Why didn't they heal George in Harry Potter?

They couldn't heal George's ear because it was severed by Snape's Dark magic curse, Sectumsempra, which causes permanent damage and prevents severed body parts from being regrown, unlike injuries from lesser magic, even though the counter-curse existed for Malfoy's wounds, it couldn't restore a lost body part, and George dealt with it by making light of his "holey" status.

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Why didn't they just heal George's ear?

the reason why George's ear can't be healed is because sectumsempra is a curse that snape created, but he also made a counter to fix any damage. He created the spell in the event he needed to use it to stop the bullies, kind of when a kid who is bullied gets a gun and keeps it in his bag.

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Could Snape have healed George?

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows George's ear gets cut off by a stray Sectumsempra (cast by Snape). Now this was an act of Dark Magic and therefore George's ears could not be healed: Mrs. Weasley looked around and said, “I can't make it grow back, not when it's been removed by Dark Magic.

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Did George get injured in Harry Potter?

However, he was still fairly tall, as he is mentioned as being taller than Harry Potter. As a result of an injury from Severus Snape's Sectumsempra during the Battle of the Seven Potters, George has lost one of his ears, briefly distinguishing him from his identical twin until Fred's death.

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Why did Snape curse George's ear off?

The injury was caused by Snape's Sectumsempra spell in order to stop the Death Eaters from hurting George (who he thought was Harry) and Lupin, but missed and hit George. Hermione and Kingsley then arrived, both unharmed, followed by Arthur and Fred Weasley, both concerned for George.

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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Snape are consistently named among the most heartbreaking due to their profound loyalty, tragic lives, or sudden, impactful losses, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for his pure heart and newfound freedom, and Fred's death devastating his twin George and family, notes Quora and Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/groups/309399756202202/posts/2389613828180774, and Reddit.
 

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Why didn't Voldemort just disarm Snape instead of killing him?

He viewed Snape as loyal so rather than kill him by his own hand, he gave Nagini the kill. Voldemort believed that Snape had to be killed to make the elder wand work, since Snape killed Dumbledore.

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Did Harry ever see Fawkes again?

Following Dumbledore's death, Fawkes sang his Lament over the grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and then flew away, never to be seen again. His tail feathers were the cores of the two twin wands which were held by Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter.

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Did George marry Fred's girlfriend?

George Weasley and Angelina Johnson

So we all know that Angelina Johnson went out with Fred Weasley – they danced 'exuberantly' at the Yule Ball together – although for how long is uncertain. It makes her later marriage to George Weasley particularly interesting.

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How did Snape reverse sectumsempra?

The flow of blood seemed to ease; Snape wiped the residue from Malfoy's face and repeated his spell. Now the wounds seemed to be knitting." Vulnera Sanentur was the song-like incantation of a healing spell which healed deep wounds, and could also be used as the counter-curse for the curse Sectumsempra.

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Who was Snape truly loyal to?

Snape's fierce devotion to and love of his childhood friend Lily, Harry's mother, is the foundation of that loyalty. After Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Snape's loyalty was a matter of intense debate among the fans.

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Why did Snape look angry when he killed Dumbledore?

He's upset and disgusted at what he has to do. He is probably also still very angry that Dumbledore told him that Harry must die, and that he thinks that his job of protecting Harry was a lie. It doesn't take away from Snape's true loyalties.

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What does 394 mean in Harry Potter?

Page 394 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban refers to Professor Snape telling the class to turn to that page in their Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) textbook, which is about werewolves, a deliberate hint that the substitute teacher, Professor Lupin, is one himself, a secret Snape was trying to expose. While the specific text varies slightly by edition, it introduces the topic of werewolves as nocturnal beasts, contrasting with the Red Caps and Hinky-Punks they were learning about, to reveal Lupin's true nature. 

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What happened to George after Fred's death?

George never truly got over Fred's death. He eventually married Angelina Johnson, and named his first child Fred in loving memory of the twin brother he lost during the final battle. The couple also had a daughter named Roxanne.

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How to tell if it's Fred or George?

The best way to differentiate would be:

  1. Fred has a rounder face than George. George's face is longer, more oval-shaped.
  2. The facial traits are more defined and pronounced in George and softer in Fred.

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What curse hit George Weasley?

George loses one of his ears to Snape's Sectumsempra curse (which was aimed at a Death Eater's wand hand, but missed).

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When did Hermione get pregnant?

Hermione Granger became pregnant with her first child, Rose, after the Second Wizarding War, likely around 2005, and had her second child, Hugo, around 2007, both with Ron Weasley, after they settled down following the war, with Rose inheriting Ron's red hair and Hugo Hermione's brown hair. 

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Why did Charlie Weasley never marry?

Following the war, Charlie did not marry or have children, as he was more interested in studying dragons than in forming a romantic attachment. However, he had many nieces and nephews through all of his living siblings.

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Who is the least loved Weasley?

Obviously Percy is a least favorite, but I also feel like he's such an important character for the plot of the story. His character shows how easy it is to get sucked into propaganda and do the wrong thing even when you've been raised properly, and how political discord can tear families apart.

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Who is the LGBTQ character in Harry Potter?

The main LGBTQ+ character confirmed by J.K. Rowling is Albus Dumbledore, revealed to be gay and to have had a passionate, intense love relationship with the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in their youth, though this isn't explicitly detailed in the books but rather in later interviews and supplementary materials. While not canon, some fans also interpret other characters like Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, or even Harry Potter as queer, but Dumbledore and Grindelwald are the key confirmed figures. 

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How old was Lily when she died?

But yeah, in the books James and Lily were 21 when they died. Sirius, Remus, Peter and Snape were all 30-31 at the start of the series.

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Why was the 3rd floor forbidden?

History. The third-floor corridor was out-of-bounds during the 1991–1992 school year due to the entrance to the Underground Chambers, in which the Philosopher's Stone was hidden, being there, guarded by Fluffy.

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Why is Nagini so loyal to Voldemort?

Connection with Voldemort: Being one of Voldemort's Horcruxes, Nagini had a strong telepathic bond with her master and was capable of speaking to him over long distances. Voldemort could also possess Nagini at some circumstances.

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What did Nagini do to Snape?

Instead, Snape was bitten by Nagini multiple times and died as a result of blood loss. The only thing worse that Voldy could have done is to Crucio him before killing him. I'd say it was just necessary for the plot, as Snape needed a slow death in order for Harry to be able to get his memories.

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What were Snape's last words?

Severus Snape's last words differ between the book and movie: in the book, they are a gurgling "Look at me" as he dies, wanting to see Lily Potter's eyes one last time. In the movie, he manages to say, "You have your mother's eyes," a poignant line revealing his enduring love for Harry's mother, Lily, just before dying. 

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