28 major 'Harry Potter' movie deaths, ranked from least to most heartbreaking

Michelle LarkinJul 2, 2020, 03:37 IST

Several main characters in "Harry Potter" tragically died throughout the series.Warner Bros.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for all eight "Harry Potter" films.
The eight "Harry Potter" movies featured quite a few major deaths, primarily due to Voldemort's rampage through the Wizarding World.
Some of the most villainous characters, like Bellatrix and Voldemort, died in their battle for immortality and wizard supremacy.
Other characters, like Cedric Diggory, Lily and James Potter, and Alastor Moody, met their untimely end long before the final fight of good versus evil.
Many of the major deaths from the "Harry Potter" series happen during the Battle of Hogwarts in the final movie.

Due to Lord Voldemort's violent quest for eternal life and wizard supremacy, there were many deaths throughout the eight "Harry Potter" movies, based on the books by controversial author J.K. Rowling.

On a scale of 1 to 10 — with 10 being the saddest — here are 28 notable deaths from the "Harry Potter" film series, ranked from least to most heartbreaking.

Note: Animals, particularly owls like Hedwig, are exempt from this list.

28. Lord Voldemort

Voldemort died at the end of the series. Warner Bros.

27. Bellatrix Lestrange

Bellatrix Lestrange died during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

26. Scabior

Scabior also died during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

25. Quirinus Quirrell

Voldemort used Professor Quirrell's body to enter Hogwarts undetected. Warner Bros.

24. Nicolas Flamel

The story of his death was relayed to Harry in the first movie, but the character doesn't appear on screen until the "Fantastic Beasts" series. Warner Bros.

23. Gellert Grindelwald

Voldemort killed Grindelwald. Warner Bros.

22. Regulus Black

Regulus died after acquiring the locket Horcrux. Warner Bros.

21. Rufus Scrimgeour

Rufus Scrimgeour was the Minister for Magic before he died. Warner Bros.

20. Gregory Goyle

Gregory Goyle died from his own fire spell. Warner Bros.

19. Griphook

Voldemort killed Griphook along with several other goblins. Warner Bros.

18. Bathilda Bagshot

Voldemort reanimated Bathilda Bagshot's corpse after killing her. Warner Bros.

17. Mykew Gregorovitch

Voldemort killed Mykew Gregorovitch during his search for the Elder Wand. Warner Bros.

16. James Potter

Voldemort killed James Potter in his quest to destroy Harry. Warner Bros.

15. Lavender Brown

Fenrir Greyback killed Lavender Brown during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

14. Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody

Alastor Moody died during the Battle of the Seven Potters. Warner Bros.

13. Frank Bryce

Voldemort killed Frank Bryce in the fourth movie. Warner Bros.

12. Charity Burbage

Voldemort killed the Hogwarts Muggle Studies professor in front of the Death Eaters. Warner Bros.

11. Colin Creevey

Colin Creevey was another character who died during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

10. Nymphadora Tonks

Nymphadora Tonks risked her life during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

9. Albus Dumbledore

Severus Snape killed Albus Dumbledore. Warner Bros.

8. Severus Snape

Voldemort killed Severus Snape during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

7. Myrtle Warren ("Moaning Myrtle")

Myrtle was killed by the basilisk while she was a student at Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

6. Remus Lupin

Remus Lupin died alongside his wife during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

5. Fred Weasley

Fred was killed during the Battle of Hogwarts. Warner Bros.

4. Dobby

Bellatrix Lestrange killed Dobby the house-elf. Warner Bros.

3. Sirius Black

Bellatrix Lestrange was also responsible for the death of Sirius Black. Warner Bros.

2. Lily Potter

Lily Potter died to save her son. Warner Bros.

1. Cedric Diggory

Peter Pettigrew killed Cedric Diggory after the Triwizard Tournament. Warner Brothers

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