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How I would design memorials for deceased characters in Harry Potter:

Remus Lupin (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Remus_Lupin.jpeg ) -

Remus Lupin was a werewolf that taught at Hogwarts for a year. He was a very kind person that was also friends with Harry Potter’s parents. He continued to persevere and help Harry fight Voldemort. He died during the Battle of Hogwarts against the Death Eaters. I would make his memorial a floating moon representative of his werewolf powers. This moon would change depending on the moon phase and would glow differently every full moon to warn the students of any werewolves. The moon represents emotion and the periods of life which would represent his legacy living on. This would be placed in front of the forest at Hogwarts.
Dumbledore was the headmaster of Hogwarts. He was a wise and intelligent wizard who sacrificed himself to aide in the fight against Voldemort. His memorial would consist of an oak tree. An oak tree is symbolic for wisdom and as it grows, it can remind the students of Hogwarts of Dumbledore’s knowledge growing throughout his many years as a wizard. His memorial would be at the entrance of Hogwarts.

Severus Snape (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Ootp076.jpg ) - 

Snape’s morality was uncertain through much of the series. Initially, he seemed someone who was against Harry Potter and worked with Voldemort. Later, it was shown that he supported Harry and was secretly working against Voldemort which led to his death. I would design his memorial with two sides. One side would have lilies, his love for Lily Potter, and a wand signifying his greatness as both a wizard and teacher. The other side would be half a granite dome with grass around it and a snake on the top. This would show his Slytherin side and how he fell victim to Voldemort. I would place this memorial near the main doors of Hogwarts.


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  1. Pranayi GhorpadeSeptember 10, 2023 at 7:47 PM

    I like the creative thinking that you put into each of the designs and what parts of the design symbolize for.

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