Why did Narcissa betray Voldemort?

Narcissa knew that the only way she would be permitted to enter Hogwarts, and find her son, was as part of the conquering army. She no longer cared whether Voldemort won. She didn't only want information about Draco, she wanted to get to him.

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Why did Narcissa say Draco is he dead?

When Voldemort asked her to check if Harry was dead and she realised he was, in fact, still breathing, Narcissa seized her opportunity. Harry revealed that Draco was still very much alive, and she lied to her master in order to get closer to him.

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Why did Narcissa ask Draco if Harry was alive?

This was how Narcissa could go back to Hogwarts, and get a chance to see her son again. As such, she wanted to determine if her son was truly alive, before she took such a huge risk! In the books, Narcissa and her husband were desperately trying to find Draco amidst the chaos.

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Why did Narcissa protect Harry?

She helped Harry because she believed he could win and that if she did that her son would be safe and that was all she cared about in the end.

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Why Narcissa Malfoy fooled everyone?

Although Narcissa's motivation was to protect her family rather than go against Voldemort, the courage it took to lie to him can't be underestimated. The untruth she told him probably saved Harry's life – and sealed Voldemort's fate.

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The Moment Narcissa Malfoy Knew She Had To Betray Voldemort

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Why did Narcissa not say Harry was alive?

Draco Malfoy's mother Narcissa was cold, cunning and devoted to the Dark Lord. But she was also a mother, which meant she was willing to risk everything to make sure her son was safe. When Harry survived Voldemort's Killing Curse for the second time, Narcissa pretended he was dead so she could get to Draco.

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Did Bellatrix love Narcissa?

Narcissa the devoted mother

If Bellatrix managed to muster affection for anyone other than Voldemort, it was her younger sister (even at the height of the Second Wizarding War, Bellatrix and Narcissa called each other Cissy and Bella, no doubt childhood nicknames they'd given each other).

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Why didn t Draco tell Bellatrix it was Harry?

Draco had several reasons for lying to Bellatrix, including the fact that he was never a bad person. Moreover, he no longer found working for the Dark Lord appealing and hated how Voldemort treated his family. He did not intend to harm anyone and believed Harry was the only person capable of defeating Voldemort.

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Why did Narcissa divorce Lucius?

In fact, Lucius' own support to Voldemort is revealed to come only under some form of duress, which is likely Narcissa's Veela Allure. When Lucius turns on Voldemort due to the reveal of his Horcruxes, Narcissa divorces him, taking 75% of Malfoy's wealth with her.

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Why did Narcissa love Lucius?

Narcissa and Lucius both enjoyed being members of the social elite, and loved and spoiled their only child. Unlike Bellatrix, who did not hold love for her husband, Narcissa truly loved Lucius. Narcissa was very upset when he was briefly imprisoned in Azkaban and became defensive when others mentioned his failures.

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Why did the Elder Wand not belong to Snape?

This nuance was lost on Lord Voldemort, who wrongly assumed Severus Snape held the Elder Wand because he was Dumbledore's killer, when in reality Draco had disarmed Dumbledore before Snape arrived on the scene, making Malfoy the wand's true new owner.

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Did Harry ever use Avada Kedavra?

Though Harry encountered many opportunities that deemed Avada Kedavra necessary, it remains as one of the Unforgivable Curses Harry Potter never cast. For one, he viewed the spell as an immoral practice commonly used by users of the Dark Arts.

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How did Harry survive Avada Kedavra in the forest?

Voldemort intentionally made six Horcruxes, but when he used Avada Kedavra on Harry, he unintentionally created a seventh Horcrux. Instead of dying, Lily's love for Harry created a counter 'curse' known as Sacrificial Protection and saved Harry.

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Was Neville The Chosen One?

While most fans agree that Harry is the unrefuted Chosen One, the final Deathly Hallows film (in particular) sways heavily toward highlighting a heroic Neville, revitalizing the debate regarding which boy is better suited for the iconic title. "The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ...

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How old was Narcissa Malfoy when she died?

Narcissa Capdevila (born Malfoy), 1968 - 2021

Narcissa passed away on month day 2021, at age 52.

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Why was Narcissa not a Death Eater?

J. K. Rowling stated that Narcissa Malfoy was not a Death Eater, but merely agreed with the philosophy of blood purity. Why she never became a Death Eater is unknown, but it is most likely this was because of her overwhelming love, loyalty and commitment to her family above anything else.

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What happened to the Malfoys after Voldemort died?

The Malfoys are able to avoid serving time in Azkaban, as they provide evidence that helps the Ministry track down the Death Eaters who had fled after the war.

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Was Narcissa sad when Bellatrix died?

Though Narcissa may not necessarily have agreed with all of bellatrix's life decisions, and her views, she certainly loved her sister, and will have certainly mourned her death.

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Why did Narcissa hate Astoria?

Despite Astoria being a Greengrass -- a family that belonged to the Sacred Twenty-Eight -- Lucius and Narcissa didn't approve of Astoria because of her more tolerant view of Muggles.

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Did Bellatrix feel sorry for killing Sirius?

Bellatrix Lestrange Killed her own cousin, Sirius Black: She killed Sirius (who was her cousin) during the battle at the Department of Mysteries. She was remorseless and was cackling in glee after she had murdered Sirius.

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Did Bellatrix know she had a Horcrux?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

In this book, Rowling reveals that Bellatrix is the guardian of Helga Hufflepuff's cup (though she is unaware that it is a Horcrux), which Voldemort has entrusted the Lestranges to keep in their Gringotts vault.

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Did Harry use an unforgivable curse on Bellatrix?

Cruciatus Curse ('Crucio')

Harry tried to use this spell himself. The first time was against Bellatrix after she had killed Sirius.

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Who got Bellatrix pregnant?

When was Bellatrix Lestrange pregnant with Voldemort's child? So we all know by now that Delphi Diggory ain't Delphi Diggory. Nope, she's the child of Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange, who was born at Malfoy Manor just before the Battle of Hogwarts.

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Did Voldemort ever love Bellatrix?

He did not love anyone, and did not care to be loved. He felt nothing for his family, and only wanted his friends in school to rally around him because he wanted to hold power over them. Bellatrix Lestrange was obviously in love with him and worshiped him, but he only cared for her servitude, not her.

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When did Bellatrix and Voldemort have a child?

Delphi was conceived from a liaison between Voldemort and Bellatrix. She was born at Malfoy Manor, shortly before the 1998 Battle of Hogwarts. As Bellatrix and Voldemort were both killed in the Battle and Bellatrix's husband Rodolphus was imprisoned at Azkaban, Delphi was raised by Euphemia Rowle, a Death Eater.

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