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Recapping the Battle of Hogwarts: 20 Years Later

by Richa Venkatraman · May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018, marks the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. This day marks 20 years since the conclusion of the final chapter in young Harry Potter’s story, his harrowing, heart-stopping, and ultimately triumphant fight against the forces of evil. Here’s how it all went down.

All times are in BST (British Standard Time). The events leading up to the invasion of Hogwarts take place on the night of May 1, while the events of the battle itself take place during the early hours of May 2.

 

8:00 p.m. – Escape from Gringotts

 

The trio has escaped Gringotts on the back of the blind dragon. They are flying north from London. #BattleofHogwarts20

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— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

 

8:52 p.m. – The Trio on the Back of the Dragon

 

The sun sets over Scotland as the trio nears the end of their day-long journey on the back of the Gringotts dragon. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/RtZUe9kWP7

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9:45 p.m. – A Leap of Faith

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione jump from the dragon’s back into a Scottish lake. #BattleOfHogwarts20

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10:10 p.m. – Hogsmeade

 

A Caterwauling Charm goes off as the trio Apparates into a virtually completely dark Hogsmeade. Death Eaters and Dementors begin a search for the intruders. The trio escapes into the Hog’s Head pub. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/PzOCtKspa3

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Harry, Ron, and Hermione narrowly escape the clutches of the Death Eaters thanks to a timely Patronus Charm from Aberforth Dumbledore.

 

10:15 p.m. – The True Story Revealed

 

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione learn the true story of Ariana Dumbledore and the terrible price Albus paid for love and the greater good.

 

10:30 p.m. – Home at Last

 

Neville shows up in Ariana’s portrait and guides the trio through a tunnel into the Room of Requirement in Hogwarts. #BattleOfHogwarts20

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The rebellious students of Hogwarts are overjoyed to see Harry, Ron, and Hermione, whose example inspired many of them to fight for their fellow students and their school. Soon, old friends and allies reunite and prepare to fight one last time.

 

10:40 p.m. – Wit Beyond Measure

 

Luna brings Harry to the Ravenclaw common room to show him Rowena Ravenclaw’s Diadem. Alecto Carrow emerges from where she has been keeping watch and touches her Dark Mark. Luna Stuns Alecto. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/AR2il4cN2o

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Luna and Harry travel to Ravenclaw Tower, only to fall into Lord Voldemort’s trap. Soon, Voldemort’s forces will descend upon Hogwarts with a vengeance.

 

10:42 p.m. – The Unforgivable

 

 

A surge of fierce love for his mentor, Minerva McGonagall, gives Harry enough strength to cast the Cruciatus Curse on Amycus Carrow.

 

10:50 p.m. – Ron’s Brilliant Idea

 

Student: “I just saw Ron Weasley and that Granger girl go into Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom. What could they be doing in there at a time like this?” #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/xsQ7zpvN3b

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Ron and Hermione enter the Chamber of Secrets to retrieve Basilisk fangs. This stroke of brilliance from Ron enables Hermione to destroy Hufflepuff’s cup.

 

10:55 p.m. – Fight and Flight

 

Severus Snape duels with Professors McGonagall, Flitwick, and Sprout, and winds up “[doing] a bunk,” leaving a “Snape-shaped hole in the window.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/10FagQ1ni5

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

Severus Snape encounters Minerva McGonagall as she rallies her colleagues and prepares for the battle. He flees the school for his master’s side as students and fighters gather in the Great Hall.

 

11:00 p.m. – Voldemort Arrives

 

#PansyParkinson cries out, “But he's there! Potter's there! Someone grab him!” Students stand up in protest, and McGonagall instructs Pansy and the other Slytherins unwilling to fight to leave with Filch. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/KOQopy62wG

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11:10 a.m. – Kingsley’s Plan

 

All remaining students, professors, and Order members are in the Great Hall. Kingsley Shacklebolt steps forward to propose a plan of action. #BattleOfHogwarts20

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— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

 

11:40 p.m. – The Gray Lady’s Tale

 

 

 

11:55 p.m. – Hagrid Arrives

 

As Harry runs off with no idea of the location of the Diadem, he hears a loud crash, and Hagrid comes flying in through a window. Hagrid immediately gives Harry a “cursory and rib-cracking hug.” #BattleOfHogwarts20

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— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

 

12:00 a.m. – The Battle Commences

 

The Battle of Hogwarts commences: The castle is bombarded with powerful spells and curses. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/2EyIlZ3afS

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12:05 a.m. – Hogwarts Is Threatened

 

Chaos ensues as Death Eaters attempt to find a way to break through a heavily-protected Hogwarts. “The whole castle shook, and Harry knew […] that it was in the grip of enchantments more sinister than those of the teachers and the Order.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 (Art by danielabdu) pic.twitter.com/FTt1uXIJ9y

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

 

12:15 a.m. – Ron and Hermione

 

 

 

12:15 a.m. – Hufflepuff’s Cup Is Destroyed

Harry finally reunites with Ron and Hermione, who have just destroyed the Hufflepuff Cup Horcrux in the Chamber of Secrets. “It was Ron, all Ron’s idea! Wasn’t it absolutely brilliant?” gushes Hermione. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/bMqWNTSml2

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

12:22 a.m. – The Kiss

“Running at Ron, [Hermione] flung [her arms] around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that he lifted Hermione off her feet.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 https://t.co/tvVTyl3zdp

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

12:25 a.m. – The Room of Hidden Things

 

The trio exits the Room of Requirements and enters again to search for the Diadem, and are attacked by Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle. #BattleOfHogwarts20

Who is Draco really fighting for?

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Crabbe conjures Fiendfyre. "Flaming serpents, chimaeras, and dragons rose and fell and rose again…" #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/LkDOATPxwu

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 1, 2018

 

12:55 a.m. – The Diadem Is Destroyed

 

The Diadem Horcrux is destroyed by Crabbe’s Fiendfyre in the Room of Requirement. Crabbe is killed during the incident. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/z3wBD6Qb0D

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1:00 a.m. – Leaving the Room of Requirement

 

The trio leaves the Room of Requirement with Malfoy and Goyle and finds the Battle of Hogwarts is still in full swing. #BattleOfHogwarts20

(#PotterArt by https://t.co/KrO8LuaG2A) pic.twitter.com/PC1JIEa5U8

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

1:10 a.m. – The World Had Ended

 

 

An explosion tears Harry’s world apart.

 

1:15 a.m. – Harry Looks Inside Voldemort’s Mind

 

Hermione encourages Harry to use his mind connection with Voldemort to learn his location.

“He’s in the Shrieking Shack. The snake’s with him. […] He’s just sent Lucius Malfoy to find Snape.” #BattleOfHogwarts20

Which location to you prefer?

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1:20 a.m. – Heading to the Shrieking Shack

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione run through the castle, heading for the Shrieking Shack. They pass Trelawney launching crystal balls at Death Eaters. “‘I have more!’ shrieked Professor Trelawney from over the banisters. ‘More for any who want them!‘” #BattleOfHogwarts20
(Art by tacaret) pic.twitter.com/Uwv1IhkVuW

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

 

1:45 a.m. – Giants in Battle

 

The trio sees Hagrid being carried off by giant spiders to the Forbidden Forest. Grawp fights with a much larger giant. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/mpXA8kRa4L

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

 

2:00 a.m. – Expecto Patronum

 

 

A grieving, hopeless Harry is saved by Luna, Ernie, and Seamus.

 

2:15 a.m. – Harry, Ron, and Hermione Reach the Shrieking Shack

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione crawl through the tunnel to the Shrieking Shack. Harry dons the Invisibility Cloak to spy on Voldemort and Snape. #BattleOfHogwarts20

Does Lord Voldemort feel anything (sadness?) for killing Snape?

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

2:20 a.m. – Snape’s Demise

 

On Voldemort’s orders, Nagini strikes Snape several times in the neck, fatally wounding him. Severus Snape dies, but not before shedding memories from his eyes and mouth for Harry to take. “Look… at… me…” #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/oBdjBu0ako

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione reach the Whomping Willow and crawl through the tunnel to the Shrieking Shack just in time to witness the gruesome death of Severus Snape.

 

2:25 a.m. – Ceasefire

 

Voldemort’s voice echoes again, ordering Harry to face him in the Forbidden Forest. Should Harry resist, Voldemort says, “I shall find you, and I shall punish every last man, woman, and child who has tried to conceal you from me. One hour.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/nuYkFnx8W8

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

Voldemort is sure that Harry will not refuse his offer after seeing the devastation his army has wrought on the castle.

 

2:40 a.m. – The Pensieve

 

Harry enters Dumbledore’s office, locates the Pensieve, and places Snape’s memories in it. Harry dives in. #BattleOfHogwarts20 https://t.co/QxbmXgqg95

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Harry cannot bring himself to look upon the dead any longer than he has to. Instead, he escapes into the memories of Severus Snape.

 

2:50 a.m. – At the Close

 

 

Knowing he must die, Harry walks alone to the Forbidden Forest, past his friends and family, to meet his ultimate fate with the aid of the Resurrection Stone.

 

3:30 a.m. – Harry Arrives at Voldemort’s Camp

 

Just as Voldemort laments, “I expected him to come. […] I was, it seems… mistaken,” Harry removes the Invisibility Cloak, revealing himself. #BattleOfHogwarts20

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3:35 a.m. – The Ultimate Sacrifice

 

Just moments after Harry appears, Voldemort raises his wand. “[Harry] saw the mouth move and a flash of green light, and everything was gone.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/3mtGxjVIBx

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

Just moments after Harry appears, Voldemort raises his wand. “[Harry] saw the mouth move and a flash of green light, and everything was gone.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 https://t.co/Tjc99sfBpW

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

Harry arrives at Voldemort’s camp at the stroke of midnight. Minutes later, Voldemort kills him in triumph, and Harry is sent to King’s Cross station and beyond.

 

3:50 a.m. – The Flaw in the Plan

 

 

Narcissa Malfoy falsely announces that Harry is indeed dead. Voldemort and the Death Eaters march toward Hogwarts triumphantly. Hagrid, weeping, carries Harry’s body. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/5fQC3xS3Ut

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

4:30 a.m. – The Bravery of Neville Longbottom

 

Everyone comes outside to see Harry’s lifeless body. Voldemort invites the onlookers to join him. “‘I’ll join you when hell freezes over,’ said Neville. ‘Dumbledore’s Army!’” #BattleOfHogwarts20

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4:45 a.m. – The Final Horcrux Is Destroyed

 

Neville is put into a full Body-Bind Curse underneath an aflame Sorting Hat. Neville breaks from the curse, pulls Gryffindor’s Sword from the Hat, and kills Nagini. Amid the chaos, Harry slips from Hagrid’s arms and disappears. #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/qxtQDcKgHZ

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4:50 a.m. – The Battle Continues

 

The battle continues with the addition of reinforcements. Everyone is driven back into the castle. Amid the chaos, Molly Weasley kills Bellatrix Lestrange. #BattleOfHogwarts20

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5:20 a.m. – The Final Battle

 

In the Great Hall, in front of everyone, Harry and Voldemort face off. Harry explains the allegiance of the Elder Wand, and how it never belonged to Snape, but to Draco, and now, to Harry. Harry challenges Tom Riddle to try for some remorse. #BattleOfHogwarts20
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5:30 a.m. – Victory

 

The rising sun shines its first light into the room. Voldemort’s Killing Curse is countered by Harry’s Disarming Charm. “Voldemort was dead, killed by his own rebounding curse, and Harry stood with two wands in his hand, staring down at his enemy’s shell.” #BattleOfHogwarts20 pic.twitter.com/vOEy3bqZxa

— MuggleNet: #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999 (@MuggleNet) May 2, 2018

 

 

Today, we remember the sacrifices of those brave men, women, and children who fought to bring Voldemort down. We remember those who gave their lives so that future generations could know a wizarding world free of tyranny. Most of all, we remember the steely courage of Harry Potter, master of death, the hero who stood between Tom Riddle and the rest of the wizarding world, and the young man who triumphed over evil.

Harry Potter, today we raise our wands to you.

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