At this point in time, we could pretty much ask any person from any generation what they think the most magical story ever told is, and their response will be Harry Potter. Not only do we have 7 magical books full of adventure, heartbreak and friendship, but we've also been lucky enough to have been born during the same time as the great Harry Potter movies as well. Potterheads know the truth, when it's time for a movie marathon, binge-watching all 8 Harry Potter movies is the only way to go!
We've all read the books and watched the movies of course, and while we each have our own theories on certain things, these artists have brought theirs to life. Today, we have collected 20 magical pieces of Harry Potter fan art. Each piece tells a familiar story, but with slight twist. Get ready, because some of these are even sadder than the original tale...
20 The Life That Almost Was...
There may not have been a way to prevent Voldemort from taking Harry parent's, but there are so many small details that could have gone differently which would have allowed for Harry to have been raised by his godfather, Sirius. Just imagine all of the good times these two would have had together...
19 A Young Arthur & Molly Weasley
Without a doubt, Arthur and Molly Weasley are the power-couple of the franchise. Sure, Harry and Ginny are great and so are Ron and Hermione, but Molly and Arthur represent the kind of marriage everyone aspires to have. We never got to see them in their younger days, but this artist has kindly given us a peek!
18 A Totally Different Look
This artist was clearly trying to envision what Harry Potter and his pals would look like had they been born in the muggle world at this time. Even though they've still got their wands, they've obviously traded in their robes and hats for stylish knee-high socks and cool-guy hoodies.
17 The Wedding We All Wish We Could Have Crashed
While some are still wishing they had received a Hogwarts letter, others are still not over missing the wedding of the century. Imagine what it must have been like to witness the great Lily and James Potter tie the knot. Or better yet, what it would have been like to hear Sirius' best man speech!
16 Fresh-Faced Marauders
While Harry, Ron and Hermione's time at Hogwarts may have been filled with dangerous adventures, The Marauders had a slightly different experience. The four definitely had their share of adventures, but to avoid the danger, they all became animagi. Who else wants a full movie just on their time at Hogwarts?
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15 Grindeldore
For those unfamiliar with the term "Grindeldore", it's the relationship name fans have given to Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald. Even though Grindelwald ultimately became a villain, had the events with Ariana Dumbledore not have taken place, maybe Dumbledore would never have had to defeat his oldest friend. Ah, what could have been...
14 Lupin & Tonks Forever
Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks shared a love nobody else could understand. Plenty of people told Tonks to stay away from him, including Lupin himself, but some bonds are just too strong to deny. While we know that the wolf inside of Lupin was dangerous, isn't it magical to believe that Tonks could have tamed him?
13 Snape And The Mirror Of Erised
For Harry, the Mirror of Erised showed him his family, whole and intact. For Dumbledore, it showed him his beloved sister, alive and well. We didn't need to see Snape's reflection to know what the mirror would have shown him though. It would have been Lily, of course it would have been Lily.
12 Sorry Ron, Looks Like Hermione's Got A Thing For Blondes
Now this is one unlikely pairing that fans seem to talk about quite frequently. It would have never worked in the books or in the movies, but when it comes to fan art, absolutely anything is possible! Maybe if Hermione and Draco had fallen for each other during their early school days, he wouldn't have carried such a chip on his shoulder.
11 The Passing Of The Torch
As sad as we all are that we no longer have new Harry Potter movies to look forward to, we can take comfort in the fact that Newt Scamander has taken over. We love this piece of fan art, because it perfectly represents how we feel about the transition. Sad and excited all at the same time.
10 Oven Mitts Would Have Been An Easier Solution...
This is a pretty funny piece of fan art. Obviously, before Voldemort stole Harry's blood, he couldn't touch the boy without burning to ash. Instead of creating the entirely new branch of magic he used to achieve his new body and the ability to touch Harry though, he probably could have just slipped on some heavy-duty oven mitts...
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9 The Tragic Tale Of Ariana Dumbledore
Many fans have voiced complaints over Ariana Dumbledore's lack of story in the movies. Of course, she was never alive in the books, but we did get more details on her life when reading. The poor girl was tortured by young muggles, leading her to suppress her magic and become unstable.
8 The World's Saddest Reflection
We lost a lot of beloved characters by the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. However, one of the saddest goodbyes we had to say was no doubt to Fred Weasley. It's so unfair that these twins couldn't make it through the Battle of Hogwarts together. What's worse, is imagining George wasting away in front of the mirror, missing his brother...
7 Draco's True Feelings
While it might be a bit of a stretch to say that Draco was always secretly in love with Harry, it is totally factual that he was extremely jealous of Harry throughout their entire time at Hogwarts. When Harry rescued him from the burning Room of Requirement, Malfoy no longer had any power.
6 Ronnie, Harriet & Herman
There's nothing like a good gender swap when it comes to fan art! This specific piece also happens to be extremely well done. The artist perfectly captured the personality of each trio member and used the knowledge to recreate each of them as the opposite gender. Very well done, indeed!
5 Luna & Ginny Fall In Love
Even though we think everyone wound up with their perfect partner by the end of the series, it's always fun to imagine alternate pairings. Luna and Ginny would have been a great fit when thinking about it. Ginny is strong and firey, but Luna is soft and loving. They would have complimented each other perfectly!
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4 Ron VS. Crookshanks
The rivalry of Ron and Crookshanks was always very entertaining. Even though Ron hated the orange cat with a passion, even he couldn't deny how helpful Crookshanks was by the end of Prisoner of Azkaban. Who would you place a bet on in a Wizard's Chess match between Ron and the clever Crookshanks?
3 The Lost Longbottoms
It's truly not fair how little the Longbottoms were discussed in the movies. We know there was a lot of story to tell, but they should have been mentioned a few more times than they were. However, at least we have this beautiful piece of fan art to help us imagine what they looked like back when they were a happy family.
2 The Many Beasts Of Hogwarts
Here we are looking at an awesome piece of fan art showcasing all of the many levels of the Hogwarts castle and grounds. In it, we are getting a clear view of everything from the underwater mermaids and Grindylows to the hidden monster tucked away in the Chamber of Secrets.
1 The King Of Herbology
Even though we don't get to witness very many Herbology classes in the movies (apart from the adorable Mandrake scene), those of us who have read the books know just how skilled Neville Longbottom was in the subject. It was the one place he truly excelled. Who else thinks he should be given an HGTV series?
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