The best Harry Potter Christmas moments

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• The Harry Potter movies are full of festive scenes that are perfect for holiday viewing.

• Memorable Christmas moments include the Polyjuice Potion mishaps in the Chamber of Secrets and the Yule Ball during the Triwizard Tournament.

• Heartwarming scenes with family, exchange of gifts and bittersweet memories are noteworthy points.

Wrap up the blankets, hot chocolate, and a little mischief, Christmas is coming! Nothing beats re-watching that whole Christmas feeling Harry Potter While not necessarily an epic about Christmas, watching the Golden Trio try to defeat the Dark Lord has become a staple in many households when the weather turns cold.

The ambiance and atmosphere of the franchise is perfect to enjoy during the holiday season. This is especially true since almost every movie features a scene or two that is quite festive, with the obvious exception of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 which focuses on the Battle of Hogwarts that concludes the series. This list takes a look at the most popular party scenes in Harry Potter series

Updated on December 24, 2024 by Stephanie Harris: As the holidays approach, surely many people are preparing to re-watch the Harry Potter saga, or at least reminisce about the most nostalgic scenes of the holiday filled with warmth and magic. With a new Harry Potter series on HBO, casting intrigue and how the writers might reimagine the beloved series, looking back at the movies that defined the early 2000s can put us all in a happy mood.

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Christmas as Crabbe and Goyle

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Hall of Secrets offers one of the few Harry Potter Christmases When No One Dies, and the Golden Trio spend the holidays taking Polyjuice Potions to transform into two Slytherin boys, Crabbe and Goyle, in order to find information about the Heir of Slytherin from Draco Malfoy. It's a funny and light-hearted Christmas, although the danger the trio faces grows closer as tensions rise over the Hall of Secrets and victims begin to be claimed one by one.

It's a very stressful Christmas for Harry, who is on a quest to find the true heir of Slytherin in order to clear his name. His ability to speak the Parsel language had caused the suspicion of those around him. Although this development didn't work out for the trio, this Christmas is still a fun and heartwarming episode of the show.

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Christmas in Godric's Hollow

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

The last Christmas before the Second Wizarding War is a bittersweet moment for Harry. On his and Hermione's journey to learn more about the Deathly Hallows from Bathilda Bagshot, they visit Godric's Hollow, where Harry's parents met their untimely end. They stand by the graves of Lily and James Potter, paying their respects to two heroes who have been missed.

This poignant moment also motivates Harry to muster up the courage to defeat the Dark Lord and continue what his parents did when they were alive. Unfortunately, this deeply moving moment is cut short after Nagini, disguised as Bathilda Bagshot, attacks them in her home moments later.

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Harry and Cho kiss under the mistletoe

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

One of the most celebratory moments in an action-heavy, drama-heavy retelling of the film Harry Potter In the series, the kiss between Harry and Cho occurs after Dumbledore's Army meeting in the Room of Requirement.

It's a poignant moment, with Cho thinking about her ex-boyfriend Cedric Diggory, who was killed by Voldemort at the end of the previous film. goblet of fire. Still, there's no denying that there's something interesting about the scene, especially the requisite room that presents Mistletoe at a perfect moment and encourages a kiss.

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Map of Christmas and looters

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Christmas during Prisoner of Azkaban It begins on a somber note, with Harry unable to join his friends in Hogsmeade. Fortunately for Harry, Fred and George take pity on him and give him the Marauders' Map, which soon becomes one of the most important things he has, and a very revealing item plot-wise.

Magic Map works like a digital location sharer. However, it is more powerful because it can reveal the location of everyone, including characters who perhaps shouldn't appear, such as Peter Pettigrew, who is thought to be dead at this point in the story. With Sirius Black on the run from Azkaban, the developments in the Mauraders' plot seem to raise more questions than they answer, but that becomes part of the fun of the mystery unfolding in this film.

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Christmas in the nest

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry's Christmas at the Barrow is admirable for several reasons. It shows his growing relationship with Ginny Weasley, as well as his last normal Christmas before the start of the Second Wizarding War.

The scene shows all the traditional coziness of a Weasley Christmas, before quickly transitioning to Remus and Tonks talking to Harry about a plot against Dumbledore. Harry and Ginny share a moment on the sofa before Ron walks in and disturbs them. When they are finally alone moments later, the barrow is attacked by Death Eaters, including a terrifying encounter with the werewolf Fenrir Greyback.

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Slughorn's Christmas Party

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Slughorn's Christmas Party shows that the Master and Potions Master always had their favorites and attracted them to their Slug Club. The club that Harry is invited to join after a suspicious improvement in Potions class is made up of students that Slughorn considers worthy and brilliant. Current members of the club include Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasley, and we know that Tom Riddle was once a member of the club, back in his student days.

Slughorn's Christmas Party isn't necessarily a fan favorite, but it's an interesting event nonetheless. It shows the complex relationships between Harry and Ginny and Ron and Hermione that continue throughout the year and finalizes Harry's suspicions that Draco and Snape are planning something terrible.

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Christmas with the Weasleys

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Christmas in Grimmauld is one of the heartiest and healthiest festive scenes. It's especially special because Arthur Weasley, who was recently attacked by Nagini, is celebrating another Christmas with his family and loved ones, including Harry Potter, who saved his life. It's also sad because Harry gets to spend the holiday season with his godfather Sirius Black, showing a real family connection for the first time.

Not only that, but Hermione also joins the party and the golden trio are able to share a quiet moment in a difficult time. Harry and Ron also receive their lovely winter jumpers from Molly Weasley, a tradition that began in their first year at Hogwarts.

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Christmas and Iodine balls

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Iodine Ball represents a turning point in the Golden Triple's transition into adolescence. They dress up, dance with their dates, and begin to experience real teenage problems alongside their magical education. Viewers agree that this is one of the most stunning Christmas scenes, with truly unique decorations throughout Hogwarts Castle. This Christmas celebration coincides with the excitement of the Triwizard Tournament, and students from other magical schools take over Hogwarts for the year.

The Yule Ball is one of the first times that the audience got to see Hermione as a multifaceted character and danced with the beloved Victor Krum, one of the most significant developments in the life of the beloved and studied girl. This scene also raises suspicions about the future of the Ron-Hermione romance, as well as Harry's infatuation with Chu Chang.

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First Christmas at Hogwarts

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

It is the Christmas scene that is cemented Harry Potter As a film franchise, the festive snow around the Hogwarts grounds, the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the hall, and the Christmas party atmosphere all make this part of the first film special and nostalgic, especially among the younger generations.

This Christmas also sees Harry receive a very meaningful gift: an invisibility cloak that has been passed down through his family. It's a gift that Harry wouldn't have if he was still living with his evil and vile relatives and a reminder of his father's love and magic. Although there are bittersweet moments where Harry's heart is heavy, this Christmas marks the beginning of his journey to defeat the Dark Lord with his two best friends.