6 Scenes Already Confirmed for Harry Potter’s Remake That Weren’t in the Original Movie

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The upcoming Harry Potter TV series will have more time to tell the story than the original movies, and it’s already confirmed that scenes left out of the first film, Sorcerer’s Stone, will be included. While the Harry Potter movies are still enjoyable, like many adaptations, they had to cut parts of the books to fit the story into a reasonable movie length. This problem gets bigger with later installments, but even the first film misses some important moments and characters from the book.

The new HBO Max series aims to address some of the shortcomings of previous adaptations by fully bringing Harry Potter’s first year at Hogwarts to life across eight episodes. This longer format allows for a more detailed and faithful recreation of the book, including smaller details. The series will also have the opportunity to expand on characters, relationships, and background information that weren’t fully explored in the original story. While we won’t know exactly what’s included until the show premieres in 2026, confirmed new scenes suggest a more thorough and accurate adaptation.

6) Halloween Night in Godric’s Hollow

Fans of Harry Potter know about the night Voldemort killed Harry’s parents, but the books and movies don’t show the full story. We only get pieces of it – Harry hears hints when he encounters Dementors in Prisoner of Azkaban, and we see the events through Snape’s eyes in The Deathly Hallows. However, the new HBO Max series seems like it will actually show what happened that night. This is different from the first movie, but it’s a clever way to immediately create more tension and excitement.

Evidence suggests a scene depicting Voldemort’s arrival at Godric’s Hollow is being filmed. Photos from the set show the village decorated for Halloween, and with James and Lily Potter known to have died on October 31, 1981, it’s clear this is the event being recreated. This also supports rumors that Voldemort will be played by an actor and appear in multiple episodes, not just as a presence within Professor Quirrell. It seems likely we’ll see Voldemort at the peak of his power in Season 1.

5) Vernon Dursley’s Day at Work

The first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone introduces Vernon Dursley and a seemingly ordinary day that quickly becomes anything but. Throughout his workday, strange things keep happening, hinting at a hidden magical world. Witches and wizards are unusually careless, openly celebrating the defeat of Voldemort, and Vernon worries this will somehow impact his family – a worry that proves to be justified. His anxiety peaks when he overhears someone mention the name ‘Harry’.

The first Harry Potter movie leaves out a section of the book to get straight into the story, but the new TV series will include it. While the film found other ways to show how much the Dursleys disliked magic, set photos reveal the series will show Vernon Dursley’s day at work, including a meeting with a mysterious man in a purple cloak. This will give viewers a more complete understanding of the Dursleys and how normal their lives were before Harry came to live with them. It also hints that the series will highlight the difference between the non-magical and magical worlds, showing how wizards and witches are celebrating Voldemort’s defeat.

4) Wizarding World Celebrations Over Lord Voldemort’s Demise

The recent image of Vernon talking to a man in a purple cloak strongly suggests the films will finally show the widespread celebrations that happened after Voldemort’s defeat in 1981 – a scene skipped over in the first movie, Sorcerer’s Stone. Almost all wizards and witches were thrilled by Voldemort’s fall, and Vernon Dursley witnesses this joy. Dumbledore and McGonagall also discuss it when they meet on Privet Drive.

While it might not immediately seem crucial, showing the celebrations after Voldemort’s defeat is important for setting up the new TV series and Harry’s place in the wizarding world. It explains why Harry remained so famous for years – we see firsthand the overwhelming relief and admiration he inspired. This helps us understand why so many people looked up to him, and why he had strained relationships with families like the Malfoys. Plus, showcasing these celebrations will reinforce how terrifying Voldemort was, just as much as showing the night he attacked. It will remind viewers why everyone was so desperate to see him gone.

3) Albus Dumbledore Meeting With Nicolas Flamel

The upcoming Harry Potter remake will include a scene only previously mentioned in the books and films: a meeting between Albus Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel, the creator of the Sorcerer’s Stone. Flamel entrusted Dumbledore with the Stone because he feared Voldemort would try to steal it. Dumbledore remembers Flamel’s bravery and willingness to sacrifice himself to keep the Stone safe, a quality that deeply impacted Dumbledore even in a brief encounter.

Recent set pictures show John Lithgow, as Dumbledore, talking to Nicholas Flamel, suggesting the show will directly reveal how Flamel made his important decision. This is a great way to add more detail to the story. We don’t know exactly when this scene will appear, because in the books, the realization that Flamel holds the key to Fluffy’s secret is a surprise. It might be shown as a flashback during a conversation between Dumbledore and Harry, but the series could also show it earlier, since it’s free to explore events from different viewpoints.

2) History of Magic Lessons

Richard Durden will be playing Professor Binns in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot. Professor Binns is the History of Magic teacher at Hogwarts, a character who wasn’t featured in the original movies. This makes sense, as he’s a relatively minor character, mostly only appearing when the story needs historical context – like explaining the Chamber of Secrets. Students in the books, including Harry, find his classes incredibly dull, so it’s understandable why they were left out of the films.

The decision to cast a Professor Binns before Season 1 even begins suggests the show will include History of Magic classes early on. This shows a commitment to recreating the everyday details of Harry’s life at Hogwarts, something the films often skipped to keep the story moving. Unlike the movies, the HBO Max series has the space to explore these smaller details, which could make the show’s world feel just as magical and captivating as it does in the books.

1) Scenes With Peeves at Hogwarts

Peeves the Poltergeist, a mischievous character from the Harry Potter books who wasn’t included in the films, will appear in the upcoming TV series. While the actor playing him hasn’t been announced, producers Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner have revealed to HarryPotter.com that the show’s longer format will allow them to showcase Peeves causing trouble around Hogwarts. This means fans will finally see scenes of Peeves playfully bothering students and teachers that were left out of the movies.

The first season will probably show Harry meeting Peeves, the poltergeist, before the welcoming feast. We’ll also likely see Peeves catching Harry and his friends when they’re sneaking around Hogwarts at night. Just like the ghost Professor Binns, Peeves will bring a lot of personality and fun to the show, making the world of Hogwarts feel more real. He’ll be a great source of humor throughout the series, especially as the show goes on.

Which scenes from the Harry Potter books or movies are you most excited to see in the new TV series’ first season? Share your thoughts in the comments and discuss with other fans in the ComicBook Forum!

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2025-11-18 03:41