J.K. Rowling Apologizes for, and Explains, Another Harry Potter Death

Last year, on the May 2 anniversary of the battle of Hogwarts, David Thewlis.

Once again, it's the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts so, as promised, I shall apologise for a death. This year: Remus Lupin.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2016

In the interests of total honesty I'd also like to confess that I didn't decide to kill Lupin until I wrote Order if the Phoenix.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2016

Arthur lived, so Lupin had to die. I'm sorry. I didn't enjoy doing it. The only time my editor ever saw me cry was over the fate of Teddy. ????

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2016

Baby Teddy! He's the son of Lupin and Tonks, who were both killed in the battle. Twitter is honoring the anniversary by trending #18YearsBattleOfHogwarts with some tributes that may make your eyes water.

To all the brave wizards who brandished their wands on this memorable day✨#18YearsBattleOfHogwarts pic.twitter.com/FlIOr94Ofo

— 송중기 (@IanneLaolao) May 2, 2016

It's been #18YearsBattleOfHogwarts Wands up for all those we lost ???? pic.twitter.com/JCxhz4o6oV

— L(arry)iz ⚓ 62 Days (@Dont_Stop_Larry) May 2, 2016

Do you think they'll do a major worldwide event in 2018 for the 20th anniversary? We should probably feel bad for caring more about this than most real-life events, but ... nope.

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