Battle of the Covered Bridge

The Battle of the Covered Bridge was a small battle that occured during the Battle of Hogwarts. Scabior and other Snatchers tried to cross the Covered Bridge, manned only by Neville Longbottom and Ginevra Weasley, but Seamus Finnigan detonated several explosives and destroyed the bridge.

Background
Lord Voldemort prepared to attack Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, so he could kill his long-time nemesis Harry Potter. He brought with his an entire army of Death Eaters, who were to attack the castle until someone handed over Harry.

Scabior and his Snatchers joined the battle as allies of Voldemort, taking a position near the Covered Bridge. Professor Minerva McGonagall ordered Neville Longbottom to distract the Snatchers while Seamus Finnigan would plant bombs due to his specialty for pyrotechnics.

Battle of the Covered Bridge


Seamus was put in charge of placing the explosives on the pillars that held up the bridge. However, the Death Eaters and Snatchers used Expulso on his position from the other side of the river. Neville told him when to run to the next area of cover when he said "run". Quickly advancing, he placed the first bombs. Though many of the enemies tried to impede his progress, he fought his way through them. Neville covered him from atop the bridge using the Full Body-Bind Curse on the Death Eaters that tried to attack him. Soon, Seamus was able to place all of the bombs. When the Protego Maxima shield was destroyed by Voldemort, Scabior chased Neville across the bridge as it exploded. Neville was able to hang onto the bridge while the others plummeted into the river to their deaths.

Aftermath
Ginny Weasley, who was on the Hogwarts side of the bridge, was frightened that Neville died. However, he climbed back up onto the bridge, all safe. However, with the shield down, the Battle of Hogwarts officially began.

Appearences
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First Appearence)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)