Even today, the fanfare around the Harry Potter book series lives on all over the world. In fact, it is estimated that an estimated $9.2-billion box office haul.
Interestingly, it seems the films have also inspired a renewed interest in the books. And while that may be good for book sales, it’s also worth pointing out that some fans have formed some unpopular opinions regarding the story.
There Are Too Many Adverbs
It seems Rowling was rather determined to make sure that her books would be as descriptive as possible. After all, the books were released long before the movies ever came out. Therefore, fans could only rely on their own imagination to visualize Harry Potter’s many adventures in their minds. For one Reddit , however, the books are rather too descriptive because there is an “abundance” of adverbs throughout the text. That said, the also thought this is understandable considering Rowling was trying to win over young readers.
The Security Around The Sorcerer’s Stone Was Rather Lax
In the second book, the entire focus was on this stone that Voldemort could have used to create the Elixir of Life. Sensing a possible attempt to steal it, Dumbledore had decided to hide the powerful stone inside Hogwarts. At first, it may seem that the school’s security measures were extensive. However, the life-size chess set that the movie adapted from the book.
Quidditch Gameplay Not Making Any Sense
When Rowling introduced readers to her Potterverse, she made it clear that the only sport that matters here is quidditch. It’s just too bad that readers have a hard time understanding the game, especially when it comes to how it’s played.
Arguably, most of the confusion lies in the game’s scoring system wherein catching the snitch results is a lot of points. One Reddit even remarked, “What is the point of a sport where people are playing for a point here and there, but then one player grabs a ball, scores a million points and ends the game.” While catching the snitch does not necessarily win the game as it only gives 150 points rather than the average 10 for a goal, it is still baffling that a team's hard work can easily be outdone by one opposing player.
How Fred And George Never Detected Peter Pettigrew Early On
Ron’s older brothers, twins Fred and George, have been attending Hogwarts long before Ron, Harry, and Hermione came to the school. As luck would have it, the brothers also managed to steal the Marauder’s map during their first year at Hogwarts, making it possible for both of them to shows actual animals). Because of this, it makes sense to assume that the brothers would have spotted Peter Pettigrew on Ron’s bed. If this is the case, a Reddit also wonders why they never warned Ron about him.
The Use Of The Time Turner In Prisoner Of Azkaban Was A "Cheap" Plot
In The Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry finally gets to know his godfather, Sirius Black. He made his way to Hogwarts after realizing that his old friend, Peter, had betrayed him. Towards the end, however, the Dementors manage to capture Sirius and he was facing certain death. Desperate to save him, Harry and his friends beg Dumbledore to intervene. Instead, however, the old wizard hinted using a time-turner, a magical device that left some readers dismayed. As one Reddit explained, incorporating it into the story made the plot sound “pretty cheap.”
The Weasleys Being Poor Despite Being Able To Afford Luxury Tent Accommodations
In the books (and even in the movies), it was emphasized that there was a social divide in the wizarding world. There were prominent and rich families like the Malfoys and there were those like the Weasleys who can’t afford much so that they use hand-me-down clothes. However, a Reddit argued that the Weasley’s can’t possibly be that poor. For starters, this large family managed to book a fabulous tent in the Goblet of Fire. Also, some argued that since the Weasleys know magic, it would have been possible for them to make money with their wands.
Goblet Of Fire Is Starkly Different From The Other Books
For a lot of Harry Potter readers, the tone of the books changed significantly toward the end of the series. After all, Harry and his friends grew up. The danger also became more apparent, especially when Voldemort returned and vowed to kill Harry once and for all.
Indeed, Harry’s world got a lot darker in Goblet of Fire, especially around the time that Cedric Diggory was murdered and Voldemort was subsequently resurrected. There’s a lot more pain here and the danger felt more serious than ever before. As one Reddit has pointed out, “GoF [Goblet of Fire] really is like night and day.”
Dumbledore Was A Manipulative Heaster, Especially To Harry
The Hogwarts heaster is a central figure in Potterverse. For one thing, he was, perhaps, the only wizard who truly knew what was coming from the very beginning. Over time, Dumbledore grows close to Harry. Later on in the story, however, Dumbledore also acknowledges that Harry must sacrifice his own life at the right time in order to defeat Voldemort. While Harry’s impending death felt necessary in his story, a Reddit also couldn’t help but remark that Dumbledore is a “manipulative a****** who time and time again put students and his own family in danger for the ‘greater good.’"
Ron Could Have Been Utilized Better In The Series
Arguably, Ron is one of the most underdeveloped characters throughout the Harry Potter series. In the beginning, he was characterized as a man who would do anything to help Harry even if his actions could endanger his own life (case in point, his decisive action in the life-size chess game). Later on, however, it’s like Ron lost his spark. He gets relegated to the background even if he’s with Harry throughout most of the series. A Reddit even wrote, “Rowling decided that he was an idiot for the rest of the series.”
How Voldemort’s Soul Is Only Split Into Seven Horcruxes When He’s Killed More Than Seven People
According to the books, a soul splits into two each time a wizard or witch kills someone. Later on, in the story, readers discover that Tom Riddle had a discussion with Professor Slughorn about the possibility of creating more than one horcrux for one’s self. Slughorn even warned him, “That’s very Dark stuff, very Dark indeed…” Despite this, Riddle proceeds to commit several murders in order to distribute more parts of his soul. With that in mind, a Reddit questioned why Voldemort only has seven horcruxes, considering that he possibly murdered “hundreds.”
