Hogwarts leans into the Christmas spirit in newHarry Potterfan art, which puts a cozy and festive spin on the iconic location. Based on the books by author J.K. Rowling, the firstHarry Pottermoviewas released in 2001, spawning a franchise that now consists of 11 films, three of which are spinoffs. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry plays a crucial role in almost every one of these franchise installments, and a number of the films take time to show the castle as a particularly comforting place to be for students during the holiday season.
Harry Potterfan art shared byHenk Potter Collectoron Instagram now goes even further with the Hogwarts Christmas decorations.The first provides a look at the castle from the outside, showing the walls and spires adorned with Christmas lights, wreaths, and other decorations, as warm light spills out of windows onto the snow-swept environment. Check it out below:
The second image takes viewers inside the castle to the Great Hall, which features a massive decorated Christmas in the middle, along with smaller trees along the walls, an abundance of candles, and snow falling onto the students below. Check out Hogwarts' interior below:
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The Hogwarts Atmosphere Is A Crucial Part Of The Movies
In addition to featuring compelling characters, moments of teen-friendly scares, and lots of action,a major part of the appeal of theHarry Pottermovies is its atmosphere and setting. Hogwarts is a magical place, and it’s designed to be a location that is enchanting and comforting to viewers, on top of its more mysterious elements. Speaking to this comfort factor, there are multiple movies in the franchise that include brief sequences set during the holidays, as seen in the chart below:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
The art above goes into overdrive with the festive decorations, but the general holiday atmosphere present in the images isn’t far off from what’s in the films. Harry doesn’t have a family to go home to during the holidays, so he stays at school, andthe movies take the time to make Hogwarts a cozy place to be, complete with smoldering fires and Christmas trees. With aHarry PotterTV shownow on the way at Max, it will have the challenging job of recapturing this holiday magic.
TheHarry PotterTV show is expected to premiere on Max in 2027.
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The Harry Potter TV Show Has To Get Hogwarts Right
TheHarry PotterTV show’s version of Hogwartswill be crucial to get right. The castle can be frightening and full of mystery, such as inHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, but it also has to be a comforting and magical place to spend time, especially in Harry’s first few adventures. This is made all the more important since each season ofthe TV show will have audiences spending considerably more time within Hogwarts' walls compared to a two-hour movie.
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While theHarry PotterTV show is still several years away, the eight core movies in the franchise make for fun holiday viewing. Even though Hogwarts may not be a real place, it certainly seems so in the films, and this is undoubtedly part of why the franchise has been such a success.
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Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.
