One died for power. One died for love. One greeted death as an old friend.

that scene was the LAST thing I was expecting when I sat on the couch of a movie theater. I mean, OH MY GOD! when I was reading the book, I imagined what Hermione was reading, as for the movie, I expected either her pure narrative with the camera going here and there or actors doing the scene. but them came this Tim Burton-esque animation that left me gawking. And actualy imagining the director wandering the studios imagining how to do this scene, walks by Tim Burton going on an opposite direction and simply pulls him by the collar saying "oooh, hang on, Tim, I got something special to ask ya".

Emma Watson told the story beautifully.

Tom Riddle: The man who died for power. Severus Snape: The man who died for love. Harry Potter: The man who greeted death as an old friend.

*This has to be the most beautiful animation to have ever graced our eyes*

This was such a lovely sequence, both in the animation, as well as Emma's reading of the story. There are 2 hour movies that don't tell as good a tale as these three minutes did.

"He then greated Death as an old friend, and went with him gladly to part life as equals." As did Harry when he chose to walk into the dark forrest. J.K. Rowling is a genius, and I'm convinced her books will keep surprising and impressing me forever. Thank you Joanne for enriching my life, and showing me the magic of books.

This scene was unexpected but brilliantly done. The director took a risk, and it was one the best scenes of all 8 movies.

The third brother had no doubt earned Death’s respect, not having squandered his gift like his brothers did. It’s a testament to how humble the third brother was when he passed the cloak to his son and went with Death willingly.

"The third brother attained a great age". Anyone else notice how young his son was though?

The Tale of The Three Brothers (Transcrição) 1 - There were once three brothers who were traveling along a lonely winding road at twilight. In time, the brothers reached a river too treacherous to pass. But being learned in the magical arts, the three brothers simply waved their wands, and made a bridge. Before they could cross however, they found their path blocked by a hooded figure. 2 - It was Death, and he felt cheated. Cheated because travelers would normally drown in the river, but death was cunning. He pretended to congratulate the three brothers on their magic, and said that each had earned a prize for having been clever enough to evade him. 3 - The oldest asked for a wand more powerful than any in existence, so Death fashioned him one from an elder tree that stood nearby. The second brother decided he wanted to humiliate Death even further and asked for the power to recall loved ones from the grave, so Death plucked a stone from the river and offered it to him. 4 - Finally, Death turned to the third brother. A humble man, he asked for something that would allow him to go forth from that place without being followed by Death, and so it was that Death reluctantly handed over his own cloak of invisibility. 5 - The first brother traveled to a distant village where with the elder wand in hand, he killed a wizard with whom he had once quarreled. Drunk with the power that the elder wand had given him, he bragged to his invincibility. But that night, another wizard stole the wand and slit the brother’s throat for good measure, and so Death took the first brother for his own. 6 - The second brother journeyed to his home where he took the stone and turned it thrice in hand. To his delight, the girl he had once hoped to marry before her untimely death appeared before him. Yet soon she turned sad, and cold for she did not belong in the mortal world. Driven mad with hopeless longing, the second brother killed himself so as to join her, and so Death took the second brother. 7 - As for the third brother, Death searched for many years but was never able to find him, only when he attained a great age did the youngest brother shed the cloak of invisibility and give it to his son. He then greeted Death as an old friend and went with him gladly, departing this life, as equals.

This story is so creepy but so incredibly meaningful and amazing at the same time, i absolutely love it.

I think this story of the Three brothers is also an analogy for three Harry Potter characterl Voldemort (oldest brother power hungry) Snape (Driven by grief and died as a result of it) Harry ( kind, somewhat wise and accepting of death when his time finally does come)...

As a Potter-fan I have to admit that this story is the film's best part!

I think that when it says that he didn't take of the cloak for the rest of his life and then passed it on to his son that it's not supposed to be taken literally. The cloak of invisibility was a very wise choice for the third brother and showed us just what a special person he is, smart, humble, not power hungry, all sorts of things. Maybe by saying that he didn't take of the cloak it's meant that he never changed and remained himself.

" What is the one thing we say to Death ? Not today " Syrio Forel

The brothers remind me of the three suitors from Merchant of Venice. One was proud, one was foolish, and one was wise. And just like here, the two suitors ended up with nothing but heartache, but the wise third suitor won the lady's hand.

i love the third brother. he was genuine.

Dear god, I completely forgot how much this story chilled me. How it connects with the characters...and the morals behind it. The animation is flawless. And Emma Watson can tell me stories any day.

One died for power. (Tom Riddle.) One died for lost love. (Severus Sneep.) And one greeted death like an old friend. (Harry Potter.)

This was my favorite part in all the movies. A brilliant animation of a brilliantly written parable.

Not sure which I like more, the story of the three brothers or Hermione's narrating

this scene always gives me goosebumps

By far, the coolest story I've ever heard

I love the animation: very "Tim Burton". And this, along with Emma's voice narrating is just EPIC. I love this clip!

I love this animation and this story. It shows perfectly why trying to fight death is a lose-lose situation. Emma's narration was awesome as well. :)

Watching this scene in the theater was so damn captivating. I was drawn in by Hermione's voice and stayed for the animation. Then after this scene was over, I was back in the boring part of the movie and so fucking pissed.

This is better than the actual movie

Emmas Voice

I loved the animation, and was happy that they included it. Emma Watson was a perfect narrator for the tale.

This part of the movie was really exquisite, a beautiful surprise really

I know people have compared the three brothers to Voldemort (died seeking power), Snape (died for lost love), and Harry (greeted Death as an old friend, as well as the father-to-son inheritance), but I just realized how the three shadow characters resemble them appearance-wise as well. I absolutely loved this part of the movie - the perfect cherry on top for the art-and-tale lover. Wonderfully haunting animation; simply beautiful.

voldermort: died for power(no one nose for sure) snape:died for love (i read about the stone on page 394) harry potter:greeted death as friend(son the only accessory that could save that hideous outfit is an invisibility cloak) Dumbledore: death its self(to get great hair like mine use loreal) draco:i throw my wand up in the air somtimes saying ah-oh mine name is draco(cant wait till my father hears about this)

0:05 "Midnight, our mum always told us," said Ron ... Hermione shot him a look of annoyance "Sorry, I just think it's a bit spookier if it's midnight!" said Ron. "Yeah, because we really need a bit more fear in our lives," said Harry before he could stop himself. xD

Death looks like General Grievous.

Emma Watson needs to do more voice acting.

Such a beautiful story, still brings tears to my eyes

Midnight, mum always said midnight.

she did that with all three for example one died for power- voldemort one died for love-snape one greeted death as an old friend-harry shes brilliant :)

The best bit of the movie. Beautifully done.

This scene is probably the best part out of the entire series of movies. It's very wel done.

i really love hermione's voice..

Gives me the chills every time

The Tale of the Three Brothers was a beautiful and wonderful adaption. I love the whole story, and when Luna's dad (can't spell it) draws the actual sign of the Deathly Hallows, ah, I just love Harry Potter.

I love how they portrayed this in the movie. It was very amazing. Thanks so much for posting. :)

Yes Emma... please tell us a story.

Soooo many goosebumps right now, it's not even funny! Thanks for uploading this wonderful animation to this amazing story! :)

this animation is probably my favourite scene out of all the harry potter movies. it gives me goosebumps

the first two brothers ended up paying for their pride anyway. the third one made a simple but humble request. death is cunning indeed.

what a philosophical tale, i wouldnt be surprised if this was a take on something Plato once recited so long ago.

It's cool that they're making a tie-in with Star Wars. General Grevious plays a great Death.

This part of the movie really surprised me, there was never anything as unique in the other films, probably one of my favourite parts :)

Are there anymore videos like this one? The animation is just so spooky/cool/haunting/lovely and Hermoine/Emma reading this is so just comforting, I'd love to find more. ~Tiffy

this is so beautiful it makes me cryyy! favourite part of the entire series ever.

I Loved this, the animation is smooth and visually interesting, I loved Death's design, and the transitions were done expertly

This was the most inventive thing warner brothers did with these movies.

This was so beautiful, I'm crying😭😭👏👏

Emma Watson could literally narrate a 3 hour documentary about cans and I would be interested in it.

One died for power-Castiel. One died for love-Sammy. One greeted death like an old friend-Dean.

Stunning!

gave me the fucking goosebumps.

I love this part of the movie. Reminds me of shadow play, or shadow puppetry. Not the kind where you use your hands to make shapes, but the kind with cutouts behind a white screen, where a bright light shines through, casting shadows of the puppets onto the screen.

thing is, the third brother was smart about it, he found a way to live his life long enough before Death took him when his time was near.

That was so beautiful.

Wow, that was amazing!

Goosebumps everytime.

This gives me chills. I love it.

I love this story! I read it to my siblings all the time :3

Hermione's voice....

Thanks for posting HD. Fezzes are also cool.

The memories where it's revealed Dumbledore asked Snape to kill him is in Deathly Hallows 2 just before Harry sacrifices himself as a horcrux.

This is one of my favorite stories ever.

Everytime I watch this, it's giving me shivers

one of the best scenes in the series!!!!

Ignotus Peverell (The thrid brother) is Harry's ancestor, the cloak was passed down through generations up to James Potter. Albus Dumbledore wanted to examine the cloak so he asked James to give it to him, James did so but when James and Lily were killed by Voldemort Albus was left with it. On Harry's first christmas at Hogwarts Albus Dumbledore gave it to him annonymously saying "Use it well"

beautiful! good job hermoine!

The cloak got passed from Ignotus Pevrell, the youngest brother to the Potters, where James' father gave it to Harry.

that was beautiful, bravo to the person who made this, good work! ill be waiting for more XD, keep it up!!! XD

Beautiful

Love this style

I like how out of all the Deathly Hallows, the Invisibility Cloak is a part of Death, the others were made to doom the brothers.

Beautiful animation, and well-written!

loved this scene, thats why I am here watching this instead of looking for the movie.

the music is haunting...one of the best parts in the movie

The animation is really beautiful on this xx

What beautiful story telling

Excellent animation and storytelling by Emma.

Perfect!!

Is one of th best animations I've seen

Tim Burton would be proud

Love this!

Such a genius. Totally deserve all that success.

Voldemort - died for power Snape - died for lost love Harry - the one who greeted to death like an old friend

Voldemort - Died for power Snape - Died for love Harry - Greeted death like an old friend.

Ok, I really love HP, but if this story excisted, and HP not, I would still love this story so much. Amazing!

chills

It's pretty beautiful, the animation.

Loved the graphic art. =)

They did such a good job.

Good clip - the story is excellent and a well-crafted representation of the three trials of men.