Xenophilius revealed that Death Eaters had captured his daughter Luna, in order to force him to cease his public political dissension of them. He alerted the Voldemort-controlled Ministry that Harry was in his home in the hopes that they would return Luna in exchange for Harry himself.

How did the Death Eaters find Harry at the diner?

After passing a drunk group of workmen, who wolf-whistled and jeered at Hermione, the trio entered a café and unknowingly triggered the Taboo on Lord Voldemort's name. Thus, they were tracked by Death Eaters disguised as Muggle workmen.

How did the Death Eaters know when Harry was in the cafe?

He tracks Harry, Ron, and Hermione to a Muggle cafe after they use Voldemort's name (which had recently been made taboo).

How did the Death Eaters find out when Harry was being moved?

So, Potter — some of your hair, if you please." In order to preserve his position as a trusted Death Eater, Severus Snape was forced to tell Voldemort the true date at which the Order planned to move Harry, under the orders of Albus Dumbledore's portrait.

How did the Death Eaters know which Harry was real?

As many people have pointed out, Harry's use of Expelliarmus gave him away in the chase. It was recognised by the Death Eaters who were following him, and to them it signalled Harry's true identity.

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Who betrayed the 7 Potters?

So, Snape was telling Voldemort that Harry was being transfered earlier. Making him the betrayer.

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How did Snape know when Harry was under the invisibility cloak?

Snape definitely knew because in book 4 when Harry sees crouch in Snapes office, he's in his invisibility cloak. As soon as snape sees the golden egg and the map he says 'potters here' to mad eye. Potters here. This is his egg and he's in his invisibility cloak.

How did Snape know about 7 Potters?

Since it has been revealed (via Wizarding World) that, before his death, the real Dumbledore had taught his portrait what to do and how to help Snape, the Seven Potters plan had come directly from the old headmaster himself.

Which Death Eater killed Hedwig?

Hedwig's killer is not explicitly identified, so he/she may have appeared in other books, films or video games, but the only known appearance is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. A popular fan theory based on book canon suggests that Snape may have killed Hedwig.

Which Death Eaters didn't go to Azkaban?

Is Dolores Umbridge a Death Eater?

Harry describes Umbridge to Sirius Black, saying that she's vile enough to be a Death Eater, despite not being one. Umbridge is also depicted to be a prejudiced person, despising half-breeds and Muggle-born witches and wizards to the point of firing Hagrid due to his half-giant birth status.

What was Lucius Malfoy's job?

Aside from the role of father, Lucius spent the majority of his time influencing the Hogwarts Board of Governors, the Ministry of Magic, and other magical institutions in order to spread his prejudiced ideology and ensure the success of the Malfoy name.

Why did Draco join the Death Eaters?

As revealed during his confrontation with Dumbledore, Draco was an insecure boy incapable of committing cold-blooded murder and was forced to do Voldemort's bidding under the threat of his and his parents' deaths.

Why did Hermione obliviate the Death Eater?

Hermione wanted to keep her parents safe from Voldemort by ensuring he had no reason to come knocking. She also promised she would find them and reverse the magic when all was said and done.

Did Lucius Malfoy know the diary was a Horcrux?

Lord Voldemort was unaware that this Horcrux had been destroyed, until he forced the truth out of Lucius Malfoy (who did not know the diary was a Horcrux) shortly after his return to power in June of 1995, due to the portion of the soul being separated from his body for such a long time.

Why is Snape the half-blood prince?

Family. Snape's family background is mostly shown in flashbacks during the course of the last three novels. Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince").

What is Snape's big secret?

This wouldn't be revealed until the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, where we learn that when Snape was a young student at Hogwarts, he was in unrequited love with Harry's mom, Lily, and was bullied by Harry's dad, James.

Why did Snape call Lily a mudblood?

In the heat of the moment, Snape lost control and called Lily the forbidden word. He called her a mud-blood by accident because he was frustrated that lily did not like his closest friends. He did not mean it.

How did Draco see Harry under the cloak?

In February, Harry went to Hogsmeade underneath the Cloak, because he wanted to remain hidden again during his second visit. During this visit, his floating head was seen by Draco, Crabbe and Goyle when he hid under the Cloak to throw dirt at them to help Ron.

How did Harry Potter's dad get the invisibility cloak?

James inherited the Cloak from his father, Fleamont Potter, who inherited it as a descendant of Iolanthe Peverell — a granddaughter of Ignotus Peverell. The Cloak passed down through generations of the family until it reached James and then Harry.

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