Who doesn't know the name Harry Potter in this day and age? What began as a children's novel in 1997 is now a cultural phenomenon that most Millennials and Gen Z can't imagine their childhoods without. The "Harry Potter" books are the best-selling in history, with more than 600 million books sold worldwide, and the official fan club has over 18 million members.
In the online world, there's almost an unwritten rule that something so popular must be memed. And, in the case of "Harry Potter," it's true; the subreddit "Harry Potter memes" is dedicated to exactly that. So, wizard Pandas, take out your wands, put on your pointy hats, and have a hearty chuckle at these HP memes!
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#1 Dumby's Logic
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#2 One Of The Many Mrs Weasley Moments I Like From The Books
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#3 🫣
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Since 1997, when Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone came out, the franchise has expanded into eight movies about the titular character, a spinoff prequels trilogy (Fantastic Beasts), a stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and dozens of video games across different platforms. Potterheads even have a dedicated website (former Pottermore) where they can get sorted into Hogwarts houses, find their Patronus, and find all the latest news about the franchise.
News that includes the upcoming reboot TV series on HBO and a new audiobook featuring many famous actors voicing beloved characters. Some famous faces for the upcoming TV series include John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Warwick Davis returning as Professor Flitwick. The cast for the audiobook includes Hugh Laurie as Dumbledore, Matthew Macfaden as Voldemort, and Keira Knightley as Professor Umbridge.
#4 The Post Said Enough
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#5 :")
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#6 Please Specify 🤣
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For something as popular as the "Harry Potter" franchise, it's impossible to get love only. If you type "why is Harry Potter so..." in the Google search bar, the engine will give you many different suggestions. From why is it so "popular," "famous," and "powerful," to people wondering what makes it so "boring," "special," and "weak" (the last one is probably about the character).
It might be hard to find a person that's unfamiliar with the character or the franchise. With that said, even adults have been mesmerized by the story from the time the very first book came out. But should adults feel ashamed for reading "Potter"? Even one of the actors from the original film series, Miriam Margolyes, said grownup fans should "be over that by now." "I just think that it's for children!" she defended her stance.
#7 The Sorting Hat's Lesser Known Brother, The Condesending Belt
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#8 Lmao
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#9 The Hogwarts Crush-O-Meter
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However, some Britons might disagree. As a recent YouGov poll revealed, half of the adults in the UK think that "Harry Potter" is equally for children and adults. Still, 42% believe it's inherently childish.
As the editor for USA Today David Oliver writes, the "Harry Potter" series are not just children's books. There's power in revisiting childhood stories, he claims. And as adults, we're capable of seeing more than just a story between good and evil.
"I recognized we're all a product of our upbringing, the friends (and enemies) that surround us and our teachers," Oliver wrote. "While our inherent kindness, ambition, wit and courage can shine, these qualities take nurturing, too. When ambition envelops a person, it can spiral into greed and terror (Voldemort). Kindness can lead to your downfall (Cedric Diggory)."
#10 Yeh Can't Argue With Tha' One, Albus
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#11 True :d
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#12 Student Harassment Aside
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However, some might say that "Harry Potter" is not for all adults. That's especially true for Gen Z grownups, and it mostly has to do with the author. While Millennials might be more forgiving or willing to separate the art from the artists, many Gen Zers shun J.K. Rowling for her anti-trans views.
#13 When Your Comeback Is So Good It Leaves Them Speechless
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#14 Extremely Accurate
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#15 I Didn't Expecto This Patronous
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When asked about whether they'll watch the new "Harry Potter" series, younger people were more likely to respond in the negative. 54% of 18-24 year-olds said in a recent poll that they won't watch it, while only 48% of 25-49 year-olds said the same. A bigger portion of the younger respondent group also said they dislike J.K. Rowling – a whopping 53%. In contrast, only 26% of 25-49 year-olds admitted to disliking her.
#16 Permissions Are Very Important
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#17 In The Same Time In Hogwarts. Minerva's Beautiful
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#18 Fair Assumption, Tbh
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Gemma Stone, a UK transgender writer and co-founder of the Trans Writes news site, told Newsweek that such trends are not surprising. "With a media landscape that works so diligently to keep trans people out while elevating the voices of those who are outright spreading hateful lies about us; I am not surprised or shocked to find that most people haven't worked to distance themselves from Rowling or Harry Potter," she explained.
#19 Fair Point I Guess
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#20 Directed Or Misdirected, That Is The Question?
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#21 😂
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However, despite the controversies, the popularity of the franchise doesn't seem to wane. In January 2024, the video game Hogwarts: Legacy reportedly sold over 24 million copies. The book series has also been translated into 84 languages. Still, the first book in the entire series, "Philosopher's Stone," remains the most popular by sales to this day.
#22 I Stand By This
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#23 I Am Confusion
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#24 Genius
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How many Panda Potterheads do we have here today? Let yourselves be known in the comments! Share with us which house the sorting hat sorted you into and what your Patronus is, while you're at it. And if you want to see even more funny pics about the magical world of "Harry Potter," head right over here and here!
#25 He Deserves It
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#26 Justice
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#27 Picture This 😂
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#28 Riveting Action
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#29 Too Specific
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#30 👀👀☠️☠️
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#31 Do You Think Each Placement Is Accurate?
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#32 As Phineas Nigellus Said, "Dumbledore’s Got Style”
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#33 Parenting Level: Herbology
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#34 We Shall See I Guess
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#35 Wonder If They Had Calculators
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#36 Okay, Last One I Promise
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#37 The Boy Who Had The Mommy Issues
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#38 There Are Always Sacrifices
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#39 Order Is Like 95% Weasleys
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#40 It Will Get Better... I'm Sure
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#41 Always Kinda Confused Me
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#42 An Investment From The Past
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#43 Actually Worked!
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#44 Triwizard Tournament
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#45 Why Snape Hated Everyone
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#46 He Won't Play Every Game, Trust Me
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#47 How On Earth Did He Play That Off
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#48 She Has A Point
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#49 Never Too Old
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#50 As An American, I Still Don't Understand Why They Changed It
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