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

Last year, on the May 2 anniversary of the battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling began a tradition of apologizing for one character death per anniversary. She started in 2015 with Fred Weasley. Since today is May 2, 2016, Rowling returned to Twitter to share her second apology, along with reasons why she killed off this year's tribute: beloved teacher/Marauder/werewolf Remus "Moony" Lupin, played on screen by 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✨#18YearsBattleOfHogwartspic.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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