The Snitch Dumbledore leaves Harry
The first Snitch Harry ever caught is returned to him in Dumbledore’s will. It opens only in his mouth, at the close, and the Resurrection Stone is inside.
Setup
1Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone · Harry’s first catch
Harry catches a Snitch in his mouth during his first match, which is why that particular ball will later know him. At the time it is only a Quidditch save.
2Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows · The reading of the will
Dumbledore leaves Harry the Snitch. Scrimgeour cannot make it do anything. Words appear on it later: a reminder that Harry caught it in his mouth, and the line that it opens at the close.
Payoff
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows · The Forest, before Voldemort’s curse
Harry understands “the close” as his own death. He presses the Snitch to his mouth. It opens, and the Resurrection Stone that had been in the Gaunt ring falls into his hand so he can walk into the Forest with the dead beside him.
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Harry Potter
Student
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Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster
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Sirius Black
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Remus Lupin
Teacher and werewolf
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James Potter
Marauder
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Lily Potter
Order member
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