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J.K. Rowling Apologizes for 'Harry Potter' Character's Death

J.K. Rowling poses for the photographers during a photo call to unveil her new book, entitled: 'The Casual Vacancy', at the Southbank Centre in London, Sept. 27, 2012.
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ByMICHAEL ROTHMAN
May 04, 2015, 7:13 PM

— -- J.K. Rowling wants to make amends for one "Harry Potter" character's death -- Fred Weasley.

Over the weekend, she tweeted, "Today I would just like to say: I'm really sorry about Fred. *Bows head in acceptance of your reasonable ire*"

She added, "I thought I might apologise for one death per anniversary. Fred was the worst for me, so I started with him."

Fred died towards the end of the series during the battle at Hogwarts.

What about Dobby?

Rowling also addressed a fan when they asked "what would you say to someone who has failed to find meaning and wants to finally give up?"

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