SPOILERS
I'm still speechless. That is, I actually have a lot to say, I just don't know where to start.
Lupin. He really died. It was probable that this was going to happen, but still, it was a shock. And I am so sad about it. Greatful, truly greatful that his last months were so happy, that he had a wife and a son, everything he thought he could never have, that was wonderful to read. Also I am glad that she never wrote how exactly he died, this way it was better.
Now excuse the lack of order, this will be pretty much how things pop into my mind.
Molly finishinf off Bellatrix, that was just amazing. The housewife who we only ever saw do cooking magic and the like suddenly turned out to be a truly formidable witch, as fierce and as talented as her two brothers had been.
Fabian Prewett, or rather his watch, and Harry having it. This is of no real importance, but I think it is much better to have the admitedly old and bruised watch than a new one. It belonged to Molly's brother, reminds her of him, I think that is far more meaningful than the most beautiful or expensive new watch could be.
Snape. I never believed him to be on Voldemort's side, and I am glad that he was redeemed. The connection to Lily had been hinted at before, though I did not imagine them to have grown up together. Snape had to die, there was not much of an alternative for him, and while it is sad, it is great that he was shown to be a truly great, brave character. And he died looking into the eyes of the woman he loved.
Ron leaving, doubting Harry, doubting what they were doing, and then coming back, that was so well done, I really liked it. It was believable. Him not able to cope, disappointed in the lack of success of their mission (so far), hiding out at Bill's, too ashamed to return to his family home and face everybody, afraid to face their accusations of betrayal, but then returning to his friends, to be more devoted to their task than ever before. It wasn't corny, it wasn't over the top, but just right.
The Horcruxes, that Harry was not the one to destroy themn all, but that each was destroyed by somebody else, that was brilliant. The diary by Harry, the ring/stone by Dumbledore, the locket by Ron, the cup by Hermione, the diadem unwittingly by Crabbe, Harry by Voldemort, and Nagini by Neville.
Neville was truly brilliant again. He continued to stick up for his friends no matter what, kept the resistance going, he became a true leader, and in the moment when all others were overcome by Harry's supposed death he stepped forwards and fulfilled the task he had been gived, braver and more loyal than anyone else. The only thing that puzzles me is how he got the sword, for the last time we saw it was at Gringott's with the fleeing Griphook. Yes, he pulled it out of the sorting hat, a true Gryffindor, but there was something missing there. Sure, it is probable that the sword just returned to it's home when there was need for it, showing it truly belongs to Gryffindor and Hogwarts, not to the goblins, but it was just weird.
Neville's grandmother totally rocked, there just are no other words for it. Encouraging her grandson to do what is right, not what is easy, to fight, face odds, and then joining him in the battle? She ROCKS!
Likewise did Narcissa Malfoy when she lied about Harry being dead. Her son is much more important to her than any Dark Lord and his rise to power, that was pretty great.
As for Fred Weasley, his death was terrible, but it was quite certain that a Weasley would die. I can't even start to imagine how horrible his death must be to George, and neither can I imagine him being alone, without his brother.
I'm very glad that Percy returned though, he was perfectly honest and humble when apologising for his behaviour, a perfect return, much as Ron's had been previously.
Harry was good. He has grown up, he has come to his own, he doubted, he fought, he believed, he was really good. Not woe-me, no CAPSLOCK-shouting emoness, I genuinely liked him.
I'm not entirely sure about his "death", that was... I didn't like it much. I need to re-read it. Sure, convenient way to have him talk to Dumbledore again, but just... not quite right.
I loved how Kracher was handled, that he became a happy elf. It is quite amazing how much he changed for being treated decently. That also emphasised the difference between Harry and Sirius. Sirius's arrogance truly cost him his life, but Harry did not make the same mistake, he is much more considerate of people, even if they are house elves.
What I absolutely loved was the story of Rabastan, and not (only) because I had been right about him taking the locket ever since reading the letter, hehe. The way he dies is so tragic, and he actually turns out to have been much braver than his brother, for while they both died for the same cause, Rabastan sacrificed himself, he was selfless and did not care about his deed being discovered, did not care about what others thought of him, whereas Sirius died in vain, because of his own arrogance and foolishness. Who would have thought.
The final fight itself, as sad as it was, was brilliant in its own way; we saw everyone fight, in their own, distinct styles, from McGonagall's galloping desks to Trelawney throwing glass orbs, I simply loved that.
What I did not love was the last chapter.
So, on the whole? Good book, very satisfied with the way all the loose ends were picked up, from Snape to the connection between Harry and Voldemort, to how the Bloody Baron really died.
And did I cry? Hell yes. Copiously. And not just when Fred, Remus and Severus died. In fact it started with the dedication.
Oh, one last thing for now. Aberforth, finally confirmed to be the barkeeper at the Hog's Head, his patronus and the goat fondling. How I was waiting for that.