Harry Potter: How Was Peter Pettigrew’s Death Different In the Books?

Once a dear friend to the Potters, Peter Pettigrew, also known as Wormtail, earned himself the title of the biggest traitor in the Harry Potter series. After he betrayed James, Lily, and Harry, rather than facing the consequences of his actions or continuing serving Voldemort, he faked his own death and ran away, living in his Animagus form of a rat for twelve years. His constant cowardice and selfishness leaves little room for sympathy from fans. However, one thing could have changed this to some extent: his death.