Cedric Diggory does come back to life, but only briefly. In the fourth book and film of the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” Cedric is tragically killed during the Triwizard Tournament. This shocking event occurs when he and Harry are transported to a graveyard by the portkey, and they encounter Lord Voldemort.
Voldemort orders his loyal servant, Peter Pettigrew, to kill Cedric. With a flick of his wand, Pettigrew casts the Killing Curse, instantly taking Cedric’s life. It is a heartbreaking moment, not only for the characters in the story but also for readers and viewers who have become attached to Cedric as a kind and courageous character.
However, Cedric’s story doesn’t end there. During the climactic duel between Harry and Voldemort, their wands connect and produce a phenomenon known as Priori Incantatem. This spell causes the spirits of Voldemort’s past victims to emerge from his wand, providing Harry with some unexpected assistance.
Among these spirits is Cedric, who emerges from the wand and speaks with Harry. Despite being dead, Cedric’s spirit is kind and supportive, urging Harry to take his body back to Hogwarts and telling him to hold onto his wand during their encounter with Voldemort. Cedric’s appearance in this scene adds to the emotional impact of his death and serves as a reminder of the senseless tragedy that occurred.
After this brief encounter, Cedric’s spirit disappears, and he does not return to life in a physical sense. While his presence during Priori Incantatem allows for a poignant moment between him and Harry, it does not reverse his death or bring him back to the living world.
While Cedric Diggory does briefly appear after his death in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” he does not come back to life in a permanent or physical sense. His spirit emerges from Voldemort’s wand during Priori Incantatem, providing guidance and support to Harry before ultimately fading away. Cedric’s death remains a tragic event in the story and serves as a reminder of the dangers and sacrifices faced by the characters in the Wizarding World.