[HPforGrownups] The Body Count

[Deborah Krupp]

No: HPFGUIDX 173054



prep0strus <prep0strus at yahoo.com> wrote:                                  I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on the body count at the
 end of the big Hogwarts battle. 

<SNIP>
I know this is the Final
 Battle, but... 50 casualties?  In the Encyclopedia I'm going to need
 an 'In Memoriam' page listing the fallen heroes, cause I just don't
 see where the cannon fodder came from.
 
 I'd love to hear any ideas and explanations I've overlooked.
 
 ~Adam (Prep0strus)
 
Deborah:
I think we are led to believe that parents of students, as well as homeowners in Hogsmeade have come to assist in the final battle.  We have to believe they could have been alerted quickly and were able to get into the castle.
Perhaps as these people are not as well-trained as the Order members or Dumbledore's Army members, that would help explain why so many died?
 
     
        



       
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