Harry Potter: 16 Most Devastating Deaths Ranked From Worst To Best

14. Lily And James Potter

How they died: Killing Curse. Who killed them: Lord Voldemort Why it is emotional: Harry is constantly reminded of the death of his parents through his own appearance. Not only does he resemble Lily and James a lot, but he also has to look at the scar on his forehead every day to be reminded of how they died. Although Lily and James are dead, their constant presence throughout the films and the hushed value of their memory - they're basically spoken about as legends whenever Harry meets someone new - is what really devastates. Harry's hope of their return every time they appear to him also adds a significant added level of tragedy.