The Most Powerful and Memorable Quotes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Highlights

Dobby's sacrifice highlights the power of love and loyalty, leaving a lasting impact on Harry and his friends.

McGonagall's unwavering courage is evident through her defiance and fearlessly using Voldemort's name to defend Hogwarts and its students.

Snape's true intentions are exposed, highlighting his intricate love for Lily and his ultimate redemption as he sacrifices himself to protect Harry.

The final installment of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, titled The Deathly Hallows, has been adapted into two films - The Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2. Both of these movies feature impactful, fascinating, and thought-provoking quotes. While the main trio, Harry, Ron, and Hermione, manage to survive the Second Wizarding War, they must also say goodbye to beloved and controversial characters, such as Snape, who meet their demise at the hands of either the Dark Lord or his followers.

The Deathly Hallows serves as the setting for the ultimate clash between Harry and the formidable dark wizard, Lord Voldemort. The dialogue in these last two Harry Potter movies delves deeply into themes of sacrifice, friendship, love, death, and the eternal battle between good and evil. As a result, it has cemented its place in popular culture as an essential part of the franchise.

10 Dobby's Love For Harry

In the climax of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the loyal free elf, Dobby, arrives at Malfoy Manor to save Harry Potter and his companions. With unwavering love and loyalty towards Harry, Dobby courageously apparates into and out of the Manor.

Dobby escorts Harry, Ron Weasley, Luna Lovegood, and Garrick Ollivander to Shell Cottage, situated on the outskirts of Tinworth. While in the cellar, he clasps Luna and Mr. Ollivander's hands tightly, while instructing Harry and Ron to join him at the top of the stairs within ten seconds. Regrettably, tragedy befalls them during their escape, leaving the courageous Dobby with only a few fleeting moments to live.

9 Dobby's Death

As the trio and Griphook prepare to Disapparate, Dobby, faltering but resolute, reminds a deranged Bellatrix Lestrange of his newfound independence as a free elf. His defiant words serve as a testament to his liberation from a life of servitude. Just moments before they vanish from the Manor, Bellatrix hurls her knife towards them, piercing the chest of the valiant elf. With his last breath, Dobby departs this world, cradled in Harry's arms, leaving behind profound final words:

What a stunning location... perfect for spending time with friends. Dobby feels immense joy being in the company of his dear friend, Harry Potter.

The moment when Bellatrix takes Dobby's life is undeniably one of the most devastating and heartbreaking scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Luna tenderly closes his eyes, while Harry ensures he receives a dignified burial on the sandy shores above Shell Cottage.

8 Harry Confronts Snape

In The Deathly Hallows, Headmaster Snape calls upon students to gather in the Great Hall, cautioning them against supporting Harry Potter, whom he claims was sighted in Hogsmeade beforehand. Shortly afterward, Harry himself emerges in the Great Hall, fearlessly confronting Snape:

You have no right to stand where Dumbledore stood! A man who placed his trust in you. Share with them the truth of that night. Reveal how you met his gaze and took his life.

At the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry helplessly witnessed the killing of Headmaster Dumbledore by Snape, completely unaware that this act was carried out upon Dumbledore's own insistence. Snape assumed responsibility for the act in order to gain the trust of the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters. He refrains from taking action in The Deathly Hallows, but maintains his wand in preparation as Minerva McGonagall steps forward to protect her students. He skillfully deflects McGonagall's spells and swiftly departs the scene instead of engaging in a direct confrontation.

7 McGonagall Calls The Dark Lord By His Name

In an attempt to evade mention of his name, the good side opted to avoid uttering the words 'Voldemort' and instead resorted to labeling the Dark Lord as "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" or "You-Know-Who." Nevertheless, in The Deathly Hallows, McGonagall defies convention and fearlessly utters the Dark Lord's proper name, thereby demonstrating to Professor Filius Flitwick her unwavering confidence in doing so.

His name is Voldemort, and Filius, you should not be afraid to utter it. He will make an attempt on your life, regardless!

Even though speaking Voldemort's name was considered Taboo, the remarkable, quick-witted, and courageous McGonagall seizes the perfect moment just before the Battle of Hogwarts commences. She is prepared to protect herself, her fellow teachers, and the students from the impending threat of Voldemort and his followers.

6 McGonagall Always Wanted To Use 'Piertotum Locomotor'

Using 'Piertotum Locomotar,' McGonagall animates the lifeless suits of armor to assist in defending Hogwarts against Voldemort and his forces during the Battle of Hogwarts. Stand strong, protect our school, and fulfill your duty.

5 Molly Kills Bellatrix

The confrontation between Molly and Bellatrix Lestrange in The Deathly Hallows is a gripping moment in the story. It begins when Bellatrix sets her sights on Ginny Weasley, compelling Molly to rise to the occasion and protect her beloved daughter.

Molly Weasley's fierce declaration, "You b*tch, she's not my daughter!" showcases her deep sense of protection. Although known for her sweet and caring nature, Molly is determined to shield her beloved daughter from the clutches of the wicked witch, Bellatrix. In a final duel between the two, Molly emerges victorious as she unleashes a devastating curse directly at Bellatrix's heart, causing her to crumble into fragments.

4 The Boy Must Die

In Snape's final moments, he hands over his memories to Harry, who immediately immerses himself in the Pensieve. Witnessing the origins of the deep bond between Lily and Snape, Harry also observes Snape's remorse for passing on the prophecy to Voldemort, alongside his desperate plea to Dumbledore for the protection of the Potters. However, one scene from this sequence in particular captures attention: Dumbledore discloses to Snape that Harry must ultimately face death when the time is right. The reason being that Harry unknowingly carries a piece of Voldemort's soul within him, as a result of the fateful Attack at Godric's Hollow. Filled with anger, Snape directly questions Dumbledore's intentions:

So you've preserved his life merely for him to meet his demise at the designated moment? You've nurtured him like a sacrificial animal.

Snape, undoubtedly the most misunderstood character in the Harry Potter series, can be considered a tragic hero. A revelation in The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 unveils the truth that Snape had been acting as Dumbledore's loyal agent from the start. This was his attempt to atone for his mistake of relaying Sybill Trelawney's prophecy to Voldemort during the First Wizarding War. The consequences of Snape's actions were far-reaching and ultimately led to the tragic Attack at Godric's Hollow. Following the heart-wrenching deaths of Lily and James, Snape's journey became a poignant quest for redemption.

3 Dumbledore's Question

In the same Pensieve scene, Dumbledore queries whether Snape truly harbors concern for Harry. In reply, Snape artfully conjures his Patronus - a resplendent silver Doe that gracefully emerges from the tip of his wand. Observing the ethereal creature glide through the window, Dumbledore poses a question to Snape:

Lily! How is this possible after all these years?

The fact that Snape's Patronus is the same as Lily's (a Doe) symbolizes his everlasting love for her. It is clear that Dumbledore is surprised to learn that one of his most skilled agents, who appears cold and distant, still carries a flame for a woman who is no longer alive.

2 Snape Will Always Love Lily

Snape and Lily's friendship deteriorated after their fifth-year Defense Against the Dark Arts Ordinary Wizarding Level test. When Snape was being attacked by James Potter, he unfairly referred to Lily and her kind as "filthy little Mudbloods" while she was trying to help him. Despite Snape's subsequent apology, Lily chose not to forgive him as she believed he was stubborn in his beliefs and was heading towards joining the Death Eaters. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, many years later, Harry witnessed Snape confess to Dumbledore that Lily was his one true love, his "Always."

Snape's love for Lily never wavered. He had been hopeful that she would join him in Slytherin, but she ended up in Gryffindor. Despite this, they remained friends throughout their time at Hogwarts, with Lily constantly making excuses for Snape's actions. However, she did express her disapproval of his interest in the Dark Arts and his questionable companions. Although Snape eventually broke ties with the Death Eaters, it was too late as Lily was no longer alive. Dumbledore trusted Snape to protect her son from Voldemort, fully convinced that the malevolent wizard would resurface in the future.

1 Snape's Last Words

After commanding his trusted snake, Nagini, to execute Snape, Voldemort exits the scene. Harry boldly steps forward, catching Snape's intense gaze. In a solemn tone, Snape implores Harry to retrieve his tears—his memories—and deliver them to the Pensieve. Adhering to Snape's request, Harry obediently fulfills his final duty. Grasping for his last breaths, Snape yearns for one last glimpse into the captivating depths of Lily's eyes.

"See for yourself... Your eyes, they bear a striking resemblance to your mother's."

Harry is constantly reminded in Harry Potter about the striking similarity between his eyes and his mother's. Therefore, it is not surprising that Snape's final words center around Lily. In essence, Snape's dying wish was to gaze upon Lily's eyes one last time, and his words expressed that he saw her presence reflected in their shared child.