[kythe]

I am quite surprised that none of the "main" characters died. Despite the sheer number of deaths, many of these people were created as disposable characters. Charity Burbage, Ted Tonks, and Bathilda Bagshot were unknowns to us until they appeared right before their deaths. Although tragic, it just isn't as emotionally moving as if Hagrid or McGonagall had been lost in battle.

It also seems to me that more adults died than kids. Sure, the number "50" is thrown out at the end, but it still feels like more experienced aurors fall than students. I think the last battle could have had more impact if a kid we know well, like Luna or Ginny, had been among the 50.