J.K. Rowling recalls the Battle of Hogwarts

On May 2nd 1998, the Battle of Hogwarts was taken place and J.K. Rowling, as promised last year, apologized publicy, through her Twitter account, for the death of one of her characters. This year’s chosen one was Remus Lupin.

Once again, it's the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts so, as promised, I shall apologise for a death. This year: Remus Lupin.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2016

Exactly one year ago, Jo decided that at each Battle of Hogwarts “birthday”, she would apologize on her Twitter for the death of one of the characters. Last year, the honored one was Fred Weasley since, according to her, it was the most painful death during the writing process. Still, each year, she will choose a character and apologize for their death.

Regarding Lupin’s death, Jo also said:

In the interests of total honesty I'd also like to confess that I didn't decide to kill Lupin until I wrote Order if the Phoenix.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2016

Arthur lived, so Lupin had to die. I'm sorry. I didn't enjoy doing it. The only time my editor ever saw me cry was over the fate of Teddy. 😢

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 2, 2016

Furthermore, a reader said Remus Lupin is (and always will be) her favorite character and Jo said that’s the biggest tribute to Lupin.

News translated to English by Marina Anderi