As a huge movie fan, I’ve watched the Harry Potter world unfold since the books first came out in the ’90s, and the movies quickly followed in the early 2000s. It’s amazing how dedicated the fans still are – look at all the excitement around the new HBO series, even after all these years! You’d think, with so much already explored in the books and films, and such a loyal fanbase, that we’d have answered just about every question about these characters, but apparently not!
The story of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley seems pretty complete, and you’d expect all questions to be answered. But surprisingly, there are still several confusing plot points, both in the books and the movies. Here are 5 of the most significant mysteries surrounding the golden trio – some appear in both versions, while others are unique to the movie adaptations.
Harry’s Scar Moves Around In The Movies
A noticeable flaw in the Harry Potter films is the inconsistent placement of Harry’s scar. It shifts around on his forehead throughout the series. While complete accuracy might be too much to expect, the movies don’t even come close to being consistent with its position. They really should have had a way to ensure the scar looked the same in every scene.
The shifting position of Harry Potter’s scar is a noticeable flaw, especially since it’s such a key part of his character. Even Daniel Radcliffe has pointed it out over time. This inconsistency doesn’t exist in the books, as the scar’s location is a fixed visual element. Hopefully, the new HBO series will address this distracting issue.
Hermione Has To Explain Dentistry
One of the funniest parts of the Harry Potter series is how little the wizards understand the non-magical world. Mr. Weasley’s interest in Muggle things is particularly amusing, especially his struggle to grasp simple concepts like rubber ducks. However, the movies made a strange error that diminished this running joke. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Hermione tells everyone her parents are dentists and then awkwardly explains what dentists do – that they care for people’s teeth.
When Harry first visits the Weasley’s home, the Burrow, he notices a magical clock that displays where each family member is. Surprisingly, one of the locations shown is “the dentist,” implying wizards also go to the dentist. While it’s possible the Weasleys simply adopted some Muggle habits, it’s still strange to think why wizards would need dental care in the first place.
Harry Needs Glasses
It’s often imagined that wizards wouldn’t need dentists, and similarly, they likely wouldn’t need glasses – they could simply cast a spell to fix their vision. However, the Harry Potter books are full of much more impressive magic. Ironically, Harry himself is known for wearing glasses that constantly need magical repairs.
It’s curious that Harry isn’t the only character in the Harry Potter series who wears glasses. It’s not just a matter of him being accustomed to them from a young age. Characters like Professor Dumbledore and even Moaning Myrtle also wear glasses—and in Moaning Myrtle’s case, she’s stuck with them permanently as a ghost, because she was wearing them when she died.
Hermione And Ron Just Aren’t A Good Couple
As a big fan of both the Harry Potter books and films, I’ve always struggled with the romance between Hermione and Ron. It just doesn’t quite add up for me, especially in the movies. While there’s definitely some late-film chemistry, it feels like it comes out of nowhere. They seem like such different people with different personalities, and honestly, I never really saw a solid foundation for a lasting relationship between them.
Despite any initial doubts, the epilogue of Harry Potter makes it clear that Ron and Hermione’s relationship was more than just a teenage crush. They eventually marry and have children, showing that their connection lasted – at least for almost twenty years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Harry Names His Son After Snape
One of the strangest parts of the Harry Potter epilogue is the name Harry gives to his son: Albus Severus. It’s a bit surprising, considering everything that’s later revealed about Dumbledore. While Harry was close to Dumbledore for a long time, he eventually learned Dumbledore had essentially prepared him for sacrifice, but Harry seemingly forgave him anyway.
It’s puzzling that Harry would choose to name his son after Snape, particularly when he could have chosen someone like Lupin. While Snape did reveal his love for Harry’s mother and his years of protection, he was often cruel to Harry and doesn’t seem to have earned such a significant tribute.
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