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2 days ago
- News18
6 Harry Potter Secrets That Even Die-Hard Fans Might Have Missed
From hidden meaning behind the names to certain connections to the real-life scenarios, JK Rowling cleverly hid many clues in the books. Beyond the spells and dark magic which has been showcased in the Harry Potter film series, there are certain small details that the author of the books, JK Rowling, cleverly hid. The details are such that even fans who have read the book series could have missed them. Now, as the magical world of Harry Potter is set to return to the screen more than one and a half decades after the film series concluded in 2011, let's have a look at some lesser-known facts. Rowling did not just choose the names randomly. Many names have hidden meanings. For example, Voldemort, which is scary on its own, but in French, vol de mort means flight of death. In Chambers of Secret, it is shown that the name 'I am Lord Voldemort" is made from rearranging the letters of 'Tom Malvoro Riddle." Once, the author also revealed that the 't' in the antagonist's name is silent. Meanwhile, the meaning of 'Malfoy or mal foi' in Draco Malfoy's name means bad faith in French, which suits his complex personality. Lupin's Curse Has A Connection To The Real World Remus Lupin's transformation into a werewolf during a full moon was more than just a fantasy. According to Reader's Digest, Rowling said, 'Remus Lupin's affliction was a conscious reference to blood-borne diseases such as the HIV infection." Even the Wolfsbane Potion that he drinks is like a magical version of the medicines used for the disease. And if you rewatch Prisoners of Azkaban, you would notice that Lupin looked pale and tired, symptoms similar to those of the disease. Snape's First Words Were A Hidden Message While the very first line that Snape tells Harry Potter in Sorcerer's Stone might seem cold at first, it had a hidden meaning. The wizard asked the latter about 'powdered root of asphodel and an infusion of wormwood." Asphodel is a kind of lily, and when the words are put together, it means 'I bitterly regret your death," as per Victorian floriography. It seemed like a message to Harry's mother, Lily, whom Snape secretly loved. On the other hand, every potion that Snape mentions in the films exists in the real world. When Ginny Almost Didn't Take The Horcrux In the Chamber of Secrets, the Weasleys nearly left their home for Hogwarts without taking Ginny's diary with them. According to Reader's Digest, they had to turn the car to get it. No one actually knew that the diary was one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. That small moment led to the Chamber of Secrets being opened again. Two Horcruxes Were Hidden In Plain Sight In Order of the Phoenix, when the group cleans 12 Grimmauld Place, they casually toss a heavy locket that no one could open, not knowing it was one of the Horcruxes. Later, Harry also hides a dusty tiara in the Room of Requirement without realising it was another piece of Voldemort's dark soul. A Prank That Gave Draco Malfoy The Key In Order of the Phoenix, after Fred and George Weasley shoved a student named Montague into a broken vanishing cabinet as a prank, the latter then told Draco Malfoy about the cabinets. That silly moment gave him the tool to sneak in Death Eaters into Hogwarts in Half-Blood Prince. view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 11:41 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Happy birthday, Harry Potter!
We imagine what Harry's friends — and some others — would write to him. *** Happy birthday, mate! Mum's gone and knitted you a special birthday jumper. It's in the parcel. Hope Pig didn't drop it along the way. She also made her special chocolate fudge — brilliant stuff — but Pig wouldn't carry it. Probably thought it might squash him flat. Fred and George claim they can charm the fudge to fly to you but Mum refused to let them try. I forgot to buy you a present, so I'll get you one during the first Hogsmeade weekend. See you soon! -Ron P.S. D'you reckon you can come round the Burrow for the rest of the hols? Dad says we can catch the Hogwarts Express together. *** Dear Harry, Happy birthday! I made you a detailed birthday timeline cross-referenced with key events in wizarding history. I thought you could use some light reading during the holidays. Ron says he's 'forgotten' to get you a present. Honestly, I've reminded him at least five times. Love, Hermione *** Happy birthday, Harry. Are the Muggles treating yeh right? I told Dumbledore I can visit yeh ter make sure but he says not ter. Summat abou' alarming the neighbours. I've got yeh a birthday gift but 's too dangerous fer Owl Post. Won't say no more here. I can' wait ter show yeh on your firs' day back at school. Visit me fer a cup of tea, won' yeh? -Hagrid *** Dear Harry, I wish you the happiest of birthdays. You are another year older — and, I dare say, a little bit wiser. A birthday is but a reminder of growth, not visible in the mirror, but a quiet kind of that shows itself as strength and resilience. By this measure, Harry, you are growing magnificently. I remain, yours most sincerely, Albus Dumbledore *** Potter, This is to remind you that you have detention with me on your first weekend after term starts. Should you fail to appear, the consequences will be... severe. Professor Severus Snape *** Dearest Harry Potter, It is Dobby's greatest honour to wish you a happy birthday, sir. Harry Potter is brave and kind and noble. Dobby has spent sleepless nights learning how to knit a special quilt for Harry Potter. Dobby hopes it keeps Harry Potter safe and warm. -Dobby *** Potter, I hear it's your birthday. How touching. I don't really care for birthdays — unless it's mine, obviously. Father always gets me the most extraordinary gifts. I suppose you're spending your birthday with whatever the Weasleys can scrape together. Jealous, Potter? -Draco Malfoy
News18
7 days ago
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Thanks To Google, Harry Potter Fans Get First Look At HBO Series Set
Last Updated: Warner Bros. has built the entire Privet Drive for the upcoming Harry Potter series. In today's world, where technology has the power to connect every nook and corner of the world, nothing can be truly kept hidden for long, especially when it comes to something as popular as Harry Potter. With the new series in the making, fans have now found a surprise on the internet. They got a sneak peek at the filming location of the upcoming show, thanks to Google Earth. Google Earth Discovery A Reddit user shared a cool discovery on the subreddit dedicated to the upcoming HBO show. Using Google Earth's historical imagery feature, the fan was able to see the newly built Privet Drive set at the Warner Bros. studio in Leavesden, Watford. Privet Drive is going to play a crucial role in the show's early episodes as it is the exact place where Harry Potter grew up with the Dursleys before he headed to Hogwarts. In the original movies, the Dursley house was a real home in Surrey. This time, the makers took things a notch higher by developing an entire street just for the show. Harry Potter Series Is In Production Based on the books by JK Rowling, the upcoming television show is expected to premiere in 2027, with new seasons releasing through 2037. Just a few days back, the makers of the new series announced that production has begun. It comes nearly 24 years after the release of the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Sharing a picture of young Harry with a clapboard on Instagram on July 14, HBO Max wrote, 'First years, step forward. The HBO Original Harry Potter series is now in production." View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) HBO's Harry Potter Show's Cast Before the show went into production, HBO confirmed the cast of the series. The three leads are Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other cast members of the series are as follows: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley and Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, among others. First Published: July 26, 2025, 14:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
