The Characters' Evolutions

This is the first time that I am reading the Harry Potter series.  It has been such an exciting journey for me.  I feel so emotionally involved in the series, and I was almost in denial at the end.  I could not believe it was over.  However, even though I was upset that it ended, I truly loved the ending.

            Rowling did an incredible job at wrapping everything up.  I love how she answered every concern, never leaving any questions unanswered.  My favorite part about the end of the series was seeing how every character evolved: Harry won the battle versus Voldemort, where he accepts the noble fact that he might have to die to save others (thank goodness he doesn't!); Ron gains a new self-assurance; Hermione’s intellect proves to be her most powerful weapon; and Neville is finally able to fight back.  Even Molly Weasley exposed a different side of herself when she was battling Bellatrix Lestrange, “NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!” (Deathly Hallows, pg. 736).  Molly proved not only to be a protector, but also a fighter.  The Bildungsroman theme was very evident during the ending of the series.  It was interesting to return back to the first novels and see how much each character had evolved into the person they were at the end of the series. 

            Another thing that I loved (even though it was heartbreaking) about the end of the series was how it was realistic.  It was so depressing to see major characters like Fred, Lupin and Tonks die, but it was also to be expected.  Yes, I disliked the fact that so many important figures in Harry's life were taken from him, but I also believe that the deaths helped Harry to evolve into the person he was at the end of the series.  Not every character was going to survive the battle against Voldemort—that would have been unbelievable.  Although innocent lives would be taken, the deaths were worth it.  The battle of good versus evil was finally won, and all was finally well.