KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -In the film, the scene was made even more heartbreaking, as Hedwig was killed while attempting to protect Harry from Death Eaters. J.K. Rowling has said previously: ‘The loss of Hedwig represented a loss of innocence and security.

Detailed explanation-2: -In her estimation, in an attempt to protect the true Harry’s identity, Snape sacrifices Hedwig, thus keeping the other Death Eaters off his scent albeit for only a short time.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, while stuck in the cage, Hedwig gets hit by a killing curse aimed at Harry’s direction and dies.

Detailed explanation-4: -While some thought she died saving Potter from a death curse, she actually faked her demise with help from Professor Severus Snape.