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Helen McCrory stars in iconic Harry Potter scene

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Helen McCrory stars in iconic Harry Potter scene as Narcissa Malfoy

Helen McCrory was perhaps best known for her role as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise.

In this iconic scene from the 2009 film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince McCrory's character is seen pleading with Hogwarts teacher Severus Snape, after her son Draco has been tasked with killing Albus Dumledore.

Snape offers to protect Draco and take responsibility for the assassination of Dumbledore off Draco's shoulders, should be fail in the task, by making an "unbreakable vow".

McCrory died from cancer on Friday, a statement from her husband, actor Damian Lewis said, aged 52.

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