Harry Potter Trailer: HBO Is Fixing the Movies’ Biggest Problem

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HBO’s latest look at the Wizarding World has already reignited the debate over whether this series is simply recreating the beloved movies. But some of the teaser’s smallest moments suggest the real changes have much less to do with how Hogwarts looks and much more to do with how the story is being told. We break down three details that could define HBO’s Harry Potter adaptation, beginning with a major shift away from Harry’s limited perspective. Glimpses of the Weasley family and Hermione suggest supporting characters could receive storylines that unfold without Harry being present, turning the series into more of an ensemble drama. The teaser also puts surprising emphasis on the everyday reality of attending Hogwarts. Harry struggling with Transfiguration, students doing schoolwork, and casual uses of magic point toward a version of the story with enough time to actually explore magical education rather than racing between major plot points. Then there’s the darker side of the Wiz

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