Potter facts

If you've ever read the "Harry Potter" books, you may have been confused by the fact that some characters look completely different in the movies. You probably imagined them to look quite differently. Or you grew up just watching the films - then some of the description of characters must have confused you. Either way, there are some major differences between books and movies. So here are some of the most striking opposites - some of them are truly astonishing!

1. According to J.K. Rowling, brooms are not actually magical items that allow wizards to fly. Like wands, they are simply tools for wizards to channel their own magic through and talented wizards can fly without them.

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01. J.K. Rowling revealed that after the Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione tracked down her parents and restored their unaltered memories. #hermione #emmawatson #harrypotter #weasley #harry #films #movies #hollywood #parents #father #mother #interesting #fascinating #president #dobby #twins

Harry Potter character Hermione Granger is infamous for correcting a pronunciation or two, such as her most iconic moment where she schooled Ron Weasley on the levitation spell -- it's LeviOsa, not LeviosAR!

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Disturbing Facts and Things about Harry Potter! There are so many hidden meanings and undertones in the Harry Potter stories that are pretty horrific! Some of these facts about the wizarding world were glossed over, but with a closer look you can see the issues and gaps in the stories and logic used in the Harry Potter movies and books. What do you think of this critical take on JK Rowling's famous story, Harry Potter? #Plot #Storylines #Harrypotter #Wizardingworld

1. Harry Melling had lost so much weight that the role of Dudley Dursley was almost recast for the third installment of Harry Potter movies. Eventually, it was decided that Melling would continue to play Dudley and would wear a fat suit to make him look heavier.

01. Padfoot, Sirius Black's canine form, animagus, was played by a Scottish Deerhound named Cleod. #movies #films #hollywood #harrypotter #didyouknow #interesting #fascinating #orderofthephoenix #food #health #animal #fiction #fantasy

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1. “Blood purity” wasn’t the only gene that Voldemort’s maternal family wanted to keep in the family. As descendants of Salazar Slytherin, they are fluent in Parseltongue—if it meant marrying a cousin or two to keep the ability in the family.

1. Despite many instances of Harry being noted as a “great wizard”, Harry does not, in fact, cast a single spell during the entire first movie.