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Harry Potter

Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.

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Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter.
I'm Glad Hermione's Biggest Subplot In Harry Potter Was Totally Cut From The Movies

Hermione's attempts to liberate house elves is all over the books but the Harry Potter movies left them out...and for good reason.

Hermione with her fist on her chin in Harry Potter
I'll Never Understand Why Hermione Is So Ruthless When it Comes To One Harry Potter Character

While Hermione Granger was a kind-hearted friend, her ruthless actions toward some show that you wouldn't want to get on her bad side.

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Harry Potter and Ron Weasley looking surprised in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Ron Weasley Isn't The Weak Link In Harry Potter's Main Trio & I Can Prove It

Ron Weasley Is often joked about as the weakest of the Harry Potter trio but he proves valuable over and over throughout the series.

Harry Potter First Scene Sorcerer's Stone Ron Hermione Daniel Radcliffe Emma Watson Rupert Grint
Harry Potter's Very First Scene Makes A Fantastic Beasts Plot Hole Even Harder To Ignore

Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone immersed us in the wizarding world from the off, which makes Fantastic Beasts even more of a letdown.

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Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny stand on Platform 9 3/4 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
What Happened To Every Major Harry Potter Character After The Movies

While Harry Potter came to an end, that does not mean the many beloved characters didn't have long and fulfilling lives after the credits rolled.

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Which Harry Potter Characters Luna & Neville Actually Marry After The Movies

Luna and Neville don't have a romance in the Harry Potter books; after Deathly Hallows they both marry other people and have successful careers.

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Harry Potter Becoming An Auror Was The Wrong Ending (This Is The Career He Should've Had)

While Harry continued fighting against the Dark Arts as an Auror, there was one career path I wish he had pursued after the Battle of Hogwarts.

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Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter wielding a wand.
Harry Potter's Ginny Weasley Was A More Powerful Witch Than The Movies Gave Her Credit For

Bonnie Wright stunned viewers as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, but she was even more powerful than the movies gave her credit for.

Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood sitting next to each other after the Hogwarts Battle Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Neville's Confession Of Love For Luna Actually Made No Sense In The Harry Potter Movies

Luna and Neville are fan favorite Harry Potter characters who teased a romance in the final film but it doesn't line up with the rest of the series.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley looking at a crystal ball in Harry Potter.
The Harry Potter Movies Left Out One Of Harry & Ron's Biggest Accomplishments

The Harry Potter franchise made Quidditch a big deal in the first two movies but ignored it after that, robbing Harry and Ron of big moments.

Ron Weasley and Harry Potter
Harry Potter: Why Muggle Studies Isn't A Mandatory Class At Hogwarts

The Harry Potter franchise requires several classes for Hogwarts students, and here is why Muggle Studies isn't mandatory for all students.

Harry Potter Epilogue featuring an older Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright)
"Enjoy Every Minute Of It": Harry Potter Star Shares Advice For The Actor Who Will Take Over Their Role

One Harry Potter alum from the original film series shares advice for the actor who will play their role in the HBO TV series.

Colin Creevey trying to take a photo in a crowd in the Harry Potter movies.
Colin Creevey's Absence Gets Too Much Attention When The Harry Potter Movies Messed Up These 10 Characters Way Worse

The Harry Potter movies are adored for good reason, but they could have done a better job when it came to portraying a few key characters.

Lucius Malfoy holding an orb in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Lucius & Scorpius Malfoy Stars Unite As They Eat Mystery Jelly Beans From Wizarding World

Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) just met with the Scorpus Malfoy actor, and the two elected to share a curious snack from Harry Potter's Wizarding World.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter looking shocked at the zoo in The Sorcerer's Stone
How JK Rowling's Controversial Views Will Impact Harry Potter Reboot Addressed By HBO Exec

HBO executive Casey Bloys addresses J.K. Rowling's involvement in the Harry Potter TV series and how her controversial views could influence the show.

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John Lithgow with the Mirror of Erised and the Sorcerer's Stone imagery in the background
The Harry Potter Remake's Dumbledore Can Solve A 28-Year-Old Sorcerer's Stone Mystery In The Very First Episode

Dumbledore's behavior in Sorcerer's Stone was mysterious and confusing by design. However, the remake can make a slight change.

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Harry Potter - first book cover and Harry in the Sorcerer's Stone movie
HBO's Harry Potter Season 1 MUST Include These 8 Often Ignored Sorcerer's Stone Book Details

We always talk about the big moments that the Harry Potter movies cut, but these small but important Sorcerer's Stone details are hardly discussed.

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“Why Is This A Factor At All?”: John Lithgow Addresses Backlash To His Harry Potter Casting After Receiving An Open Letter Asking Him To Quit The Show

John Lithgow addresses backlash to his casting in the Harry Potter series for HBO after receiving an open letter asking him to quit the show.

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Universal Fan Fest Nights: All 7 Fandom Experiences Ranked
Universal Fan Fest Nights: All 7 Fandom Experiences Ranked

Curious which Universal Fan Fest Nights fandom experiences are the best? We have you covered with this ranking of all seven from worst to best.

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Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Front of a Spiral and Ron, Hermione, Snape, Dumbledore, and Sirius Black
Deleted Scenes From Harry Potter That Would Have Changed Everything

Not everything from a book can be successfully adapted to the screen, but with the Harry Potter franchise, there were some elements that would have ch

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