Potter facts

If you've ever read the "Harry Potter" books, you may have been confused by the fact that some characters look completely different in the movies. You probably imagined them to look quite differently. Or you grew up just watching the films - then some of the description of characters must have confused you. Either way, there are some major differences between books and movies. So here are some of the most striking opposites - some of them are truly astonishing!

1. According to J.K. Rowling, brooms are not actually magical items that allow wizards to fly. Like wands, they are simply tools for wizards to channel their own magic through and talented wizards can fly without them.

We learned a lot about Harry Potter in 2022 while scouring the internet, and had our hearts broken by some of the fan theories that people had come up with. These were the best we came across this year. #harrypotter #fantheories #heartbreaking #potterverse #hogwarts #wizardingworld #potterhead #magic2022

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01. Padfoot, Sirius Black's canine form, animagus, was played by a Scottish Deerhound named Cleod. #movies #films #hollywood #harrypotter #didyouknow #interesting #fascinating #orderofthephoenix #food #health #animal #fiction #fantasy

Harry Potter character Hermione Granger is infamous for correcting a pronunciation or two, such as her most iconic moment where she schooled Ron Weasley on the levitation spell -- it's LeviOsa, not LeviosAR!

Only true Harry Potter fans can figure out these characters from their first line. Potterheads? It's time to show your stuff ********** Playbuzz Quiz Quizzes Harry Potter Trivia Hogwarts J K Rowling Fantastic Beasts Buzzfeed Quiz

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