Since the end of Harry Potter, The Wizarding World has significantly expanded with the Fantastic Beasts series. It follows magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) as he assists a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) in his efforts to stop the rise of Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp in the first two films and Mads Mikkelsen in the third film).

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While the new films boast some great characters and a welcome return to the world, it can’t be denied that Beasts isn’t quite as magical as the Potter films. There is arguably a disconnect between Newt and Dumbledore’s storylines and a slightly overstuffed plot that isn’t sure what it wants to focus on. The Wizarding World is rich in characters, history, and lore that have only been hinted at and would make for potentially more exciting and fulfilling storylines.

The Marauders At Hogwarts

Marauders James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin in Harry Potter

Before Harry, Ron and Hermione walked the corridors of Hogwarts, there were the Marauders — Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius Black, and James Potter. Or better known as Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs.

It would be a treat to see what kind of mischief these youngsters got up to in a period that is only briefly mentioned and seen in the books and movies. How did they create the Marauders Map? How did they all become Animagi? How did Pettigrew fit into the group? There’s a lot to be explored here.

The Quidditch Leagues

The Quidditch World Cup in Harry Potter

While we witness Harry dodging Bludgers and catching Snitches a fair amount in the Harry Potter series, we don’t necessarily see the professional side of the game very much, apart from the Quidditch World Cup.

Quidditch is a fascinating sport that has an entire fictional league and team lineup built around it, which could be the focus of a film or series. Think Ted Lasso or King Richard, where we’re thrown into the game's behind-the-scenes business and competitive side, perhaps following a group of lovable underdogs keen for glory.

The Peverell Brothers

The Three Brothers scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

One of the fascinating scenes in The Deathly Hallows is when Hermione reads "The Tale of the Three Brothers" from a copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, accompanied by a visually stunning animated sequence.

The titular brothers are supposedly Antioch, Cadmus, and Ignotus Peverell, who each possessed one of the Hallows. An extended version of their story would be equally compelling and tragic — what made them go after the Hallows, their journey, and the identity of the son Ignotus passes the Invisibility Cloak onto.

Tom Riddle’s Childhood

Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Tom Riddle in Harry Potter

The Harry Potter books and films only scrape the surface of Tom Riddle’s troubling childhood and family via flashbacks. Fans know that Riddle’s muggle father left his mother (who died during childbirth) and that he was raised in an orphanage.

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A dark and unsettling character study could unlock the secrets behind Riddle and how he eventually became Voldemort. Tom’s relationships with the other children at the orphanage would be a fascinating area of focus, particularly the disturbing things he did to them.

'The House Elves'

Dobby snapping his fingers in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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The house-elves are a fun and important part of the Wizarding World. While audiences were treated to the presence of Dobby on-screen (and Kreacher), the species was mostly cut from the films, including their prominent part in the books.

House-elves worked all over Hogwarts, including the kitchens, Hermione founded S.P.E.W (The Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare), and an elf named Winky was a notable character. It’d be fun to see what antics the elves get up to while working at Hogwarts and S.P.E.W's impact on their lives.

Hermione Growing Up In A Muggle Society

Hermione sits in a bathroom brewing Polyjuice Potion

Fans know all about Harry’s terrible childhood with the Dursleys, but we really don’t know much about Hermione’s life before coming to Hogwarts, except that her parents are muggles. What was it like growing up in a muggle society when she knew she was a witch?

Hermione’s parents accepted and embraced their daughter’s magical identity, so it can be assumed that they were open with her about it, unlike Vernon and Petunia with Harry. Going to a muggle school with magical abilities also would have presented its own challenges and perks.

The Founders Of Hogwarts

Hogwarts Castle

While Fantastic Beasts takes audiences to the 1920s, a project centered on the founders of Hogwarts — Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, Godric Gryffindor, and Salazar Slytherin — would take them back to the Middle Ages.

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Harry learns about the history of Hogwarts, which allows him only glimpses of its conception. How did Slytherin cooperate with the others if his ideas were opposed to theirs? How did each founder land their magical artifact? What exactly was the Wizarding World like during the Medieval period? So many directions to take!

The First Wizarding War

The original Order of the Phoenix in Harry Potter

The Second Wizarding War is the eventual focus of the Potter series after Voldemort’s return, but there was also the First Wizarding War, where he initially rose to power. This was when the original Order of the Phoenix formed, many years before Harry.

A deeper look into the First Wizarding War would allow insight into how it affected the Wizarding World and how Voldemort became such a threat. Audiences would also get to see the formation of the original Order and its members, which sadly comes to a tragic end.

The Ghosts Of Hogwarts

John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick in Harry Potter

The Hogwarts Ghosts are constantly seen floating around the halls of Hogwarts, going about their business, but the question remains - why are they there and not, well, to put it bluntly… dead?

In the Order of the Phoenix book, Nearly Headless Nick explains to Harry that ghosts can choose to remain on Earth. What caused Nick and the other ghosts to make this decision instead of facing death? And what does it feel like to live a "feeble imitation of life," as Nick puts it? The story could take quite an existential turn.

The Events Of ‘Harry Potter’ From Another Perspective

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

We’re all way too familiar with Harry Potter’s story — the boy who lived, his adventures at Hogwarts, and his defeat of the Dark Lord — but what about from another character’s point of view?

There are many characters present and integral to Harry’s journey, and events may have seemed very different from their perspective. What was going on when the audience wasn’t with Harry? The example that comes to mind is someone like Draco Malfoy, who certainly never saw Harry as the hero and had quite a different mindset. That could definitely present the story in a new light.

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