I just noticed that it was 100% Ron's fault he got splinched in the movie HP 7.1. Everytime I rewatched it, I just couldn't understand why he wasted so much time talking to a random woman Mary, while being chased by basically the whole ministry of magic. Like priorities man.... And what's more strange is neither Harry or Hermione addressed it when Ron was all difficult about his condition. Does anybody feel the same?

i'm going to be playing a harry potter rpg with some friends and in it i'm going to put the house cup as a real and more relevant mechanic, i would like to know if there is a website, or a way to simulate the points of each house in discord in a way that is accessible and easy to understand.

so i just always have this for some characters i havve this others dont but in my head harry and hermoine and ron i still imagen them like 11 year olds while im order of the phoenix

and same with bagman i still imagen him everywhere where he is in his blakck and yellow wasps outfit

Not looking for any special edition or print, just curious if you can get the hardcover books with the first edition American artwork printed on the hardcover and not in a slipcase. Not optimistic but thought it was worth asking here.

Okay one thing I adored about the Fantastic Beasts series was Jude Law's casting as Dumbledore. Whilst looking and acting exactly how I imagined a younger Dumbledore would be - he also brought a charisma, vulnerability, and depth to Dumbledore, portraying a more youthful, conflicted character with emotional nuance.

However, one thing I've been seeing online recently, is calls for Jude Law to reprise his role as Dumbledore in the HBO series. Now whilst my first thought to this idea is THAT WOULD BE INCREDIBLE, on second though I'm not so sure it would work (even with him being a smidge too young)

I think Law did a great job at playing the Fantastic Beast's version of Dumbledore - A version that was still emotionally raw following his past with Grindelwald and his sister. A version that was absent from Harry's POV.

The Harry Potter version of Dumbledore is a Dumbledore that has come to terms with all that emotion and is now way more calm and collected, and in turn more mysterious and rather emotionally settled and reserved.

So whilst Law is an incredible Dumbledore, I am not sure he works for Harry's version of Dumbledore.

Like, hear me out. Can things be so broken that even Repairo cannot even repair it? Can someone be so big backed that Levi Corpus can fail? Are there locks that not even Alohomora can open? Does there exist any living being that is so big that Avada Kedavra would only mildly affect them? Are there perhaps creatures with enough armor that Sectumsempra is rendered useless? Are there objects that not even Wingardium Leviosa could lift?

What are the limits to certain spells if they do have limits?

Part of me always wonders if Sirius's death was passive SI. He was miserable being cooped up in HQ/his childhood home and w/ the ministry blaming disappearances on him, he couldn't easily move around (as a human). Therefore, he couldn't really contribute to the Order of the Phoenix, protect Harry, or just live life like he wanted to. Maybe all of these things and a general lack of freedom made him not care if he died?

can someone tell me who this is supposed to represent?

so im reading the books for the first time and i just for some reason want to share what i think of it

so im ofc at order of the phoenix im just after the chapter where they go to gilderold lockheard and see marcel visiting his parents altough im not sure if gilderock lockheard was the right name since im reading in dutch where hes name gladianus smalhart (gladianus looks liek the word gladjanus which means sneaky bastard or un trustworth person basicly)

so here we go not ethis are the dutch books so some thigns might be slightly different or i may end up and use a dutch name instead of the english one

so im gonna start with umbridge and i gotta say i think in the books shes way maore anoying and a bitch then in the movies if you ask me she just seems more intervening to some extent? if im wording it right

and i also think dumbledore is quite diferent idk he seems even more ignorant to harry then compared to the movies which kinda anoys me tbh i know he is doing it for haryy or well he says he does it for harry but he probaly wa sjust trying to let voldemort get les intrest in harry and that way leak information from the order leas easy

but on the other hand i really liekd that they did somethign with the hospital instead of just mentioning it like what happend in the movies and it kinda seems more realistic that mr weasley would be for quite a bit longer there instad of gettign send hoem with still quite servere looking injuries

but oh the part wihere percy sends back his christmas sweater/shirt i just honestly couldnt stand altough im still happy im finally learning more about the story of persy instead of persy just beign removed after the iirc 2nd? movie

so that was kinda it for now im stil lreall yenjoying the book i have had around 22 chapters done and i think around 14-16 left so im about halfway

p.s sorry fi its hard to rea but i cant be botherd to use punctuations for a reddit post

I distinctly remember Voldemort at the end of Sorcerer's Stone that after the killing curse rebounded, his physical being was more and he literally hid in Albania, forcibly willing himself into existence.

If his phylactory weren't enough, and he had to will.himself to continue existing, then shouldn't his will have shattered entirely when half his mortal soul died?

I was rereading the series and I came across the passage in HBP discussing the death of Amelia Bones, likely at the hands of Voldemort himself. So based on that, I wrote a short story detailing of how I think the attack unfolded.

.......

Amelia Bones sat alone in her modest living room, the soft glow of candlelight casting flickering shadows across stacks of parchment and old photographs. As the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, she was accustomed to long nights filled with reports and strategic planning. Yet tonight felt different—an uneasy tension hung in the air, as if the very walls sensed the encroaching darkness.

She sipped her tea thoughtfully, her mind returning to the recent chaos unfolding in the wizarding world. The return of Lord Voldemort was no longer a whisper but a chilling reality. Reports of disappearances and attacks had increased, and the Ministry's denial only exacerbated the fear among the populace. Amelia prided herself on her integrity and had been one of the few voices within the Ministry advocating for transparency and action.

A sudden gust of wind extinguished the candles, plunging the room into darkness. Amelia's senses sharpened. She reached for her wand, her fingers closing around the familiar handle just as a cold voice echoed from the shadows.

"Good evening, Madam Bones."

Her heart tightened, but her voice remained steady. "Who's there?"

From the darkness, a tall figure emerged—robes blacker than night, eyes gleaming with a malevolent light. Lord Voldemort.

"Intriguing collection you have," he remarked, gesturing to the photographs of her family, including her niece, Susan Bones. "It's a shame when families are torn apart."

Amelia raised her wand defensively. "What do you want?"

Voldemort's lip curled into a sinister smile. "You possess information that is... inconvenient. Your influence within the Ministry poses a threat to my plans."

She squared her shoulders. "I will not be intimidated. The Ministry may cower, but I stand by the truth."

"Admirable," he mused. "But ultimately futile."

Without warning, Voldemort flicked his wand, sending a bolt of red light hurtling toward her. Amelia reacted instinctively, conjuring a protective shield that absorbed the impact. The force rattled the room, shattering glass and toppling furniture.

The duel intensified. Amelia moved swiftly, casting spells with precision. She transfigured objects into barriers, sent stunners flashing through the air, and attempted to outmaneuver her opponent within the confined space. Voldemort countered effortlessly, his movements fluid and unnervingly calm.

"You are skilled," he acknowledged, deflecting a curse that scorched the wall behind him. "But you cannot win."

Amelia's breath came in measured bursts. "Perhaps not, but I can make it difficult for you."

She unleashed a barrage of spells, aiming to disarm or incapacitate. The room became a whirlwind of magical energy, beams of light illuminating the darkness in rapid succession. Despite her expertise, she began to tire, the weight of each spell taxing her strength.

Voldemort seized the momentary lapse. With a swift motion, he disarmed her, Amelia's wand spiraling across the room. She reached out desperately, but it was too late.

He approached slowly, the tip of his wand emitting a faint, ominous glow. "Any last words, Madam Bones?"

Amelia met his gaze unflinchingly. "You can kill me, but others will rise in my place. You will be defeated."

A shadow of irritation crossed his face. "Bravery is so often misguided."

In a final act of defiance, she lifted her chin and smiled, knowing exactly how to rattle Voldemort: "Harry Potter lives."

A shout of rage and a flash of green light filled the room.

HBO or J.K. Rowling have so much uncharted territory in the wizarding universe, yet they keep dragging out the Harry Potter storyline as if they’ve forgotten about the other 100+ countries in the world. The wizarding schools like Ilvermorny in North America, Beauxbatons in France, Mahoutokoro in Japan, and Castelobruxo in Brazil are goldmines of storytelling potential! Imagine exploring the magic, myths, and magical creatures unique to different cultures—there’s an entire world out there begging to be fleshed out. We need a new book, show, or movie that dives into these untapped parts of the wizarding universe.

Think about it: we’ve spent so much time at Hogwarts (and we love it, don’t get me wrong), but isn’t it time to give other magical communities a chance to shine? New characters, new traditions, new conflicts—it’s all there, waiting to be told. Rowling and HBO have so much room and so much ammunition to create incredible stories, and it’s about time we see it happen.

Do y’all agree? Where would you want the next wizarding story to take place?

Maybe that question sounds dumb, but shouldn't the boggart be confused between Harry's and Voldemorts fear?

HARRY AND GINNY POTTER’S HOUSE Albus, JAMES, LEE AND PHOEBE are sitting at the top of the STAIRS with extable ears. He hears voices below him. We hear HARRY’s voice before he’s revealed. An elderly man in a wheelchair is with him, AMOS DIGGORY the are in the Drawing Room GINNY is also present AMOS is accompanied by an Attractive 20-something woman wearing a nurses habit. Meanwhile MOLLY, BILL AND FLUER are in the kitchen preparing food.

HARRY: Amos, I understand, I really do — but I’m only just home and —

AMOS: I’ve tried to make appointments at the Ministry. They say, “Ah, Mr. Diggory, we have an appointment for you, let’s see, in two months.” I wait. Very patiently.

HARRY: —and coming to my house in the half nine at night — when my godson is due to marry tomorrow morning

AMOS:Yes I heard the news yes, tell him from me congratulations Matthew is very excited he's off with them now, Rupert, Chris and Little Ethan Humberstone I'm happy for them marriage is a privilege not everyone is given you know Some have it denied.

HARRY :What are you talking about?

AMOS: Don't play the naive card with me Mr. Potter, Two months pass, I receive an owl, “Mr. Diggory, I’m awfully sorry, but Mr. Potter has been called away on urgent business, we’re going to have to shift things around a little, are you available for an appointment in, let’s see, in two months’ time.” And then it repeats again, and again . . . You’re shutting me out.

HARRY: Of course I’m not. It’s just, I’m afraid, as Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement I’m afraid I’m responsible —

AMOS: There’s plenty you’re responsible for.

HARRY: Sorry?

GINNY:How dare you speak to my husband in such a crude manner

AMOS: You know about those who were denied privilege of Marriage, My son, Cedric, you do remember Cedric, don’t you?

HARRY (remembering Cedric hurts him): Yes, I remember your son. His loss —

AMOS: He was one of them his privilege to marry or even do anything at all ever again was denied with a port key and a flick of a wand the same wand I believe also denied your mother and father a chance to see you grow up and know there grandchildren, Voldemort wanted you! Not my son! You told me yourself, the words he said were, “Kill the spare.” The spare. My son, my beautiful son, was a spare.

HARRY: Mr. Diggory, as you know, I sympathize with your efforts to memorialize Cedric, but —

AMOS: A memorial? I am not interested in a memorial — not anymore. I am an old man — an old dying man — and I am here to ask you — beg you — to help me get him back.

HARRY looks up, astonished. HARRY: Get him back? Amos, that’s not possible. No spell can awake-

AMOS:DONT YOU THINK I KNOW THAT BOY, But like with everything there is a but, no magic can raise the dead of which I'm all too aware however there is magic to reverse the process stop it from happening atall

GINNY:What like a Time Turner?

AMOS:The Ministry has a Time-Turner, does it not?

HARRY: The Time-Turners were all destroyed.

AMOS: The reason I’m here with such urgency is I’ve just heard rumor — strong rumor — that the Ministry seized an illegal Time-Turner from Theodore Nott and has kept it. For investigation. Let me use that Time-Turner. Let me have my son back. There’s a long, deadly pause. *To Ginny * you lost someone too to Voldermort didn't you a brother one of two twins was his name Fred was it? or was it George? forgive me I remember Cedric tell such amusing stories about them and they looked so similar, I'm an old man and my memory is not what it was .

GINNY:I...I...

DELPHI:Now Uncle, I'm sure we ALL *Looks at Harry with a Funny look which he thinks nothing of at the time* have someone we want to be brought back

HARRY is finding this extremely difficult. We watch as ALBUS, JAMES, LEE AND PHOEBE moves closer, listening.

HARRY: Amos, playing with time? You know we can’t do that. You have another son, Matthew don't you?

AMOS: How many people have died for the Boy Who Lived? I’m asking you to save one of them. Perhaps you could save more as a result.

This hurts HARRY. He thinks, his face hardens.

ALBUS: Cedric? Isn't that the same Cedric which has a Memorial Bench near the Quidditch pitch

JAMES: Yeah i think that who Cedric, is named after you know Cedric Peterson

PHOEBE:A Time Turner? But wait isn't that what that man from the tower of London had?

LILY:*ENTERS* Whats going on?

JAMES: Shhhhh Lily keep your voice down

ALBUS: By Dads tone of voice he had either gone Red or Pale

HARRY: Whatever you’ve heard, the Theodore Nott story is a fiction, Amos, I’m sorry.

TEDDY:*Enters* Whats going on here?, Ginny your mum wants to know If James' Pals are staying for the dinner, she need to know how many chairs to conjure up, Oh hi Mr. Diggory

AMOS:Ah is this the Famous Teddy Lupin i've been hearing much about I hear you are stepping into the fire tomorrow morning, Yes Matthew has told me alot about you, and Rupert offcourse his father was Cedric's best friend you know, he was as devastated as any sort of hoped he named one of his sons after my boy, but young Cho iI hear did it for him, Cho of course being my Daughter-in-law that Could have been, so who is the lucky girl you has one your heart

TEDDY: Her name is VICTOIRE *Shows a Picture to Amos*

PHOEBE: What they are actually getting married, how sweet

ALBUS: Yeah and Isn't your sister a Bridesmaid?

PHOEBE:Oh is she so that explains why she goes out everynight all dress up, I thought she was in a Play or Something

AMOS: Ah, she looks just like her mother? This is Fleur De La Cour's girl? Yes I remember she was another of the Champions with My Boy, Mr. Potter and who was the Fourth one?

HARRY: Victor Krum

AMOS: Indeed you three at least were able to get Married and have Children

HARRY:Yes indeed, But Amos you have no idea how dangerous a Time Turner is, Ask my Sister-In-Law Hermione and Besides can you really Go back really That Far?

JAMES: Shhh i'm trying to Listen

AMOS:It didn't happen too long ago It was what only 10? 15? 18? years ago I'm not too sure but I'm sure it's not so far you can't travel I heard to story of Eloise Mintumble

HARRY:Yes if I recall she collapsed to dust or something on coming back from such a long time back

TEDDY:What about Matthew your other son?

AMOS:Matthew ah, yes Gifted young man just like Cedric except to be honest I was never expecting him to be born, It was three years after we lost our boy Cedric we were in Hiding you see I went out to collect supplies I was captured by snatchers and thrown in a dungeon and when I was freed I returned home and my wife was holding a baby, but I could never properly see him as a son not properly, I've always seen him as the Grandson Cedric would have given me.

TEDDY:So you believe if you bring Cedric back he will be His son, who will be the Mother? Cho?, she has children herself! You would run the risk of erasing them!

RON:*APPARATES INTO ROOM* Hi All!, I'm here for the Dinner and also the Bachelor party later Harry you are coming after all it's your Godson's!

HARRY:*Jumping Slightly*Ohhh Hi Ron, oh the party?, Yes Ron later on, but I'll leave the speech's for the actual wedding, don't want to do speech's drunk, although I am kinda dealing with Mr. Diggory at the moment, Shame Hermione can't make it she is busy making sure Rose makes her Bridesmaid performance perfect she will talk sense into Mr. Diggory

RON:*Notices the Boys and Phoebe Have brought out the Extendable Ears* Oh looks like this conversation what ever it was Is no longer private

HARRY:We are discussing with Mr. Diggory about Going back in time *See the Ears* Oh Hmmmm.... I wonder who that could be

RON:*INTO EAR* Hey Boys can you stop eavesdropping Grown-ups are talking

GINNY:*Produces a Pair of Scissors* Do they think we don't know this is what we used at their age

HARRY:I think they are restless, and hungry their Grandma will probably come out with some appetisers soon

GINNY:I'll check on them

RON:No sis, You look tired I'll do it besides I've got some free new merch to give out you know before they are on the shelves

DELPHI:I'll check on them I'm great with kids!

*Delphi Walks out of the Drawing Room and walks to the Staircase*

DELPHI: Hello.

ALBUS and JAMES jump a mile, PHOEBE and LILY shriek, LEE pulls out his wand warily PHOEBE signs him the put it back

DELPHI: Oh. Sorry. Didn’t mean to startle. I used to be a big stair-listener myself. Sitting there. Waiting for someone to say something the tiniest bit interesting.

ALBUS: Who are you? Because this is sort of our house and . . .

DELPHI: I’m a thief, of course. I’m about to steal everything you own. Give me your gold, your wand, and your Chocolate Frogs! (She looks fierce and then smiles.) Either that or I’m Delphini Diggory. (She ascends the stairs and sticks out a hand.) Delphi. I look after him — Amos — well, I try. And you?

ALBUS (rueful grin): Albus.

JAMES:(wary) James

LEE: (frightened) Um...Lee

PHOEBE:(suprised) I'm Phoebe

ALBUS:And this is Lily *Lily Smiles*, Me and James are Brothers and she is our sister

DELPHI: Of course! James, Albus and Lily Potter! So Harry is your dad? That’s a bit wow, isn’t it?

JAMES:*Snorts*

ALBUS: Not really.

LILY:It's Awesome!

ALBUS:Um....Whatever

DELPHI: Ah. Have I just put my foot in it? It’s what they used to say about me at school. Delphini Diggory — there isn’t a hole she couldn’t dig herself into. ALBUS: They do all sorts with my name too. Pause. She looks at him carefully.

BILL:*Appears*(irritated) Um hello? Who are YOU? *Staring daggers at Delphi*Why are you talking too my Niece and Nephews! *Drawing his Wand*

MOLLY:(offended and annoyed) Indeed! Who are you? Why are You Here!?, My Granddaughter is getting Married in the Morning!, What's the meaning of this stranger?

DELPHI: I'm Delphi Diggory Niece of Amos *MOLLY looks taken aback**BILL slowly lowers his wand*

MOLLY:Amos Diggory? What in Merlin's name he doing here?

*HARRY, RON, GINNY, TEDDY AND AMOS EXIT THE DRAWING ROOM*

AMOS:Ah Delphi!, Meet the once-great Harry Potter, now a stone-cold Ministry man. I will leave you in peace, sir. If peace is the right word for it. Delphi, my chair .

DELPHI: We don’t choose who we’re related to. Amos . . . isn’t just my patient, he’s my uncle, it’s part of the reason I took the job at Upper Flagley. But that’s made it difficult. It’s tough to live with people stuck in the past, isn’t it?

ALBUS: Upper Flagley? DELPHI: St. Oswald’s Home for Old Witches and Wizards. Come see us sometime. If you like.

MOLLY: Would any of you like some chicken legs before the meal? Grannys treat, you two too *Looking at Lee and Phoebe* You are staying over for dinner aren't you

LEE and PHOEBE: Yes

AMOS: DELPHI!

Delphi smiles and then trips as she travels down the stairs. ALBUS watches her.

DELPHI: Yes, Uncle?

AMOS: DELPHI: Yes, Uncle.

MOLLY: Hello Amos why are you here

AMOS: About to leave tell me If you hear dof a Time Turner that could alter to go back in time to save your Sons life would you Take it

MOLLY:I'm not an Idiot Amos unlike you I have sense! and Besides if you went back in time how long is it now? 20-Odd years, you will have your son back alright but this Son will be one you may not recognise you want remember anything about him from the new timeline past where he would have died

AMOS:I never said I would do it Myself!

MOLLY:Amos Please this is Imbecilic!

FLEUR: Vots all dis noise, It almost ready da vood

AMOS: Fleur Delacour , why you have scarcely aged a day!, Congratulations on your Daughters wedding Is she is the one that works were I live?

FLEUR: Sank You, Um no zat iz my Other Daughter, Domonique.

MOLLY: *cheerfully*Next to her daughters you would think it was three sisters!

AMOS: Alright then goodbye!

MOLLY: Would you like some toast before you go?

AMOS: What? Oh Very well I remember you make good toast thank you, Come on Delphi *They Leave*

TEDDY:Did I imagine it or Was that Woman glaring at me Like Really Intensely, I also vaguely recognise her

HARRY:Um dont think so?

RON:We could check the Sneakoscope you know I've always felt wary of strangers who smile too quickly

GINNY: Can't it's broken, There was a crashing noise shortly before those two arrived I suspect it was Snowy flying about

HARRY: Hmmm That is weird but enough pondering let's Eat

MOLLY:Good Idea Is it Ready Fleur?

FLEUR; Yez almost Just Putting on da glaze

GINNY: Sounds lovely, Come on boys

MOLLY: Indeed *Conjures Table with 13 Chairs*

HARRY:Thank Merlin I'm Starving! Had Long Day

Very excited because I will be going to Universal orlando over my holiday break, with 3 days in the parks! This trip was paid for by my grandparents, and they also got us 2 special HP breakfast packages so (i think??) we get a Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley breakfast two of the days! Very excited because I have always loved everything harry potter and this is my first time there. What are some absolute DO NOT MISS's? I want to have somewhat of a plan of things to do just because I don't want to make my family have to follow me around and whatnot when they're not as interested in the HP stuff compared to me. (i might end up walking around w my uncle and his gf separate for this part anyways so that would be awesome but yeah) anyways what are the things i NEED to see so that I can have some sort of a todo list while in the harry potter part of the parks? Thank you sm

I'm guessing most of the teachers probably knew, but I can imagine he'd hide it out of embarrassment if it wasn't already out and was wondering if there's any official answer to this. Asking for a fanfiction I'm writing btw.

Or alternatively, if Fudge had stepped down and Dumbledore stepped in as minister? Do you think Voldemort's rise would have been completely averted, or would he still have found a way?

*For reference: Dumbledore advised removing the dementors from Azkhaban and sending envoys to the giants

Dumbledore says "few knew that the man who became Voldemort was once Tom Riddle but for those who did were too afraid to talk about it" ( Im misquoting this is just from memory)

I wonder if Hagrid was one of those people who knew- considering he went to school with him but also was close to Dumbledore enough that it could have been brought up in conversation?

what if in one of the books the sorting hat was a portkey because of voldemorts plan?

discuss

I’m rewatching the series with my girlfriend, and while I think the graveyard scene was an amazing adaptation, it really irks me how they barely do any explanation with Barty Crouch Jr. I mean, I understand with the book it was basically an entire chapter of just dialogue and him explaining everything, but there’s so many little things they could’ve added. I don’t think they even mention that he called Crouch Sr, or talk about the connection between the wands.

I know about Hogwarts legacy, but is it any good? Are there any other games that surpass or come close? I want to know what all there is before buying a game.

I love this form of magic because of all the things you can do in it. I don't care if the show is terrible. Just give this magic a Win. The movies made magic more like a laser battle sadly. The books made it feel more alive in what you can do with simple spells. Luckily the new game did that too.

So I love the Harry Potter books, I often re-listened to the audiobooks. As I’m back on the second book, the chamber of secrets, I think the biggest gripe that I have with these books is that J. K. Rowling uses the word poisonous instead of venomous. I can fully get behind dragons and magic and poly juice potion. But use the word poisonous instead of venomous always rubs me the wrong way. 😆

I remember watching this video and the other videos from Potter Puppet Pals as a kid so many times and i still to this day have this song stuck in my head