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In the world of Harry Potter, there are so many phenomenal characters we have come to love. Many of them are professors at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We could talk about Snape, McGonagall, or even Dumbledore, but at the end of the day, this is a giant story, and there’s a lot still left to learn about the professors and who they are.
Now, with the new HBO series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, coming on Christmas Day, we have the chance to look more closely into the world of professors than ever before. In fact, we can make them stars in their own right, not just supporting characters for Harry.
The professors all of their own stories in the wizarding worldÂ
If you’ve been in the world of Harry Potter lore, you know that each professor has their own background. Yes, we know Snape’s story, and we’ve delved into Dumbledore’s background, but J.K. Rowling has given us even more information over the years than what we learned in the Harry Potter books.
From these little tidbits about the characters and full-on backstories, we learn much more about the professors from the novels than from the Harry Potter films, as well, as much as I love them. With all the extra time in the TV series we have now, I hope Francesca Gardiner and her team examine the lives of these professors in a way we never got to before.
There’s time to delve into their stories and learn what made them who they are while not detracting from Harry’s story.
We can see how much they mean to Harry personally
One thing about the professors in Harry Potter is that they often felt like placeholders in the films. Yes, some had a real impact on Harry’s heart, like Remus Lupin or Hagrid, but most were just there, with their roles not fully explored.
I’m not talking about going into the depths of why History of Magic with Professor Binns suddenly means the world to Harry, because we both know that’s not reality. Instead, I want to dig deeper into the other professors who helped him in other ways and why he wants to protect them so badly, beyond the obvious. What was Snape saying behind the scenes to the other professors? What was he actually doing to stop the real villain of the first book? What did Professor McGonagall really think about all the weird things that happen at Hogwarts during Harry’s time there?
It makes them more than just one person fighting against the Dark Lord. It makes them an active part of his life, and I believe they would fully share his character’s complexity.
We can actually see the classes more
This was one of the few things that, as a Harry Potter fan, I would love to see in any interpretation of Harry Potter. Whether it’s a TV show, a movie, or the upcoming anticipated sequel to Hogwarts Legacy, I want to see classes.
Yes, we are here to follow Harry and how he takes down the Dark Lord, but the Harry Potter movies barely show any classes to keep the story moving. How can we expect Harry to become a capable wizard if we never really see him practice? In the books, we are in class often, so as the story progresses, you can believe more and more that Harry is getting ready for the right time.
If the professors become more central to the series rather than just supporting characters, we can really see how they affect and change Harry. That’s the kind of story we need. Plus, it’s always fun to see how a magical session unfolds. Those were always some of my favorite parts of the movies.
Either way, this HBO Harry Potter show has a chance to do something never done before with its professors, and I really hope we get to see it.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone premieres on Dec. 25, 2026, on HBO Max.
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