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15 Harry Potter stories that actually happened

The Harry Potter series has captivated the imagination of its audience for nearly twenty years now. It seems that ending the original series of novels was not enough to kill interest in the franchise, as the Potter fanbase is still so active that Warner Bros. is making some new prequel films just to satiate the appetite of those who want more magic in their lives. If there is one thing we love here at Screen Rant, it’s discussing Harry Potter– from fan theories to intriguing facts about the series, and even what the cast of the movies is getting up to these days. The series has so much depth that we could talk forever about the intricacies of the magical world of Harry Potter. Today, we are here to delve into the things that could have happened differently. Both J.K. Rowling and the makers of the films have been very open about how they almost went in a different direction at major points in the story. From deeper insight into Draco Malfoy to the King of Pop’s unique vision for the series, here are the 15 lost Harry Potter stories that almost happened.

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Fascinating Facts! AUNT PETUNIA’S GOODBYE

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The last time we see Aunt Petunia in the novels is when Dudley gives his genuine farewell to his long suffering cousin. Petunia seems to be on the verge of doing something similar. For one brief moment, it seems like she is going to say goodbye and admit her guilt over Harry’s treatment for all of those years. In the end, she says nothing and leaves without a word.

The fans had hoped for one final moment of redemption for Petunia, where she would finally make amends with Harry. J.K. Rowling mentioned on Pottermore that an act of compassion was out of character for Petunia, and that the years of jealousy toward both Harry and his mother Lily were too much for her to overcome.

The first part of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film adaptions originally intended to give Petunia a decent send-off. In a deleted scene, we see her and Harry together in their empty home as they say goodbye for the last time. In this version of the story, Petunia shows sadness at the loss of her sister Lily for the first time, revealing a compassionate side to her that, sadly, never made it into the novels.