more time.



* Bellatrix gets a tiny one while still being a monster. Harry chases her down as she's mocking him, and he uses the Cruciatus Curse. As in the book, it knocks her down for a few seconds because it's only righteous Ffury. Then it's not she telling him he has to want to hurt her for the curse to work; it's ''Voldemort''. The man shows up behind Harry, encouraging him to torture one of his most faithful Deah Eaters. Bellatrix looks more hurt by this than the curse itself, that Voldemort would treat her as another of his playthings. Harry himself is disgusted, and he drops his wand knowing he's a dead kid.

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* Bellatrix gets a tiny one while still being a monster. Harry chases her down as she's mocking him, and he uses the Cruciatus Curse. As in the book, it knocks her down for a few seconds because it's only righteous Ffury.fury. Then it's not she telling him he has to want to hurt her for the curse to work; it's ''Voldemort''. The man shows up behind Harry, encouraging him to torture one of his most faithful Deah Eaters. Bellatrix looks more hurt by this than the curse itself, that Voldemort would treat her as another of his playthings. Harry himself is disgusted, and he drops his wand knowing he's a dead kid.
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-->'''Dumbledore''': Harry, it's not [[NotSoDifferent how you are alike]]. It's [[NotSoSimilar how you are]] ''[[NotSoSimilar not]]''.

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-->'''Dumbledore''': Harry, it's not [[NotSoDifferent how you are alike]].alike. It's [[NotSoSimilar how you are]] ''[[NotSoSimilar not]]''.
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* Umbridge attempts to have Professor Trelawney sacked and evicted from the castle. Umbridge [[BreakingSpeech cheerfully calls her a fraud and a failure]] while Trelawney begs her for mercy. While Umbridge is right that Trelawney isn't a good teacher -- something that the Trio has noted and mocked-- it's very different to kick her out. Dumbledore has to step in, along with Minerva, and the former tells Umbridge [[PapaWolf not to talk to his teachers that way]].

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* Umbridge attempts to have Professor Trelawney sacked and evicted from the castle. Umbridge [[BreakingSpeech cheerfully calls her a fraud and a failure]] while Trelawney begs her for mercy. While [[VillainHasAPoint Umbridge is right that Trelawney isn't a good teacher teacher]] -- something that the Trio has noted and mocked-- mocked -- it's very different to kick her out.out, especially in such a humiliating way. Dumbledore has to step in, along with Minerva, and the former tells Umbridge [[PapaWolf not to talk to his teachers that way]].
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* Harry's reaction to Percy's letter advising Ron to stop being friends with him. It's particularly sad considering Harry thought he knew Percy well enough that he'd never do something like this. It also makes him understand how bad the rumors are about him, making him understand how Sirius must feel about being called a murderer. And then there's Ron's reaction. He calls Percy the world's biggest git as he tears up the letter and throws it into the fire.

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* Harry's reaction to Percy's letter advising Ron to stop being friends with him. It's particularly sad considering Harry thought he knew Percy well enough that he'd never do something like this. It also makes him understand how bad the rumors rumours are about him, making him understand how Sirius must feel about being called a murderer. And then there's Ron's reaction. He calls Percy the world's biggest git as he tears up the letter and throws it into the fire.



* Harry's outburst at Ron and Hermione when they suggest that he teach them Defense Against the Dark Arts. It starts with him thinking it's a joke, but he gets increasingly angry as they smirk at him when he honestly admits that a large measure of luck and help were necessary for him to prevail. It finally culminates in Harry flat-out shouting at both his friends that they have no idea what it's like to be in his position, to have to face the horrors he's faced ''alone'' in most cases, moments away from being murdered, tortured or witnessing someone's death; and often suffering moderate (and, in one case, nearly fatal) injuries and barely escaping with his life, and in the middle of it all, he mentions Cedric Diggory (Voldemort's last victim) and how it could just as easily have been Harry instead. It speaks volumes to the regret, sorrow, and hardship he's undergoing and his overall reluctance to meet such unfair challenges.

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* Harry's outburst at Ron and Hermione when they suggest that he teach them Defense Defence Against the Dark Arts. It starts with him thinking it's a joke, but he gets increasingly angry as they smirk at him when he honestly admits that a large measure of luck and help were necessary for him to prevail. It finally culminates in Harry flat-out shouting at both his friends that they have no idea what it's like to be in his position, to have to face the horrors he's faced ''alone'' in most cases, moments away from being murdered, tortured or witnessing someone's death; and often suffering moderate (and, in one case, nearly fatal) injuries and barely escaping with his life, and in the middle of it all, he mentions Cedric Diggory (Voldemort's last victim) and how it could just as easily have been Harry instead. It speaks volumes to the regret, sorrow, and hardship he's undergoing and his overall reluctance to meet such unfair challenges.



* Snape's Worst Memory. While he was unpleasant and antisocial even as a teenager, it can still be quite hard to picture him being thrashed around, hexed, humiliated, and with his pants forcefully pulled down, with almost no one coming to his defense. Not even a teacher intervenes, and it's implied that this was a regular occurrence. James starting it because he was ''bored'' and nonchalantly saying it's just because Snape ''exists'' makes it even worse.

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* Snape's Worst Memory. While he was unpleasant and antisocial even as a teenager, it can still be quite hard to picture him being thrashed around, hexed, humiliated, and with his pants forcefully pulled down, with almost no one coming to his defense.defence. Not even a teacher intervenes, and it's implied that this was a regular occurrence. James starting it because he was ''bored'' and nonchalantly saying it's just because Snape ''exists'' makes it even worse.



* Marietta's OhCrap when she has SNEAK written in pustules across her forehead is satisfying for some readers. The sad part is she's wailing in pain and embarrassment while covering her face. For the rest of the year, she's labeled as the student who sold out Dumbledore, including her fellow Ravenclaws, and the acne marks are permanent. Even supreme Healer Madam Pomfrey can't remove them. Don't cross Hermione.

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* Marietta's OhCrap when she has SNEAK written in pustules across her forehead is satisfying for some readers. The sad part is she's wailing in pain and embarrassment while covering her face. For the rest of the year, she's labeled labelled as the student who sold out Dumbledore, including her fellow Ravenclaws, and the acne marks are permanent. Even supreme Healer Madam Pomfrey can't remove them. Don't cross Hermione.
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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.

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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy he left the house Burrow and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.
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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.

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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, because Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.
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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, ending with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.

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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same, but they didn't. Arthur felt that Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparked a huge row between Arthur and Percy, ending with Percy shouting that he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.
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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same. But they don't. Arthur felt that Cornelius gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparks a huge argument between Arthur and Percy, ending with Percy shouting that he had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved into a loft in London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.

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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same. But same, but they don't. didn't. Arthur felt that Cornelius Fudge gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparks sparked a huge argument row between Arthur and Percy, ending with Percy shouting that he he's had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved into a loft in to London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.

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* Harry's reaction to Percy's letter advising Ron to stop being friends with him. It's particularly sad considering Harry thought he knew Percy well enough that he'd never do something like this. It also makes him understand how bad the rumors are about him, making him understand how Sirius must feel about being called a murderer.

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* Harry's reaction to Percy's letter advising Ron to stop being friends with him. It's particularly sad considering Harry thought he knew Percy well enough that he'd never do something like this. It also makes him understand how bad the rumors are about him, making him understand how Sirius must feel about being called a murderer. And then there's Ron's reaction. He calls Percy the world's biggest git as he tears up the letter and throws it into the fire.


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** Hell, just everything to do with Percy in this book. Percy was given the job of Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic and was so excited and expected his family to feel the same. But they don't. Arthur felt that Cornelius gave him the job so he can use him as a spy since Arthur is a huge supporter of Dumbledore, whose name is mud with the Ministry. This sparks a huge argument between Arthur and Percy, ending with Percy shouting that he had to struggle against Arthur's reputation since joining the Ministry and that the reason the family is so poor is because, along with his Muggle obsession, Arthur has no ambition. Percy then stated that if his family was going to side against the Ministry, he wanted no part of them. After that, Percy left the house and moved into a loft in London. Molly tried to convince him to come home and he responded by slamming the door in her face. It's no wonder Ron warns Harry not to mention Percy around his parents as every time he's mentioned, Arthur breaks whatever he's holding while Molly bursts into tears.
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** Everyone except Harry (who already knows) then starts crying after Neville leaves. Harry even think that this is the less funny thing he ever sees in his whole life, and this is from the guy who witness Voldemort's return and Cedric's death half year ago.

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** Everyone except Harry (who already knows) then starts crying after Neville leaves. Harry even think that this is the less least funny thing he ever sees in his whole life, and this is from the guy who witness witnessed Voldemort's return and Cedric's death half year ago.
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* It's revealing that Harry is still mourning Cedric, complete with having nightmares where he still fails to save him. He just doesn't express outwardly the way Cho does because Harry is also a ShellShockedVeteran from watching him die, being tortured by Voldemort, and barely escaping with his life. Dudley mentions, while he and Harry are arguing, that he's heard his cousin crying out, "Cedric, NO!" in his sleep, asking snidely if Cedric was his boyfriend. Cedric wasn't, but he was a part of Harry's life regardless, and a friend when the going went tough.



* Lupin stopping Harry from chasing after Sirius through the veil. He's got him wrapped in a hug, pulling him away, as Harry ''refuses'' to believe that Sirius is dead and keeps calling for him.



* Umbridge attempts to have Professor Trelawney sacked and evicted from the castle. Umbridge [[BreakingSpeech cheerfully calls her a fraud and a failure]] while Trelawney begs her for mercy.

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* Umbridge attempts to have Professor Trelawney sacked and evicted from the castle. Umbridge [[BreakingSpeech cheerfully calls her a fraud and a failure]] while Trelawney begs her for mercy. While Umbridge is right that Trelawney isn't a good teacher -- something that the Trio has noted and mocked-- it's very different to kick her out. Dumbledore has to step in, along with Minerva, and the former tells Umbridge [[PapaWolf not to talk to his teachers that way]].



* Phineas Nigellus' reaction to Sirius' death, [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther especially factoring in how harshly he had treated him in the past]].

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* Phineas Nigellus' reaction to Sirius' death, [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther especially factoring in how harshly he had treated him in the past]].
past]]. He vanishes from the portrait in Dumbledore's office, and Harry knows he's going to wander through Grimmauld Place calling for his descendant.
* Grawp saves Hermione and Harry from the centaurs. Then he asks them where "Hagger" is and starts crying when "Hermy" says that she doesn't know. "GRAWP WANT HAGGER!" (Thank goodness Hagrid comes back that night and makes up with his little brother.)
* The scene where Umbridge tries arresting Hagrid, rather than firing him, during the OWL astronomy exam. At first, their proctor wizard is reminding everyone to focus because that's his job. Then he sees the Aurors shooting Five Stunners at Minerva InTheBack. He goes OhCrap and EveryoneHasStandards, saying that's not fair. Needless to say, few students finish completing their star chart as Hagrid runs into the night with an injured Fang.
* Lee Jordan goes MyGodWhatHaveIDone when Hermione explains that Umbridge blamed Hagrid for the nifflers getting into her office. He confesses that he was doing it, using a levitation spell. No one blames him for causing good trouble.
* Cho does not have a good year, to put it lightly. Her boyfriend was murdered, and the only witness to his death is crushing on her. She doesn't consider going to Luna for advice because no one knows that Luna's mother died when she was younger, and the girl is considered a CloudCuckoolander even by Ravenclaw standards. Despite herself, Cho bonds with Harry and kisses him a few times because he's the last connection to Cedric that they both have. Harry in the meantime is feeling guilty about this -- it's his fault Cedric died, he believes-- and they have a fight on their first date about it. Then her best friend betrays her and the DA, dissolving it and sending Dumbledore, their last protection, on the run, and allowing a bunch of power-hungry Slytherins to dock points while Umbridge starts her sadistic reign. Oh, and Harry breaks up with her for trying to defend Marietta, telling her rightly that the other girl's actions were inexcusable because Marietta sold out her best friend under the lame-ass reason that her mother's job was in peril. You can't blame Cho for being a mess for the rest of the year, knowing she was partly responsible for the way things went with Harry, the school, and Marietta.
* Marietta's OhCrap when she has SNEAK written in pustules across her forehead is satisfying for some readers. The sad part is she's wailing in pain and embarrassment while covering her face. For the rest of the year, she's labeled as the student who sold out Dumbledore, including her fellow Ravenclaws, and the acne marks are permanent. Even supreme Healer Madam Pomfrey can't remove them. Don't cross Hermione.


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* Bellatrix gets a tiny one while still being a monster. Harry chases her down as she's mocking him, and he uses the Cruciatus Curse. As in the book, it knocks her down for a few seconds because it's only righteous Ffury. Then it's not she telling him he has to want to hurt her for the curse to work; it's ''Voldemort''. The man shows up behind Harry, encouraging him to torture one of his most faithful Deah Eaters. Bellatrix looks more hurt by this than the curse itself, that Voldemort would treat her as another of his playthings. Harry himself is disgusted, and he drops his wand knowing he's a dead kid.
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* Harry's outburst at Ron and Hermoine when they suggest that he teach them Defense Against the Dark Arts. It starts with him thinking it's a joke, but he gets increasingly angry as they smirk at him when he honestly admits that a large measure of luck and help were necessary for him to prevail. It finally culminates in Harry flat-out shouting at both his friends that they have no idea what it's like to be in his position, to have to face the horrors he's faced ''alone'' in most cases, moments away from being murdered, tortured or witnessing someone's death; and often suffering moderate (and, in one case, nearly fatal) injuries and barely escaping with his life, and in the middle of it all, he mentions Cedric Diggory (Voldemort's last victim) and how it could just as easily have been Harry instead. It speaks volumes to the regret, sorrow, and hardship he's undergoing and his overall reluctance to meet such unfair challenges.

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* Harry's outburst at Ron and Hermoine Hermione when they suggest that he teach them Defense Against the Dark Arts. It starts with him thinking it's a joke, but he gets increasingly angry as they smirk at him when he honestly admits that a large measure of luck and help were necessary for him to prevail. It finally culminates in Harry flat-out shouting at both his friends that they have no idea what it's like to be in his position, to have to face the horrors he's faced ''alone'' in most cases, moments away from being murdered, tortured or witnessing someone's death; and often suffering moderate (and, in one case, nearly fatal) injuries and barely escaping with his life, and in the middle of it all, he mentions Cedric Diggory (Voldemort's last victim) and how it could just as easily have been Harry instead. It speaks volumes to the regret, sorrow, and hardship he's undergoing and his overall reluctance to meet such unfair challenges.


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* Snape's Worst Memory. While he was unpleasant and antisocial even as a teenager, it can still be quite hard to picture him being thrashed around, hexed, humiliated, and with his pants forcefully pulled down, with almost no one coming to his defense. Not even a teacher intervenes, and it's implied that this was a regular occurrence. James starting it because he was ''bored'' and nonchalantly saying it's just because Snape ''exists'' makes it even worse.
** It's pretty sad from Lily's perspective too. She was the only one who did the right thing and stood up for someone who was immensely unpopular, and she gets called a slur for it.
** Harry's reaction makes it all worse, with his father becoming a BrokenPedestal and worrying that his mother hated him.
* Earlier, Harry rebounds Snape's Legilimens with a shield charm, and accidentally sees some of his memories, including "a hook-nosed man shouting at a cowering woman, while a small dark-haired boy cried in a corner." The implication being that Snape was abused, or at least grew up in a broken household where he was forced to watch his mother abused. Even though Harry hates his guts, he still feels a flicker of sympathy for him in that moment.
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** Luna is also barefoot in this scene. She says it's because all her shoes have disappeared, and that she suspects Nargles are behind it, but maybe it's because she likes being barefoot.
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* Umbridge is already a vile piece of work, but in the book, it is revealed she uses her quill on little kids, saying "naughty children deserve to be punished."

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** Fred's retort is almost ''worse'' - "Easy for you to say, stuck here! I don't see you risking your neck!" By the end of the series, both Sirius and Fred would wind up "risking their neck" as a part of the Order, and dying as a result.

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