The BRUTAL Death of Peter Pettigrew (NOT SHOWN in the Films) - Harry Potter Book Vs Movie

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🗓️ 24 May 2023

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing the death of Peter Pettigrew - aka Wormtail-- former Marauder, Order of the Phoenix member, and later Death Eater.

In the magical world of Harry Potter, the fate of characters often serves as a reflection of their choices and allegiances. One such character, whose destiny diverges significantly between J.K. Rowling's books and the film adaptations, is Peter. Known for his cunning and treachery, Pettigrew's demise in the books is a fitting end to his character arc, emphasizing the consequences of his betrayal and disloyalty. However, in the film adaptation, his death is notably omitted, leaving his fate shrouded in ambiguity and raising questions about the impact of this choice on the story's overall message. Today we're going to dive into a detailed comparison of Peter Pettigrew's death in the Harry Potter books and movies, exploring the significance of his character's fate and the implications of its omission from the film. Join me as we unravel the threads of Pettigrew's twisted tale and analyze the narrative choices that shaped his destiny in both mediums.

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0:56.2	Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.
1:03.7	Today we're going to be discussing the death of Peter Petigrew, aka Wormtail, former
1:09.0	Morauder, Order of the Phoenix member, and later Death-Eater.
1:13.3	In the magical world of Harry Potter, the fate of characters often serves as a reflection
1:17.7	of their choices and allegiances.
1:20.8	One such character whose destiny diverges significantly between J.K. Ruling's books and
1:25.9	the film adaptations is Peter.
1:28.0	Known for his cunning and treachery, Petigrew's demise in the books is a fitting end to
1:33.0	his character arc, emphasizing the consequences of his betrayal and disloyalty.
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