Bravery is a trait that is synonymous with the Harry Potter franchise. It’s the main signifier of the most popularized Hogwarts house, and yet it doesn’t only belong to characters clad in red and gold. Bravery doesn’t only come from the good guys doing the right things. It comes in many different forms. Several times in the Harry Potter films, characters truly surprised us with their bravery.
[Warning: Spoilers ahead!] 1. Narcissa defies the Dark Lord in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 One of the most understated and unexpected moments of bravery comes from Malfoy’s mother Narcissa. After Voldemort’s killing curse hits Harry in the Forbidden Forest, Narcissa steps forward to ensure that Harry is dead. But at great personal risk, she decides to use this moment to ask Harry if Draco is alive.
After Harry nods, she stands up and lies directly to Voldemort by pronouncing Harry dead. Hermione lands a punch in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Although it is hard to condone violence, anyone watching the third Harry Potter film would be lying if they claim they didn’t cheer at least a little when Hermione sucker-punches Draco. Draco taunts Harry, Ron, and Hermione by joking about Buckbeak’s impending death, and Hermione surprises everyone with a thrust of her fist. Unlike the impulsive Harry and Ron, Hermione has always been thoughtful and calculated, so it is refreshing yet surprising to see her courage to take that swing. “Not my daughter” in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 When Bellatrix Lestrange casts a spell that nearly hits Ginny during the Battle of Hogwarts, it ignites a fury within Molly Weasley. A character often remembered for her wool-knit sweaters and kindness to Harry, Mrs.
Weasley may not seem like the type to battle a Death Eater, but you can see her selfless courage as she springs atop a table and begins dueling Bellatrix. Figg testifies in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Known most for her passion for her cats, Mrs. Figg exhibits great bravery when she testifies on behalf of Harry in front of countless witches and wizards. Until this point, Mrs. Figg has seemed an insignificant character, but she is able to defend Harry and corroborate his statement about the Dementors, which allows Harry to win in court.