TheHarry PotterTV show should stick close to the source material, but there are some stories I would love to see expanded in the series. By all accounts,Harry Potterhas established itself as one of the most engaging and popular franchises in modern history. From a series of books by a previously unknown author, to some of the most popular movies ever made and a fanbase that is immensely dedicated to the storybook world,Harry Potteris more than just a story.
And as efforts have been made to expand on that universe, with theWizarding World stretching into a spin-off franchise, various online resources, and more, there is a thirst from the fanbase to see and explore all that the narrative has to offer. The trouble is, within the pages of seven books, there is only so much information provided about various characters, and hints at things that could go much deeper. And the newHarry PotterTV show has the chance to expand on these detailswith its stretched out runtime over numerous seasons and episodes.
5The Marauders Humble Beginnings
The Mischievous Makers Of The Marauders Map Should Get More Screentime
With the expanded runtime of a multi-season TV show, theHarry Potterremake can dive deeper into the history and backstoryaround artifacts like the Marauders Map, which makes a prominent appearance inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. As it turns out, Remus Lupin, a former friend of James Potter, made the map alongside several notable friends in their days at Hogwarts.
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Thisgroup called themselves the Marauders, and they nicknamed themselves according to theirunique Patronus animals. But these characters deserve to see more of the spotlight, and have some details about their group and their antics explored. How did they use the Marauders Map? What were their days at Hogwarts like? What did their friendship group look like as adults? All of this and more would be fascinating to see expanded on in the show.
4Albus Dumbledore’s Connection To Grindelwald
Dumbledore’s Taboo Relationship Needs To Be Explored
While theFantastic Beastsfilms did make a considerable effort tounpack the relationship between Albus Dumbledore and his former lover, Grindelwald, the unfortunate recastings, and the other challenges facing the movies resulted in a complex and slow journey that delivered precious few answers about the future headmaster of Hogwarts.
Albus had a life before Hogwarts, and though he stood tall as the master of the prestigious school, there was another part of him that was devoted to a dangerous figure in the Wizarding community. Seeing their relationship, and thebreakdown that tore them apart, could be a wonderful expansion on an already legendary character.
3Voldemort’s Rise To Power
Tom Riddle Was A Student At Hogwarts Before His Evil Reign
Voldemort is the bane of the Wizarding World. He stands out as potentially the most dangerous figure in history, whose reign caused the world to cower at the mere mention of his name. Butwhen he appears inHarry Potter, he is at his weakest. Having divided his soul, lost his physical body, and hiding in various degrading forms.
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Voldemort had a meteoric rise to power, with devoted disciples propping him up. And he went on to cause chaos. Seeing more of the rise to power, andTom Marvello Riddle’s days as a studentbefore he began his takeover would be a wonderful way to freshen up a story that had previously been told.
2Snape’s Double Agent Arc
Snape’s Secret Mission Is Now Public Knowledge
With the movies and books released together, and the truth about Snape’s promise to Lily Potter only being revealed late in the series, the stunning reveal thatSnape was actually trying to protect Harryfor all of his years at Hogwarts was a revelation. However, no sooner was this revealed than Snape was killed off.
This could make a story that has already been seen into something new and more engaging.
With this big reveal now more public knowledge, the show could hint at and expand on this detail much earlier. It could see Snape make his promise to Lily, andunpack the complex feelings that he must be enduring throughout. Again, this could make a story that has already been seen into something new and more engaging.
1Harry And Ginny’s Romantic Connection
Their Romance Came Out Of The Blue In Previous Versions Of The Story
One of the biggest frustrations in the movies, which is only slightly better in the books, is therelationship between Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley. Understandably, Ginny is Ron’s younger sister, and when Harry begins attending Hogwarts, hetakes no real notice of Ginny, but at the end of the story, the pair fall deeply and madly in love.
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This relationship needs more room to breathe, and further expansion throughout, so that when it does come about at the end, it doesn’t feel like a complete shock. If Ginny is seen to have a crush on Harry, and, over time, Harry begins to reciprocate those feelings, then this relationship can feel like a natural progression of the story. ButHarry Potter’snew TV show could be the first part of the franchise to do the romance justice.
