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Wish List for the HBO Reboot

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       I can't remember a time I got more joy and excitement from a single announcement than what I felt when it was announced HBO was developing a Harry Potter reboot in the form of a TV series. While nothing will beat the nostalgia of the OG films, the format of doing a show over several seasons and hours of footage is a creative way to dive much deeper into the books and characters than the movies could have ever crammed into their two to two-and-a-half hour windows. As a massive Potter fan who grew up reading the novels and watching the movies, this got me reflecting on what sorts of things I'd like to see in the reboot that would differ from or simply weren't included in the films. I wanted to shoot for a nice round number like 10 or 15, but there ended up being just 8 I truly settled on, though many of them encompass a collection of smaller things. Naturally, I had to rank them from least important to most important as well. So without further to do... #8. The Charact
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The Top 50 Harry Potter Characters

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       Harry Potter is not just my favorite fan fiction series ever, it's something that truly defined and encapsulated my childhood. I fell in love with these books, these movies, these characters and loved getting immersed in the wizarding world. I remember staying up late at night with a flash light so I could continue reading even after my bed time. From the moment Dumbledore's using the deluminator on Privet Drive to Harry watching Albus Severus Potter depart on the Hogwarts express, this series had my whole heart. As an adult, I've come to find a new appreciation for how well written the characters and their arcs are. But not all characters and arcs are created equal. In this article, we rank the top 50, based on a wide variety of things from character development to importance in driving the plot to likeability and personal preference. So without further to do. #50. Viktor Krum  My final spot on the list does have a small hint of personal preference, as he is the GOA
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