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It’s no secret that Harry Potter has had a powerful effect on the entire generation of millennials. Millions of kids like you and me grew up reading books and watching films of the captivating Wizarding World, and all these characters and stories are surely ingrained into our memory. No wonder any time we hear something about the Boy Who Lived, the hair on our arms stands up and we're taken on a blast to the past.

So, this time, we are looking at some of the most interesting, thought-provoking, and illuminating scenes that didn’t make it into the final cut of the Harry Potter theatrical releases. The real HP fans may have already spotted them in the uncut releases or extended versions, but if you've only experienced the magical world on the big screen, this may be something new!

And honestly, you don’t need to be a Potterhead to realize every single scene is pure gold, from Ginny grabbing Harry's hand in Deathly Hallows to Dudley telling Harry he's not a waste of space.

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Dudley Tells Harry Potter He's Not A Waste Of Space (Deathly Hallows)

Dudley Tells Harry Potter He's Not A Waste Of Space (Deathly Hallows)

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Ginny Tells Some Gossip

Ginny Tells Some Gossip

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In a previous interview, Andy McCray, the founder and editor of the website Harry Potter Fan Zone, told us that such a passionate and enthusiastic following of the Harry Potter film series is due to the fact that it embedded itself in the zeitgeist of the 2000s.

For the millennial generation who grew up reading books, the Harry Potter world serves as a form of fantasy escapism in this increasingly hectic world. “An entire generation grew up reading the books and watching the films, and the characters and stories have transcended the page to became part of popular culture," Andy said.

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Tonks And Lupin Embrace (Deathly Hallows)

Tonks And Lupin Embrace (Deathly Hallows)

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! These bastards who made the film show them reaching out to one another and never even touching hands! And when they're lying dead in the Great Hall, their hands STILL NEVER TOUCH! Utterly heart-breaking! This gives me peace at last.

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A Hint At Ron’s Feelings For Hermione In Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

A Hint At Ron’s Feelings For Hermione In Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

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Hermione Helps Ron Study So He Doesn't Cheat Off Of Her (Sorcerer's Stone)

Hermione Helps Ron Study So He Doesn't Cheat Off Of Her (Sorcerer's Stone)

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The story of The Boy Who Lived is still relevant today because it has entertainment and nostalgia factors to it. Andy explained that ”the HP movies deal with themes—love and hate, good versus evil, overcoming adversity and standing up against injustice, finding inner strength—which are particularly relevant in the modern world.” The themes are timeless and manage to touch viewers of virtually any generation.

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Aunt Petunia Finds Letters In Her Eggs (Sorcerer's Stone)

Aunt Petunia Finds Letters In Her Eggs (Sorcerer's Stone)

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Hermione Holds Onto Crookshanks (Prisoner Of Azkaban)

Hermione Holds Onto Crookshanks (Prisoner Of Azkaban)

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Ron Tells Harry Not To Go Back To That Mirror (Sorcerer's Stone)

Ron Tells Harry Not To Go Back To That Mirror (Sorcerer's Stone)

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Peeves

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before I'd seen any film, I did imagine Peeves looking like how Rick Mayall did in Drop Dead Fred. But was disappointed that Mayall's scenes as Peeves had been cut. He's in the books so much, it's criminal he wasn't in the films. Especially in Order of the Phoenix.

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Aunt Petunia Dyes Dudley's Uniform For Harry (Sorcerer's Stone)

Aunt Petunia Dyes Dudley's Uniform For Harry (Sorcerer's Stone)

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Hagrid Rides With Harry On The London Tube In The First Movie

Hagrid Rides With Harry On The London Tube In The First Movie

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Severus Looks Into Harry's Eyes (Sorcerer's Stone)

Severus Looks Into Harry's Eyes (Sorcerer's Stone)

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Professor Trelawney Eats While Distracted (Order Of The Phoenix)

Professor Trelawney Eats While Distracted (Order Of The Phoenix)

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Ginny Grabs Harry's Hand In Deleted Deathly Hallows Scene

Ginny Grabs Harry's Hand In Deleted Deathly Hallows Scene

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Harry And Hermione Talk About Ron (Half Blood Prince)

Harry And Hermione Talk About Ron (Half Blood Prince)

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Luna And Harry Share A Moment After Dobby Passes (Deathly Hallows)

Luna And Harry Share A Moment After Dobby Passes (Deathly Hallows)

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Close Encounter With Crabbe And Goyle (Chamber Of Secrets)

Close Encounter With Crabbe And Goyle (Chamber Of Secrets)

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Ron Checking In On Harry (Order Of The Phoenix)

Ron Checking In On Harry (Order Of The Phoenix)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if the world was ending, ron would never say he is not hungry. He just wouldn't

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Pajama Murder Party In Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

Pajama Murder Party In Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

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Ron Teaches Hermione How To Skip Rocks (Deathly Hallows)

Ron Teaches Hermione How To Skip Rocks (Deathly Hallows)

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Lucius Being A Frightening Father (Chamber Of Secrets)

Lucius Being A Frightening Father (Chamber Of Secrets)

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Harry Says This About Sirius (Prisoner Of Azkaban)

Harry Says This About Sirius (Prisoner Of Azkaban)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

chill out y'all, this happened in the book! it's when he thought Sirius planned to kill him, before he learned Peter was the real traitor

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Harry Doubts Himself, But Ron And Hermione Don't (Chamber Of Secrets)

Harry Doubts Himself, But Ron And Hermione Don't (Chamber Of Secrets)

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80 Van
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this was intended to foreshadow the twist that Ginny was doing horrible things without knowing it.

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Weird Sisters Music During The Yule Ball

Weird Sisters Music During The Yule Ball

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Draco Throws Harry His Wand To Help Escape Voldemort (Deathly Hallows)

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Trelawney Set-Up

Trelawney Set-Up

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish they'd brought Firenze back in Order too...I miss that centaur.

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Ron And Hermione Worry About Harry After Checking On Him (Order Of The Phoenix)

Ron And Hermione Worry About Harry After Checking On Him (Order Of The Phoenix)

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We Learn That Filch Is A Squib

We Learn That Filch Is A Squib

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This scene wouldn't make sense at all, because in movie Filch's squibbines was not mentioned at all, as far as I remember. More importantly, attacking Mrs. Norris and hating Harry and presuming him Slytherin's heir because of that doesn't make sense too. Why would he pick Mrs. Norris anyway? It was really poorly explained and I wouldn't be surprised if people who didn't read books were confused. Well.. Not just by this, by other things too. Let's face it, you can't fit all important information in 15 hours or so.

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