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Fans Are Sharing This Scene From "Harry Potter" In Tribute To Alan Rickman

Always.

Ellie Bate
by Ellie Bate

BuzzFeed Staff

Actor Alan Rickman has died age 69 after suffering from cancer.

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Though he acted in many iconic roles, the younger generation will remember him mainly for one: Severus Snape.

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Since news of his death, fans have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the actor, but Harry Potter fans are sharing one scene in particular.

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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, after the death of Albus Dumbledore, teachers and students of Hogwarts raise their lit wands into the air in tribute.

Fans are sharing GIFs and stills of the poignant scene on Twitter.

KateKennedyLaPierre @KateKennedyLP

RIP Alan Rickman 💫

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Josh @J_Manasa

R.I.P Alan Rickman :(

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VALEK Y MAXON @Noemirueda

RIP ALAN RICKMAN

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abbie ✨ @abbieeeee_x

RIP Alan Rickman 🌹❤️

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Dodie Clark @doddleoddle

RIP Alan Rickman :(

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Luke Spillane @lukespillane

Most definitely raising a wand today to one of the best British actors.

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We raise our wands to you, Alan Rickman. Always.

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