Potterheads adore everything about the wizarding world and can’t fathom life without Hogwarts and the magnificent trio. Even without the Lumos enchantment, Harry, Ron, and Hermione brightened our lives on numerous occasions.
Pottermania is still going strong, although our invisibility cloaks have undoubtedly become a little dusty over the years. After all, how could we have overlooked everything that has gone wrong with Harry Potter for so long? Go to the next page to read more..
Over the years, Peter Pettigrew has seen a lot.
Yes, you may want to leap into your screen and rip Scabbers apart for betraying pretty much every nice guy in the Harry Potter franchise, but that won’t help. Scabbers — eventually revealed to be Peter Pettigrew – has simply seen too much in his life.
While this revelation altered the entire Harry Potter storyline in Prisoner of Azkaban, as we’ve grown older, we’ve wondered what his existence as a rat was like. He spent 12 years sleeping in either Ron’s, Bill’s, or Percy’s room, which is bizarre.
Love potions were unaffected.
Within the Harry Potter universe, love potions play a significant role. On the one hand, they were regarded as quirky and cute little potions for Wizarding World women to use on their crushes.
A love potion, on the other hand, was responsible for the birth of You Know Who. I’m sure you didn’t consider that. We learn later in the series that Voldemort was born after his witch mother took a love potion on a Muggle in the neighbourhood. So why weren’t they stopped at Hogwarts?
Teachers who are suspicious and their personal lives
What subject would you teach if you had the chance to teach at Hogwarts? Well, you might want to reconsider this career choice because, if you ask us, the teachers at Hogwarts are all a little questionable.
Do they have life outside of school, despite the fact that we know they are incredibly talented? Do you have to sign up every time you’re offered a Hogwarts teaching contract? They teach there, live there, and even sleep there.
Dumbledore struck it rich.
Okay, we’re just going to say it. Dumbledore wasn’t quite a wizard. He was the headmaster of Hogwarts, and he was very helpful to Harry, but he was also the one who dragged Harry into all the drama.
Snape even said it himself, knowing that Dumbledore was only developing Harry to be a skilled wizard in order to sacrifice him as the final Horcrux in the end. Dumbledore had no idea that Harry would one day return to life. He was quite fortunate.
The noticeable absence of confidentiality
If you’re the type of person who prefers to remain to themselves, we suspect you won’t enjoy living in the Wizarding World. At Hogwarts, you must not only eat, sleep, and dress in shared areas, but you must also do everything else.
The Floo Network allows you to walk into someone’s house without warning, Polyjuice Potion allows you to morph into someone else, and the Ministry of Magic keeps an eye on everyone.
Hogwarts is a scary place to be.
When a parent sends their child to school, they expect the teachers and the entire organisation to look after their children. We can morph into an armadillo or another weird animal, but McGonagall deserves credit for sticking to something more mundane.
However, we must consider the regulations that govern being an Animagus. To begin with, what are the rules? If she robbed Gringotts as a (literal) cat burglar, would magical restrictions still apply?
Harry’s house was in bad shape.
While we all know that Harry Potter had a difficult childhood, we don’t believe that enough people are aware of the fact that he grew up in a broom cupboard. Yes, the Dursleys were cruel to Harry, but not even providing him with his own room?
Of course, we all know that he eventually got his own room, but what were the criteria for moving from under the stairs to up the stairs and behind his own door?
Ariana’s details are too hazy.
There are a lot of things wrong with Dumbledore as a character, but one thing we’ll never get over is how ambiguous he is – especially when it comes to the most crucial things.
When talking about their late sister, Ariana, his brother seemed to be no different, as he left out some fairly heartbreaking aspects. Nobody knows what happened to their little sister on the day she died, and we’re not sure how to feel about it.
Barty Crouch Jr’s acts were forgotten.
The Goblet of Fire is one of the darker novels in the Harry Potter series, and because there’s so much going on, we’ve let some things slip through the years. That is, until now.
Barty Crouch Jr. deserves to be recognised for taking his own father’s life, turning him into a bone, and burying it so that he couldn’t be found. That’s pretty dark stuff right there, and we can’t help but wonder why we all just shrugged it off.
The paintings are permanently affixed.
One of the nicest aspects of the Wizarding World is how much cooler the paintings are than in the Muggle world. That’s because the people in these paintings move, and they’re still alive and breathing despite the fact that they’ve died.
While this is a wonderful gesture for individuals who have lost loved ones, what if they don’t want to remain forever trapped in paintings? Because it is the time limit for their stay. Forever and ever, with no prospect of escape. Yikes.
The images are simply incomprehensible.
While there’s no denying that the Wizarding World’s magic makes us extremely joyful, some of the regulations are simply absurd. Take, for example, the photographs. Are these individuals on a never-ending Boomerang?
Are they aware, as the folks in the paintings appear to be? If that’s the case, why don’t Harry and the group talk to the ones who can provide them with answers? When Harry was confused, it would have been a lot easier if he had just spoken to his parents or Dumbledore.
Muggles have seen a lot of things.
When was the last time you witnessed a bus squeeze between two lanes of traffic? Why not have a flying aunt? There’s a good chance you can’t think of anything right now, but that’s probably because a memory charm has been used against you to make you forget.
We might know that as the Muggle race, we have seen a lot if we didn’t have any of these charms imposed upon us. We simply forget that we’ve seen it. That makes sense, right? Good.
Splinching occurs far too frequently.
One of the greatest things about being a witch or wizard is that you can teleport from one location to another as soon as you reach seventeen. It’s far superior to travel via fireplace or Portkey, and it’s also considerably more convenient. Most of the time, at least.
Splinching appears to occur far too frequently, and this is something that would turn us away from this mode of transportation. Why would we wish to cut our chests open or leave a foot behind?
Viktor was very enthusiastic.
If you recall the Triwizard Tournament, Hermione Granger ended up at the bottom of a lake when Viktor Krum chose her as his special item. This judgement, however, must be questioned.
By the time she was picked, the two of them had scarcely spoken, and did he not have anything else in his life that he enjoyed? What about his parents’ situation? What about his animal companion? He seemed a touch too enthusiastic, which was a little strange.
The Sorting Hat is illogical.
While we’ve all wondered which house the Sorting Hat would assign us to, when you stand back and consider what this accessory accomplishes, it just doesn’t make sense. After all, it is this one hat that determines where a student will spend the rest of their school years, who they will associate with, and what their personality will be.
We all know that the person has the last say, but Harry was the one who discovered it for himself. Everyone else simply accepted it.
Why is there still a Slytherin house?
While we’re on the subject of the Sorting Hat and Hogwarts houses, there’s one major point that has to be addressed: why is Slytherin still a thing? Not only has that one house produced some of history’s most evil wizards and witches, but everyone knows they’re bad.
They are never involved when things go wrong and the students require assistance, and it seems pointless to try to rehabilitate them. A Slytherin is a Slytherin forever.
Dumbledore’s shady hiring decisions
We all know that to teach at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you had to be an amazing witch or wizard, which is why some of Dumbledore’s employment decisions were dubious.
Why did he appoint Professor Quirrel to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts while he was terrified of everything? Why did he hire Gilderoy Lockhart, after all? Dumbledore must have been able to see through this thief’s lies and deception. It simply does not add up.
We are perplexed by the Time-Turner controversy.
We can only presume that JK Rowling created the Time-Turner because a story sometimes requires a little additional punch. After all, it allowed Hermione to become even more of a know-it-all by attending all of her classes, as well as saving Harry’s uncle’s life.
While this was an excellent application of the Time-Turner, why didn’t everyone have one so that nothing negative could happen? The premise is perplexing, which is presumably why she chose to eliminate them all later.
Harry’s forgiving personality
We learn in the final Harry Potter book and movie that Harry named his son “Albus Severus” because he wanted to honour the two bravest men we know. We’ve previously interrogated Dumbledore; now it’s time to interrogate Snape.
While Snape’s story will always make us cry – especially when “Always” is involved – this does not change the fact that Snape was cruel to Harry. We assume he’s just a naturally forgiving person.
The number of lessons available is limited.
While we’d love to drop in on a Transfiguration class or go outside with Hagrid for a Care of Mystical Creatures session, the Hogwarts curriculum raises certain concerns.
Sure, it’s great when you learn all there is to know about magic, but what about your regular classes? If you wanted to work at Gringotts or become an Auror, we’re sure you’d need to learn a little English and Math.
They are out of date.
Because we’re talking about Hogwarts and how this school isn’t quite up to snuff, we should mention that they do their homework with a quill and parchment.
Why were they so behind the times when we last looked, Hogwarts and the Harry Potter universe were situated in a time when pens were invented? Anyone who has tried to use a quill knows how frustrating it is to have to constantly replenish your ink supply.
The Knight Bus is quite exciting.
We have to agree, the Knight Bus is a fantastic concept. It’s fantastic that stranded witches and wizards have a mode of transportation, and we adore that they may be transported somewhere secure.
However, Harry’s experience on this bus was chaotic, and we need an explanation. Can’t these men, if they’re supposed to be magical, just magically bind the beds to the floor so they don’t fly around? It appears to be straightforward to accomplish.
The Cursed Child in its entirety
Everything has been done before. Because the original property is so successful, the world’s money makers are eager to capitalise on it and generate even more money. Nobody asked for The Cursed Child, so we can only presume that was the situation with Harry Potter.
Anyone who has read or watched this narrative knows that it is still Harry Potter, but it is also so far apart from it that it makes no sense. When you read it, you’ll understand what we mean.
Missing Muggle acquaintances
The way the Muggle world interacts with the wizarding world will always be perplexing to us. How come Muggles never realise that over half of the world in Harry Potter is made up of wizards? Beats us.
However, many Harry Potter fans have often wondered what happens to Muggle’s former pals when they enrol at Hogwarts. For example, did Hermione just cut ties with all of her previous pals, or did she continue to spend time with them while pretending to be unmagical?
On the Marauder’s Map, Peter Pettigrew
Despite how grim it becomes towards the end, Harry Potter is ultimately a children’s series. It’s designed for young children. This implies that not everything has been carefully considered. There are a few story holes, and J.K. Rowling probably never imagined her novel would become so popular that adults would pore over it and pick out every inconsistency.
But, hey, they did it, and now we’re here. One big one is the possibility that Peter Pettigrew was found on the Marauder’s Map. This would have established him as Ron’s pet rat without a doubt.
Could Harry’s vision have been restored by magic?
Magic evolves over the series from being fanciful and entertaining in the first few novels to becoming quite serious and capable of practically anything. You can even use magic to KILL someone.
So, with all of its strength, how come there was no spell that could correct Harry’s vision? Even if there was no spell, a potion may have done the trick. As much as that would have made sense, it would have been bittersweet, because Harry Potter without his glasses isn’t really Harry Potter.
That’s a substantial amount of gold.
One of the most ironic moments in the entire series occurs early on, when Harry discovers the vast sum of gold his parents have left for him. He grew up in a less-than-affluent household, essentially living under the stairs as a servant.
He was obviously ecstatic when he discovered all of the money he had inherited. Where did the money come from, though? It was obviously his parents’, but how did they amass so much wealth? Were there any other relatives to whom it should have been given? Questions, questions, questions.
The entire situation with the Marauder’s Map
While the Marauder’s Map is without a doubt one of Harry’s coolest magical artefacts, it contains some interesting contradictions. While it may appear to be a silly device used by Fred and George for pranks, the magic used to create it is actually rather advanced and powerful.
This raises the question of how this map was created by a bunch of teens (including Harry’s father). They were all formidable wizards, but their magical education had only just begun. Something doesn’t add up to us.
The Dementors are terrifying creatures.
Despite the fact that Harry Potter is primarily a children’s series, there are some aspects of the franchise that feel extremely adult. For starters, it’s essentially a civil war fiction with very severe connections to real life. The creatures are usually highly frightening, far more so than small children are used to. The Dementors, in particular.
The happy-go-lucky attitude was gone by the third instalment of the series, so perhaps Rowling assumed that all the youngsters wouldn’t make it that far. However, we can only speculate on how many children were harmed by the Dementors.
How about a wizard primary school?
Observing the students as they progress through Hogwarts is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the Harry Potter franchise. We adore the Deathly Hallows, but with so much time spent on what was going on outside of school, it just wasn’t the same.
But, with so much focus on Hogwarts, which educates wizards from the ages of ten to seventeen, we have to wonder: how can wizards get educated before they turn ten? This is never addressed, and we’re left to wonder if there are any magical primary schools out there. Is it possible that they’re all homeschooled?
Harry took a long time to notice the Thestrals.
The Harry Potter universe is full of strange and fascinating animals, but few are as intriguing as the Thestrals. In the fifth instalment, these winged horses are displayed.
The majority of the students are unable to see them, but Harry and Luna can. What gives? Because they have witnessed a death, which is how you obtain the capacity to perceive Thestrals. When Harry was a baby, though, he witnessed his mother die. So why hadn’t he noticed them earlier? Does it matter that he was so young?
Hogwarts is the centre of the universe.
We wouldn’t have had it any other way if the world didn’t revolve around Hogwarts. It was obvious when we first saw the movies and read the novels that Hogwarts was the most significant location on the planet. However, looking back, it seems strange that all of these bizarre events occurred at this institution.
What happened at the other wizard schools that we saw at the Triwizard Tournament? Is there anything noteworthy going on there, or are these just ordinary schools?
Did the other students take a walk around the campus?
The grounds of Hogwarts were breathtaking, as anyone who had read the novels or seen the movies could attest. Who wouldn’t want to spend their days roaming across grassy meadows, gazing out over snow-capped mountains, and relishing in the splendour of a large lake?
The majority of the students, at least. The only students who actively take advantage of Hogwarts’ spacious grounds are… you guessed it… Ron, Hermione, and Harry, in many moments in the movies. We assume everyone else is studying indoors.
People who are overweight are frequently mocked.
This was something we didn’t recognise when we were younger, but it’s something that truly sticks out today. Maybe it’s just a product of its period, but the Harry Potter series takes great pleasure in fat-shaming people.
While some larger characters, such as Hagrid, are never made fun of, the Dursleys’ figures are mocked in an almost comical manner. When you consider how bad they are, it seems justifiable, yet a few quotations from the books may persuade you that Rowling had it out for the greater people.
There is an obvious lack of homework.
Do you know where the majority of the first six films are set? Hogwarts. The school, for example. And you know what Ron, Harry, and Hermione nearly never do? Homework. You’d expect that a school as prestigious as Hogwarts would have a rigorous curriculum, and that homework would follow suit.
We understand that they don’t have much time to fill out worksheets while rescuing the world, but at the very least, have them do some math or anything. Oh, wait. Math is not taught at Hogwarts. Sigh.
Dumbledore was a little too dramatic for his own good.
Dumbledore is one of the most enchanting characters in the history of literature. Throughout the series, the man captured our hearts, and we often find ourselves thinking about him as we go about our regular lives. But, as incredible as he was, he did exist in a considerably more dramatic manner than was required.
He viewed the whole scenario with Harry and Voldemort as if it were a play, and he made a point of keeping a lot of things from Harry when he could have easily disclosed them with him.
The students are quite cruel.
There’s no denying that being a teenager is difficult, whether you’re a Muggle or a wizard. Awkward romantic encounters, pulsing hormones, and a slew of other stressors combine to make life extremely difficult.
However, this does not excuse the fact that Hogwarts students are extremely cruel. Remember how everyone turned on Harry when he was picked for the Triwizard Cup? Or how they don’t blink when one of their friends falls off a broomstick during a Quidditch match? Those youthful magicians have the potential to be truly ruthless.
Dumbledore favoured some students above others.
Dumbledore was intrigued by Harry for a variety of reasons. He understood that there would be loose ends at the end of the saga with Harry. But one thing that has always bothered us is the fact that Sirius was never given the opportunity to defend his innocence.
A second trial would have proved that Peter Pettigrew was the one who did the things Sirius was accused of, but he never saw a court again before being taken away. It’s quite depressing. Hopefully, Harry will be able to prove his innocence later.
Is this a children’s series?
We were huge fans of the Harry Potter series as children. We enjoyed everything from literature to movies to video games. We still adore everything about it now that we’re grownups, but we see it through a different lens. We recognise the extremely mature themes on offer. We’ve also discovered how much brutality and darkness this series has.
Looking back, it’s hard to believe this was originally intended for children. To be honest, it’s almost as horrific as Breaking Bad. What about the Dementors? Come on! Those are absolutely terrifying!
Remembrances are completely pointless.
So many things from the Harry Potter universe make us wish they were real. Are you serious about flying broomsticks? We’d sell our cars in a heartbeat if it meant looking like a Quidditch star on our way to work every day.
Hermione’s never-ending bag? Absolutely fantastic . Other magical artefacts, on the other hand, are less appealing. Take, for example, the Remembrall. What is the point of that? It’s pointless to have an item that illuminates when you’ve forgotten something. We have no way of knowing what we’ve forgotten.
The class sizes don’t seem to make sense.
When you start paying too much attention to Harry Potter, a lot of things start to fall apart. While a lot of things were well planned, there were a few things that were not. The size of the classes is one of them.
There are numerous discrepancies in this article. The Gryffindor dorm room, for example, is rather modest given how large their table is at the end of each year. Also, how can the world’s most important wizard school be so little when other wizard organisations (such as the Ministry of Magic) are enormous?
Did the primary trio get old on you?
We have to admit that, as much as we adore Harry Potter and his two best friends, we would loathe them if we had to go to school with them. While they did manage to save the world, hearing about how heroic they were all the time would get old.
All the other students seemed to exist in the shadows of the three great wizards Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and it seemed as if the teachers only cared about them. The other children are also deserving of love! Rowling, pay attention to them!
The Dursleys were quite cruel.
Everyone knows Harry sleeping in a cupboard beneath the stairs is a dreadful situation. When we initially watched the series, we didn’t know the full scope of the Dursleys’ abuse of Harry. It’s awful! We expected some good chuckles from the family playing antagonists, but they were all truly quite disturbing chevaliers.
It’s a miracle Harry survived maturity without going nuts, despite constantly throwing obscenities and verbally insulting our beloved hero. We suppose he was insane, but it wasn’t entirely his fault.
Purchase some smaller pipes.
All of the intriguing creatures in the Harry Potter franchise contribute to the franchise’s magical aura. There are giant spiders, horses and eagles mixed together, and much more to make the world feel even more surreal. The basilisk, on the other hand, is one of the series’ scarier beasts.
The most bizarre aspect is that it simply lives beneath Hogwarts! This naturally raises a number of questions. How did no one notice that there was a basilisk in the pipes? What made their pipes so massive?
Magic’s political aspect
More and more minute elements of the world began to be hammered out as the series progressed over the span of the novels (or movies, if you prefer). Even seemingly mundane aspects of the wizarding world’s political structure began to be disclosed to us.
A few different Ministers of Magic appear, and they begin to play an important role. However, we never really discover how the wizarding world’s political system works. Are elections held? Who chooses the leaders? Did Cornelius Fudge suddenly decide to become a minister?
He must not be identified.
We particularly like this small, unimportant easter egg from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’s credits. There’s not a lot of depth here, but those are sometimes the best sorts of secrets. Those who waited around to see the credits found that Richard Bremmer was the original Voldemort.
He wasn’t credited as playing Voldemort; instead, he was credited as playing He Who Must Not Be Named. It’s almost as though the credits are just as scared of Voldemort as the rest of the wizarding world, which adds to the realism.
It gets darker… much darker.
Anyone who knows anything about Harry Potter knows that the series quickly becomes gloomy. It begins as a sweet adventure in a realm of comical creatures and spells and quickly escalates into a full-fledged civil war involving monsters and wicked lords.
That’s a stark difference. Each instalment of the franchise seemed to get darker and darker. The emblem in the opening scenes represented this shift in tone from movie to movie.
An out-of-date message system
In the wizarding realm, there are many things that appear to be outdated. While it would lose a lot of its rustic appeal if they hung TVs everywhere and were constantly texting each other, there are a few elements that appear to need updating. We’re discussing their mail system.
Yes, having owls around is both adorable and fantastic. Is it, however, truly efficient? Wizards appeared to have no other option than to use this mediaeval method of communication. Is there no such thing as a miraculous sort of instant communication? That is difficult to believe.
Career options are limited.
Many people have noted how restricted Hogwarts schooling is. It does not appear to truly prepare kids for the actual world. But what is the world for which they are being prepared? A detailed examination of the world in which Harry Potter is set reveals the scarcity of job opportunities.
You may be a wand seller, a potion seller, or a teacher… and basically not much else. With every career centred on magic, it appears that there aren’t many openings.
Professor Quirrell’s background….
One of the most terrifying scenes in the Harry Potter series occurs right at the beginning. Professor Quirrell explains that Lord Voldermort’s face is on the back of his own freakin’ head. Isn’t that terrifying?
When we were little, it definitely scared us. However, now that we’re older and the shock has worn off, we’re inquisitive about how their arrangement worked. Quirrell, did you have to feed your second head? Did he have to remove the crust from Voldemort’s eyes in the morning? Gross.
Everything is in the scarf.
Despite a few plot gaps, the Harry Potter series did a fantastic job of paying attention to detail. This holds true for both literature and films. Many elements were communicated in subtle visual ways in the films. Here’s an excellent illustration.
We see Harry, Ron, and Hermione wearing scarves at this moment. What’s more, guess what? Their individual characteristics are reflected in the way they wear their scarves. Hermione’s is neat and tidy, Ron’s is sloppy and disorganised, and Harry’s is somewhere in the middle.
McGonagall’s athletic heritage
Fans of Harry Potter are rabid, and like any true fan, they can’t help but speculate about the unknown backstories of their favourite characters. We assume that’s why there’s fanfiction. Rowling, on the other hand, did an excellent job of slipping in a few tidbits here and there.
Most people probably missed this one, but as you can see, Professor McGonagall’s background was only mentioned briefly here. Although the focus is on Harry’s father, the fact that McGonagall was once an athlete is fascinating and amusing to speculate about.
Is it possible that no one noticed the names?
While Harry Potter is primarily meant for children, there are many aspects of the series that appeal to adults as well as children. One of them is how the characters seldom seem to be simply nice or wicked; they are frequently significantly more nuanced.
However, just by looking at their names, some characters are clearly malevolent. How could anyone in the literature believe that a character named Draco Malfoy could be anything but a jerk? How did they not realise Cornelius Fudge was completely ineffective?
The role of science in the field of magic
There are a few instances when the wizarding and Muggle worlds collide, and they’re always fascinating. However, for the most part, these two communities are maintained fully distinct. (And for good reason.)
However, a smart easter egg in one of the films demonstrates that wizards are at least aware of what is happening outside of their world. A wizard sits and reads a Stephen Hawking book in this brief scene! What we’re left to wonder is how wizards feel about science. What part does it play in magic?
So, how about lice?
We have a problem with the Harry Potter franchise since health isn’t discussed frequently. It appears that the Hogwarts teachers simply abandon these young youngsters to their own devices, with little effort taken into ensuring their safety.
There are a lot of tiny things that they appear to overlook but are quite important. As in head lice. They never mention head lice, which you know must be a problem for the Sorting Hat. Hopefully it’s enchanted with anti-lice properties.
It’s time to take a bath.
In the wizarding realm, hygiene does not appear to be a hot topic. We’re sure some magicians could concoct some bizarre bath bombs and facial peels, but we’ve never heard of them. In fact, the characters never, ever talk about cleanliness.
Only one time do we witness Harry take a bath. It’s not a big deal, but the show follows the character for seven years. Is it true that he never bathes? Is that something he only does when the cameras aren’t rolling or when J.K. Rowling isn’t looking? We have our doubts.
The ideal rebuttal against expelliarmus
Certain spells in Harry Potter appear to be absolutely ineffective. Others, on the other hand, appear to be simply fantastic. When we first discovered the franchise, we considered expelliarmus to be one of the best. It scatters your opponent’s wand, preventing them from casting spells.
That sounds fantastic! However, we can’t help but wonder why no one thought to just put a wristband on the wands. Isn’t that going to make expelliarmus useless? It’d be similar to the Wiimotes bands. It’s good enough for Hogwarts if it’s good enough for Nintendo.
The ideal rebuttal against expelliarmus
Certain spells in Harry Potter appear to be absolutely ineffective. Others, on the other hand, appear to be simply fantastic. When we first discovered the franchise, we considered expelliarmus to be one of the best. It scatters your opponent’s wand, preventing them from casting spells.
That sounds fantastic! However, we can’t help but wonder why no one thought to just put a wristband on the wands. Isn’t that going to make expelliarmus useless? It’d be similar to the Wiimotes bands. It’s good enough for Hogwarts if it’s good enough for Nintendo.
