Dumbledore

HBO unveiled redesigned Hogwarts house crests for its Harry Potter series at a Back to Hogwarts event in Australia on Monday. They are flatter, thinner and circular where the films were heraldic. One change is a genuine correction to the books; the rest have split the fanbase.

Emma Watson's brilliant witch proved time and again that friendship means everything. From deadly creatures to dark magic, discover the moments when quick thinking and loyalty made all the difference in the wizarding world.

While Slytherin house typically takes the blame for producing dark wizards, the most psychologically twisted character in the wizarding world actually came from Ravenclaw and used charm to mask his sinister nature.

James Newton Howard's musical journey through the Wizarding World trilogy reveals surprising winners and disappointing misses. Discover which film's score truly captured the magic and which fell flat.

The Harry Potter villain almost looked completely ordinary until one actor's creative gamble changed everything. Discover how a simple costume request created one of cinema's most memorable antagonists.

Discover how the brave members of Dumbledore's secret organization stack up against each other in terms of magical ability and combat effectiveness during their fight against Voldemort.

Almost every ’90s kid grew up waiting for their Hogwarts letter, wanting to spend their school years in the world of magic. But then, we also know that every school year in Harry Potter is different, and every session feels like its own mini-adventure. From the first time Harry stepped into the Great Hall to the final battle that shook the castle, Hogwarts wasn’t just a school, it was the heart of the entire story.

The role of Albus Dumbledore is iconic, but it almost went to a completely unexpected actor. A legendary Bollywood star was approached to audition for the part after Richard Harris's passing. Discover the surprising story behind the casting decision and why it never came to be.