Why Fans Are Still Confused About Lavender Brown's Fate In Harry Potter

If you're a Potter fan who has only seen the films, then Lavender's fate seems to be pretty much set in stone — after being attacked by the vicious werewolf Fenrir Greyback (the late Dave Legeno), Lavender is seen laying completely still with her eyes open, giving every indication that she has died from her injuries. However, if you've also read the books, the circumstances concerning Lavender's death definitely get a little bit confusing.

In the books, Hermione curses Fenrir when she sees him attacking Lavender, and the Gryffindor's body is described as "feebly stirring," indicating that there may still be life in her yet. Later, when the bodies of the fallen are laid out in Hogwarts' Great Hall, Lavender isn't mentioned or seen.

To make everything a little more confusing, author J.K. Rowling's online Potter encyclopedia Pottermore — which has since rebranded as Wizarding World — changed Lavender Brown's information in 2015, removing the section that previously marked her as "presumed dead." The movies seem to clarify what happens to Lavender, but when it comes to the books, nobody really seems to know.

If you're looking for a more definitive take on Lavender's fate, you can check out the Harry Potter films, which are available to rent or buy on major streaming platforms now.