I've used this space before to write about how, out of all the characters in "Harry Potter" who kick the bucket, it was the death of Dobby the House Elf that hit me the hardest.

"What!" Toby Jones exclaimed in mock seriousness when MTV recently asked him about the character, who he voices. "He DIES?!?"

Ok, very funny Mr. Jones. But, seriously, not to get all Dr. Phil on you here, but how does that make you feel? Read more...

SPOILER WARNING: ENTRY CONCERNS EVENTS FROM "DEATHLY HALLOWS"
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Forget Sirius Black, Albus Dumbledore, Remus Lupin, or even Fred Weasley - brave and strong wizards all who fell in the quest to vanquish Lord Voldemort. For many fans, no death in the series caused more sobs than that of a certain character from the last book.

After the jump, find out what author J.K. Rowling had to say about the tragic demise. Read more...