The Final Battle:
* Harry confronts Voldemort: After a series of intense duels and battles, Harry and Voldemort engage in a final, epic confrontation.
* The Prophecy's Fulfillment: The prophecy that predicted one of them would have to die to defeat the other is finally fulfilled. However, it is revealed that the prophecy had two possible interpretations, making Harry the master of his own destiny.
* The Killing Curse: Voldemort uses the Killing Curse on Harry, but it backfires, because Harry's sacrifice and love for his friends and family protects him from the curse.
* Voldemort's Demise: Voldemort's own act of attempting to kill Harry, believing he was the one who would die, triggers his downfall, as he loses all his powers and is reduced to dust.
The Aftermath:
* Harry's Survival: Harry is left with only a faint scar, a testament to the battles he fought and the power of love.
* World Reconstruction: The wizarding world begins to rebuild from the devastation caused by Voldemort's reign of terror.
* The Epilogue: Nineteen years later, Harry, now a grown man and Auror, takes his children to Platform 9 3/4 to send them off to Hogwarts. He encounters his old friends Ron and Hermione, now married with children of their own.
* The Final Scene: Harry, looking back at his children, acknowledges that life goes on, and his own story continues.
Key Themes:
* Love vs. Fear: The ending emphasizes the power of love to overcome fear and hatred.
* Sacrifice: Harry's willingness to sacrifice himself to protect his loved ones is a powerful example of courage and selflessness.
* Hope and Rebirth: Even in the face of great tragedy and loss, there is always hope for a better future.
In short, Harry Potter doesn't die at the end. He survives the final confrontation with Voldemort and lives a fulfilling life with his loved ones. The ending offers a sense of closure, but also leaves room for reflection and optimism about the future.