Harry and Hermione, Almost a Couple? + 4 Facts from the Wizarding World

In the early drafts of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling seriously considered making Hermione Granger and Harry Potter a couple. In these initial versions of the saga, Ron Weasley was pushed to the background, while Harry and Hermione shared a much closer relationship, as reflected in their many scenes together.

However, Rowling changed course, and the relationship with Ron prevailed, although she later admitted that, in hindsight, the choice was more nostalgic than logical.

Although never mentioned in the films, the three most important characters of the saga share a common ancestor: Ignotus Peverell, the original owner of the Invisibility Cloak. This detail directly links Voldemort, Dumbledore, and Harry, connecting their destinies in an unexpected way.

Vincent Crabbe, one of Draco Malfoy’s cronies, disappears in The Deathly Hallows. He was replaced by Blaise Zabini due to legal issues with actor Jamie Waylett. This change, which went unnoticed by many, shows how external events influenced the storyline.

In the early centuries of Hogwarts, wizards didn’t need bathrooms; they simply used spells to get rid of their waste. This curiosity was revealed by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore and puts into perspective how ancient and rudimentary the castle once was.

Dementors are terrifying creatures that feed on happiness. But, why do they affect Harry more? The answer lies in his trauma: from the death of his parents to the abuse from the Dursleys, Harry has suffered more than most. Rowling has stated that Dementors were inspired by her own experience with depression, giving them even deeper impact on the young wizard.