10 Years Since the Downfall of Lord Voldemort
10 Years Since the Downfall of Lord Voldemort As revealed in ITV's JK Rowling Documentary which aired back in December, May 2nd, 1998 was the day Harry finally defeated Lord Voldemort within Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

A couple of visitors have asked us to post this wonderful anniversary. And why not? The Battle of Hogwarts within Deathly Hallows was one of the coolest scenes ever created by Jo. It held what we've been waiting to witness since closing Sorcerer's Stone. And who can forget Molly Weasley's infamous line to Bellatrix Lestrange: "NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!"?

So here's to Harry and his triumphant win against He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Leave your thanks to Harry and Jo in the comments, and ask yourself: Do Wizards have a name for this anniversary?
Posted by Andrew on May 2nd | 406 Comments
Visitor Comments
Posted by thefictionxwelive May 3rd 2008

: ) That is all.


Posted by RedRidingHood May 3rd 2008

Long live Potter!


Posted by LikeLuna May 3rd 2008

Comments to Jo? . Jo, if you're reading this (which I'm not sure why you would be because I bet you have better things to do with your time *cough.encyclopedia.cough *), I think my feelings and those of the entire fandom can be summed up in one word: thanks. For creating this AMAZING WORLD for all of us, and for including the word "girl" in your novel. Directed toward Bellatrix Lestrange. Out of the mouth of Molly Weasley. Now I can die happy. =)


Posted by rooon May 3rd 2008

: )


Posted by alexxx May 3rd 2008

Jo- Your are absolutely brilliant. THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS WONDERFUL SERIES AND FOR GIVING ME SOMETHING VERY EXCITING AND AMAZING TO READ. Thank You! :]]]]]]


Posted by Ginny_Weasly_rocks_13 May 3rd 2008

you know ko i really don't know how i can tahnk you i guess everyoines has said it all i agree! i mean wow your awesome and thank youy so very much (you will never really know how much this means to me!) but thank you for making a world tha i can go to when mine is so messed up thank you for creating a brand new world fro me to live in jo! i love you!


Posted by DIVAbjg May 3rd 2008

LOL, I got a name for the day...In true Peeves' fashion it should be called "Moldie Voldie's Dead and Coldie" Day!


Posted by Alynne May 3rd 2008

Awww, missed it, forgot all about it yesterday. Quite an anniversery though. Thanks, J.K.!


Posted by Slytherin15 May 3rd 2008

omg no way!


Posted by hermyweasley105150 May 3rd 2008

a day for remembrance and victory thank you harry and the count less others who fought to make the world safer for muggles and wizards alike. i will remember those who died forever in my heart but May 2 is also a day for joy at the voldemort's downfall. Thank You Jo.


Posted by hermyweasley105150 May 3rd 2008

hey everyone on may 23 its harry potter day so in remembrance of everything harry and the other witches and wizards have done for us wear your harry potter stuff or anything like cloaks, robes, etc. Tell everyone thank you


Posted by raspberryjam May 3rd 2008

Yay! another day of celebration from harry potter to go along with all the hp character's birtdays i keep track of! as for a name for this holidy, i really like the one someone on the first page of comments mentioned: Voldy Got Pwned Day. :)


Posted by reconrider May 3rd 2008

of course they have a name for it.... its VOV day....Victory over Voldemort.... sounds reasonable to me....


Posted by rooon May 3rd 2008

: )


Posted by SuzieQ May 3rd 2008

"We did it, we bashed them, wee Potter's the one! Now Voldy's gone mouldy so lets all have fun!" WOOOOOT! Congrats Harry on saving the wizarding world! Thanks JKR for giving us the key to a world we never knew existed.


Posted by SurayaBPotter May 3rd 2008

YAY FOR HARRY!!!! a decade since your triump! r.i.p. Fred Weasley :'(


Posted by potpie May 3rd 2008

"The Battle of Hogwarts within Deathly Hallows was one of the coolest scenes ever created by Jo." Who says, Mugglenet? That scene was one of the most DISAPPOINTING scenes in the entire Harry Potter series. But thanks for attempting to make a point


Posted by potpie May 3rd 2008

"The Battle of Hogwarts within Deathly Hallows was one of the coolest scenes ever created by Jo." Who says, Mugglenet? That scene was one of the most DISAPPOINTING scenes in the entire Harry Potter series. But thanks for attempting to make a point


Posted by Kelsey_J May 3rd 2008

I personally like Victory Day best, but if we wanted to go Latin (and I'm sorry if someone has already mentioned this, but I have only read through half of the comments) Victory would be victoria or laurus, so take your pick :)


Posted by HPlover04 May 3rd 2008

I've seen lots of people saying RIP to Fred, Remus, Snape, Dobby and others who certainly deserve it, but no one seems to have mentioned HEDWIG! :( She was always there for Harry and although she didn't die on the day of the Battle of Hogwarts, she died as part of the fight!


Posted by Emi_5 May 3rd 2008

heyy you guys!!......wouldn't it be funny if it was called "NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU girl" DAY??!!!! hahah love it....tell me what you think. :)


Posted by GWisthe1 May 3rd 2008

awwww i missed the anniversery of voldemorts death:( maybe jo will have a name for it in her encyclopedia. cant wait for it btw:)


Posted by KKT May 3rd 2008

Pass around the mead and let's toast to volDEFEAT day!


Posted by i_loverz_HP May 4th 2008

ps.... i seriously wish hagrid would have died also.... I HATE HIM WITH A PASSION!!!!!!!


Posted by potterfan3 May 4th 2008

I take great offense to this..... Sorcerer's... pfft... it's PHILOSOPHER'S!!!!!


Posted by enid_smeek May 4th 2008

that was so kewl!! lord voldemort killing day yest!! woohoo!! 2nd May 1998!! shout out to harry!!


Posted by puddifoot May 4th 2008

Happy St Potter's Day! When I rule the world, this will be a national bank holiday for everyone.


Posted by TomRiddleJunior May 4th 2008


Posted by TomRiddleJunior May 4th 2008

Ya , I was counting up to this day for a long time - Death of Voldy,, and also Severus Snape:( I think the final battle was amazing, but I just wish there was one scene after everything was over, where Harry is dragging Snape's body out of the Shrieking Shack, and someone asks him why is he even bothering about that traitor,,, and then Harry defends Snape, like Dumbledore once did.. And if anyone's noticed (I'm sure they have) around the last 175 pages of the book all happen on 1 day : the dawn of May 1st till the dawn of May 2nd, and 5 out of the 8 horcruxes were destroyed on that one day


Posted by claerwen7 May 4th 2008

wow! i was 7 years old when this happened. thanks JO!


Posted by Moril May 4th 2008

This is my birthday too! Which makes me happy in the extreme! The only thing which could possibly cause me distress about this is that I was (exactly) 10 at the time and therefore if my leter had ever arrived, I would be too young to be in the same year as Harry/Ron/Hermione, or even be in the school at the same time. :( Woot Dark Lord Downfall Day! Do you think maybe they burn him in effigy like Guy Fawkes?


Posted by merrymarge May 4th 2008

Yea to Harry for defeating Lord Voldy! Thanks to Jo for introducing us to the wonderful wizarding world. I wish Harry and company had a parade in their honor for defeating Voldy. I don't know what name they would give this day, how about the defeat of Voldemort.? MerryMarge


Posted by hermyweasley105150 May 4th 2008

On may 23 show you support for Jo and Harry cause its Harry Potter day wear cloaks, robes, uniforms, hats, shirts, etc. Help spred the word tell everyone


Posted by TheWriter May 4th 2008

Yes for the defeat of Voldemort! I have an idea for a name. Not the best, but it's what I got: Harry Potter's Final Victory


Posted by hedwighummer May 4th 2008

Happy insert blank with witty holiday name here day!


Posted by rebel_hermionex7 May 4th 2008

Whoo! This is kind of late, yes. But whatever. They should just dedicate the day to Molly Weasley, becasue she is awesome. I wonder if Hogwarts cancels classes for the day.


Posted by PotterGeek731 May 4th 2008

Voldy's gone moldy


Posted by Roonil May 4th 2008

Woot! Go Harry! Way to pwn the dark lord!


Posted by potterluva9393 May 4th 2008

I'd like to say congrats to Jo for her great writing and also a congrats to our favorite fictional character Harry Potter! Thanks for the biggest, greatest battle EVER!


Posted by Voldemorts1DeathEater May 4th 2008

I HATE EVRYONE WHOS AGAINST LORD VOLDEMORT! That was the only bad thing in the harry potter books. LONG IVE VOLDEMORT( WELL HIS MEMORY AT LEAST!)


Posted by Wotcher16 May 4th 2008

May 2 is my birthday too!!! Woot! xD


Posted by dark_nymph May 4th 2008

To Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived! Wow, I can't believe I missed the day Harry defeated Voldemort! Final exams must be nearby... I seem to be spending more and more time maniacally studying and typing papers... and going steadily more and more insane!


Posted by AvadaCurse May 5th 2008

All HAIL HARRY POTTER! That was the best time of my life! Looking forward to the HP book releases... going to the parties.... being first in line for the movies! I am very sad that there will be no more of the anticipation other than the movies. I have a very awesome chapter in my life now, and I can't wait to share it with my twins (expected in December)! I honestly think Peeves said it best about Harry's defeat over Voldemorte. If you don't know what I am talking about... go back to the book!


Posted by pink_gumball May 5th 2008

That's my birthday! Sweet!


Posted by Bubbly May 5th 2008

Yeah to Harry`s success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!


Posted by hmrpotter May 5th 2008

My friend Keith named it "Hogwarts Freedom Day". In remembrance of Fred, Remus, Tonks, Colin, and others who died in the 2nd Wizarding War.


Posted by Hedwig1617 May 5th 2008

The Battle of Hogwarts; The Wizard Day; We need a really good name. I only realise that i was 9 at that time not 8 lol.


Posted by Dragon_queen4ever May 6th 2008

The scottish Day. -.-. No, it would be called Deus Ex Machina day.


Posted by Hufflepuff_Seeker_ May 6th 2008

That was my favorit line in the book. Shes the best mom ever!!!! Props to everyone who had a hand in that battle. It was a great end to a great beginning. HAPPY DEATH TO VOLDY DAY!!!!


Posted by bhart May 6th 2008

yay!!! thanks to jo and harry!!!!!!!!!!!! :)






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