Eight Harry Potter Mysteries You Must Not Miss: In Pics
Harry Potter is a series that almost all of us know by heart. It lives in us like our childhood wrapped in magic potions and flying sweepers. Imagine going to a school like the Hogwarts and envision a world sprinkled with magic, who among us wouldn’t love that! The incomplete and complicated lives, hidden subtle foreshadowing, and clever Easter eggs of the Harry Potter universe will always allow for some observation to get lost even when looking through the lens of the biggest Potterheads.
Some of which are possible in hidden details, in the textures of names and prophecies, extremely subtle visual clues that are easily missed in a single shot, and sometimes unique character quirks that unravel upon rewatch, the tireless worldbuilding by J.K. Rowling and filmmakers’ phenomenal attention to detail sprinkled magical sparkles all over. No matter if you have read the Harry Potter series nth times or have watched its movie series multiple times, there will always be something you missed and something new to discover each time.
So prepare yourself for a brain explosion as we share some deeply magical secrets and hilarious Easter eggs that will now change how you see your favourite magical story.
Here are 8 interesting things about Harry Potter you might have not noticed –
Hagrid's Secret Advanced Magic
In "Philosopher's Stone," Hagrid gives Dudley a pig's tail with a flick of his umbrella, which is odd to me, because later we learn silent, wandless magic is almost impossible, and usually only taught in N.E.W.T.'s. While it indicates he has talent, it also suggests Hagrid is a natural, even having been expelled in third year.
The Marauder's Map's Cheeky Detail
In "Prisoner of Azkaban," if you pay close attention to the end credits sequence featuring the Marauder's Map, you can spot two sets of footprints, one inside the other, in a secluded corner. This subtle, adult-oriented joke suggests some... "extra-curricular" activities happening in Hogwarts.
Dumbledore's Eye Twinkle Disappears
Dumbledore's eyes are frequently described as twinkling throughout the earlier books. However, after a particularly intense scene in "Goblet of Fire" where he confronts Moody (Barty Crouch Jr.) with cold fury, his eyes never twinkle again for the rest of the series, reflecting his increasing burden and grim reality.
Snape's Subtle Loyalty During The McGonagall Duel
In "Deathly Hallows Part 2," during Snape's duel with McGonagall, he subtly deflects her spells and appears to "attack" the Carrow brothers behind him, knocking them out without actually harming McGonagall. This blink-and-you-miss-it moment confirms his true allegiance.
The True Meaning Of "Erised" In The Mirror's Name
The Mirror of Erised, which shows Harry his deepest desire, his family, has an inscription on its frame: "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi." If you read it backward, it says, "I show not your face but your heart's desire," perfectly encapsulating its magical function.
Snape's Cryptic First Words To Harry
"What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" Snape asked, during Harry's first Potion class. The Victorian language of flowers gives asphodel the definition 'my regrets follow you to the grave', wormwood means 'bitter sorrow.' This was a subtle message to Lily.
The Pervasive Power Of The Number Seven
'Seven' is more than just Harry's Quidditch number, it has reappeared as a magical constant time and again: Seven Horcruxes. Seven Weasley children. Seven years Harry had at Hogwarts. Seven secret entrances into and out of Hogwarts. Seven players on a Quidditch team. The motif provides shrewd clarity of its immense importance.
Dumbledore's Peculiar London Underground Scar
In "Philosopher's Stone," Dumbledore casually mentions having a scar above his left knee shaped exactly like a map of the London Underground. This seemingly throwaway detail, never explained further, subtly portrays his eccentric nature, vast, mysterious past, and the casual way he encounters extraordinary magical phenomena.
