24+ Harry Potter Actors Who Have Now Died

1. Robert Knox - Marcus Belby

Image source TromeThis is a very sad one.  British actor, Robert Knox, starred in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'.  He died very tragically as a result of being stabbed to death outside a bar in London as he tried to protect his brother from a fight.  He passed away on 24th May  2008 at only 18 years old.

2. Elizabeth Spriggs - The Fat Lady

Image source The MirrorElizabeth Spriggs played 'the Fat Lady', the living portrait in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in 2001.  Her character guards the Gryffindor common room at Hogwarts Castle and anyone who wanted to enter was asked for the password.  Following her death in 2008, the role was given to Dawn French.

3. Eric Sykes - Frank Bryce

Image source Fiction HorizonFrank Bryce was a muggle who lived in Little Hangleton  and was played by Eric Sykes. His character was a gardener for the Riddle's and he found himself being the prime suspect when the family were murdered.  Turns out he wasn't the culprit.  The iconic actor of stage and screen passed away in 2012.

4. Alfred Burke - Armando Dippet

Image source The ReporterAlfred Burke was very well known for his numerous roles, one being Frank Marker in the television series 'Public Eye'.  He captured the younger viewers' attention by portraying Amando Dippet who was  Dumbledore's predecessor at Hogwarts.  He lived a long life and passed away just before his 93rd birthday.

5. Richard Harris –  Albus Dumbledore

Image source Far Out MagazineBritish Royalty, Richard Harris, played the headmaster of the wizarding school in the first two Harry Potter films.  He loved that role especially as it was something so different to what he had ever done in all his years in the business.  He died in 2002 and Michael Gambon took over for the rest of the franchise.

6. Timothy Bateson -  Kreacher

Image source WhatCulture.comThe legend that was Timothy Bateson appeared in over 200 different productions, movies, tv shows and stage parts.  He vowed never to retire and jumped at the chance to play the ageing house elf in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.'  That turned out to be his last ever acting role and he died in 2009.

7. Richard Griffiths -Vernon Dursley

Image source Eighties KidsThe very well known prolific actor had enjoyed prominent roles on stage and on screen including 'The History Boys' and 'Chariot of Fire'.  He also starred in 'Withnail and I'.  Griffiths played Harry Potter's uncle who had a disdain for both Harry and magic.  He died in 2013.

8. Jimmy Gardner - Ernie Prang

Image source PinterestJimmy Gardner served in the Royal Air Force during World War II and made his acting debut in the mid 1960s.  Later on in his career, Gardner played Ernie Prang in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban where he was the Knight bus driver.  He passed away in 2010.

9. Peter Cartwright - Elphias Doge

Image source The MirrorPeter Cartwright made hundreds of appearances on television, in films and on radio, working extensively in West End theatres.  He played Elphias Doge in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' before he died in 2013.  The character was taken over by David Ryall.

10. David Ryall - Elphias Doge

Image source PinterestDavid Ryall had a five decade career across film, TV and theatre, including the movie 'The Elephant Man' and he starred in 'Outnumbered' and 'The Village' on the telly. He replaced Peter Cartwright in the role of Elphias Doge.  Only 4 years later, on Christmas Day 2014, he passed away.

11. Roger Lloyd Pack - Barty Crouch Senior

 Image source WhatCulture.comMany will recognise Roger Lloyd Pack as Trigger from 'Only Fools and Horses'.  The actor starred as Barty Crouch Senior in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', as an important Ministry of Magic official.  He sadly passed away weeks before his 70th birthday, a huge loss to his many fans.

12. Derek Deadman - Tom from The Leaky Cauldron

Image source RedditDerek Deadman was a big name in British films in different British films and many tv series' for over 38 years.  He starred in 'Harry Potter and thee Philosopher's Stone' as the wizard who was the landlord, innkeeper and barman of the Leaky Cauldron. He died in 2014 from diabetes complications.

13. Dave Legeno - Fenrir Greyback

Image source Los Angeles TimesFenrir Greyback appeared in three Harry Potter films.  He was a werewolf and Death Eater with a desire for attacking unsuspecting children.  He was a great, frightening character!  In 2014, David Legeno was found dead by passing hikers in Death Valley, California.

14. Alan Rickman - Severus Snape

Image source FanSidedThe hugely talented and popular actor Alan Rickman, passed away in January 2016 after fighting terminal cancer which he had kept quiet. His portrayal of Professor Snape, an anti-hero whose sarcastic and cold demeanour who turned out to have emotional depth, was much loved by fans.

15. Hazel Douglas - Bathilda Bagshot

Image source The GuardianBathilda Bagshot, played by Hazel Douglas in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1' was a witch, a magical historian and the author of 'A History of Magic' besides other books. She passed away in September 2016, after a long and successful acting career, at the age of 93.

16. Terence Bayler - The Bloody Baron

Image source Stuff.co.nzTerence Bayler, a New Zealand native, played the Bloody Baron, also known as Phillip Strenger, who haunted Hogwarts after previously being a wizard.  Older viewers will remember Bayler in Monty Python's 'Life of Brian.'  He died on 2nd August 2016.

17. John Hurt - Garrick Ollivander

Image source When In ManilaOne of the most famous names to appear in the Harry Potter films, the legendary John Hurt, was already mega famous for many memorable roles over a 50 year acting career.  He played the expert wand maker, Garrick Ollivander,  in 3 films from the Potter franchise.  He passed away in 2017 and is still greatly missed.

18.  Sam Beazley - Professor Everard

Image source EcuavisaSam Beazley started his acting career in the 1930s (yes, you read that correctly!)  He had a very privileged upbringing and could have gone into any profession but his love of the stage became a drug and he entertained the audience for over 60 years.  He played the painting of Professor Everard in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'.  Beazley passed away in 2017 at the grand old age of 101.

19. Robert Hardy - Cornelius Fudge

Image source MashableRobert Hardy began his career as a classical actor and later earned widespread recognition for his popular role of Siegfried Farnon in the BBC television series 'All Creatures Great and Small.  He played Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter and passed away in 2017 at the age of 91.

20. Helen McCrory - Narcissa Malfoy

Image source RedditHelen McCrory was best known for her character Polly Gray in 'Peaky Blinders' as well as starring as Narcissa Malfoy, the wife of Lucius Malfoy and mother of Draco, in the Harry Potter franchiise.  Helen kept her diagnosis of breast cancer hidden from most and the country was shocked at her premature death in 2021, aged 52.

21. Salo Gardner - Knockturn Alley

Image source Nerf.comGardner is one of few actors who could claim to have been in both a Harry Potter movie and a Fantastic Beasts movie!  The distinctive looking actor briefly appeared as Knockturn Alley in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'.  He passed away in 2018 after a brief illness.

22. Margery Mason) - Hogwarts Express Trolley Witch

Image source WhatCulture.comAs well as being an actress, Margery Mason was the artistic director of the Repertory Theatre in Bangor, County Down in the 1960s.  She qualified as a scuba diver at the tender age of 81 and was re-cast as the Trolley Witch in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' when she was 92!  Margery led a full life and passed away at the age of 101 in 2014.

23. Paul Ritter - Eldred Worple

Image source The SunThe brilliant Paul Ritter was loved as his character in 'Friday Night Dinner' and also admired as wizard and writer Eldred Worple in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour and tragically passed away in 2021.  A great character actor!

24. Rik Mayall- Peeves The Poltergeist

Image source QuoraActor and alternative comedian Rik Mayall played Peeves the Poltergeist in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.  His scenes were shown at the cinema but cut from the released DVD.  It has been reported that they may be introduced at a later date to honour his life which he lost 8 years ago in 2014.

25. Verne Troyer - Griphook

Image source WhatCulture.comVerne Troyer, an American actor, comedian and stunt performer, was well known for his role of Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies.  He had cartilage–hair hypoplasia and was 2 ft 8 in tall.  He appeared as Griphook in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and after his death in 2018, aged 49, Warwick Davis replaced him.

26. Robbie Coltrane - Rubeus Hagrid

Image source Lancs LiveLarger than life in stature and talent, the magnificent and utterly talented Robbie Coltrane passed away in October 2022, leaving a huge gap in our lives.  He, of course, played Rubeus Hagrid, the soft-hearted and friendly gamekeeper.  His most memorable line was, 'Yer a wizard Harry.'  RIP Robbie.

27.  Leslie Phillips - The Sorting Hat

Image source Consequence.comDing dong - the suave, sophisticated character of Leslie Phillips, has only just passed away at the age of 98.  His acting career spanned 6 decades and mature viewers will remember him from the early 'Carry On' and 'Doctor in the House' films.  He played the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter, his voice as recognizable as it was 60 years ago.

28. Mary Selway - Casting Director

Image source The Movie DatabaseThe only non-actor that should be mentioned as she was  star in her own right, is Mary Selway the casting director who had previously worked with Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood.  Her death in 2004 was acknowledged in 'Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire' end credits.

30 Secrets You Didn't Know Behind The Set Of Harry Potter... Steven Spielberg turned down directing The Sorcerer's Stone

Image source/Entertainment WeeklyWhile many fans would agree that the casting for Harry Potter was almost perfect, some fans seemed to have a number of issues with several directors over the years. You may be shocked to know that the genius himself, Steven Spielberg, was initially approached for the first movie. Despite spending several months developing the film, he ultimately chose to drop out.

2. Only two of the three main characters auditioned

Image source/ZimbioOut of the three main leads, Daniel Radcliffe was the only one selected by the directer for his role. While both Emma Watson and Rupert Grint both took part in auditions, Radcliffe impressed Columbus in his performances as the young David Copperfield in the 1999 BBC TV series of the same name.

3. Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, and Michael Gambon never read the books

Image source/Fiction HorizonTo your surprise, it is believed that some of the major stars of the franchise decided to not read the books, even whilst preparing for their roles. Three of the most noticeable included the late Rickman, Fiennes and Gambon. According to CBR.com, Gambon claimed he would simply "get more upset about all the scenes it's missing."

4. The 'Seven Harrys' scene in 'Deathly Hallows' took over 90 takes

Image source/IMDbHaving watched the scene, you can begin to understand why this may have took so long too perfect. IMDb revealed, "filming the 'seven Harrys' scene was so complex, that Daniel Radcliffe counted over 90 takes for just a single shot." We can all agree that it was well worth the time taken.

5. The actor playing Crabbe was fired

Image source/CosmopolitanAfter watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, you may be scratching your head as to what happened to the original actor for the character Vincent Crabbe. Jamie Waylett, the actor who played Crabbe, was asked to not return to the franchise following his arrest in 2009 for growing illegal substances.

6. The 'Goblet of Fire' was nearly split into two films

Image source/Platform MagazineThe 'Goblet of Fire' is the third longest of the Harry Potter books, and initially was meant to be two films. According to CBR, Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves stated, "we always thought it would be two movies, but we could never figure out a way to break it in two."

7. There was a lice outbreak during the filming of 'The Chamber of Secrets"

Image source/Universal StoriesDuring the filming of the second movie, The Chamber of Secrets, there was a huge outbreak of head lice on set. Lice can spread in a number of ways, and we know it spread through most of the young cast and even worked its way onto some of the adults. We're uncertain of the exact figure, but it was severe enough to halt production.

8. Eddie Redmayne could have been Lord Voldemort

Having been so successful in his portrayal of Magizoologist Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts films, it would be hard to picture Redmayne playing any other role. However, he actually ended up auditioning for the role of Tom Riddle, a younger version of Voldemort, in The Chamber of Secrets.

9. JK Rowling was offered the role of Harry's mother

Image source/NBC NewsAlthough this may seem fitting for the creator of the franchise to play the mother of the main character, Rowling decided to turn down the part. On her website, Rowling revealed that she was considered to play Lily Potter in the Mirror of Erised scene. The role was eventually given to actress Geraldine Somerville.

10. Only British and Irish actors were cast because JK Rowling wanted it

Image Source/HypableAfter selling the right of the first four books to Warner Bros. for a reported $2 million, Rowling had one condition, that only British and Irish actors would be cast in the films. This however was not stuck to when in The Sorcerer's Stone, the first film of the franchise, American actor Verne Troyer played Griphook. Since Troyer was American, his voice was dubbed by English actor Warwick Davies.

11.  Rowling told Rickman about Snape's secret

Image source/Vanity FairAlan Rickman, who played Professor Snape in the Harry Potter series, was the only member of the cast to be told the secret behind his character. If you have watched the final movie, you will have probably been shocked to realise Snape had always been a good guy, and that he had loved Harry's mother eternally.

12. At least 14 cars were wrecked for the Whomping Willow scene

Image source/PinterestIf you remember watching The Chamber of Secrets, then you should remember when Harry and Ron decide to get stuck in the infamous Whomping Willow tree. Apparently, according to Seventeen, as many as 14 Ford Anglias ended up being wrecked in the making of this iconic scene.

13. Helana Bonham Carter injured Mathew Lewis

Image source/Yahoo! SportsWhen it comes to casting, nobody is in disagreement that Helena Bonham Carter absolutely smashed her role as the eccentric and evil Bellatrix Lestrange. However, her over immersion into the role led to a pretty nasty injury to fellow cast member, Mathew Lewis. Lewis played Neville longbottom, and the injury occurred when Bonham Carter accidentally perforated Lewis's eardrum with a wand.

14. Butterbeer was actually apple juice

Image source/Travel+LeisureIt can't just be me that has always dreamt of trying a butterbeer? Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you but it is in fact just apple juice, or thats what Hollywood say anyway. However, if like me you are craving a butterbeer, the Universal Orlando Resort has been known to serve the beverage.

15. Every letter to Harry had to be hand written twice

Image source/Wizarding WorldIt wouldn't be wrong to say the graphics team had a nightmare when writing the acceptance letters for Hogwarts. After completing the first batch for the Sorcerer's Stone, they turned out to be too heavy for the owls to carry. This meant they had to individually rewrite thousands of letters, which I'm glad I wasn't apart of.

16. The producer wanted to get casts of the kids teeth

Image source/IMDbAs weird as this may seem, it is actually true! Daniel Radcliffe revealed later in a interview that the younger kids had to get casts of their teeth made. This was all a precaution made in the case of one of them loost a tooth on set. This seems a little over the top don't you think?

17. Tom Felton Auditioned to play Harry and Ron before Draco

Image source/CinemaBlendTom Felton may have always been destined to play the bad guy role, which he suited superbly. It's hard to imagine anybody else playing his role better than him now. He originally auditioned to play Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, however, he had to settle with the Slytherin trouble maker which was Draco Malfoy.

18. Tom Felton improvised Draco's funniest line

Image source/FTW USA TodayCarrying on with Draco, those who found this line hilarious have Felton himself to thank. After Harry uses the Polyjuice Potion to turn into Goyle, Draco questions why he is wearing Harry's signature glasses. When Harry, disguised as Goyle, replies saying they're for reading, Felton comes out with the hilarious improvised line "I didn't know you could read."

19. Moaning Myrtle's actor was surprisingly old

Image source/The IndependentThe iconic character from the second film The Chamber of Secrets, who is known for her sensitive personality and tragic death to the Basilisk, was played by Shirley Henderson. Whilst the character is supposed to be only 14, Henderson was actually 36 when she first played the teen ghost.

20. Alan Rickman would regularly take props home

Image source/InsiderRickman gained a reputation on set as a master at pocketing stuff. It was supposedly very difficult for actors to take home meaningful props. This didn't stop Rickman however, as he managed to swipe a load of Gringotts coins from the set one day, according to Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy in the franchise. Rickman also apparently kept Snape's wand.

21. Ralph Fiennes' nephew played Voldemort as a child

Image source/Surrey LiveMany of you may not have recognised him, but the young Tom Riddle was in fact played by none other than Ralph Fiennes's nephew, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin. The casting team clearly didn't have to look far to find the perfect candidate, and this works out well  considering Ralph Fiennes plays Voldemort himself.

22. Hugh Grant was suppose to play Gilderoy Lockhart

Image source/Harry Potter Fan ZoneThe excessively vain teacher in the Harry Potter franchise almost had a totally different look. Originally, Hugh Grant was cast for the part, however he had to step away due to conflicting duties with his 2002 rom-com Two weeks notice. In the end, Kenneth Branagh scored the role.

23. Owls were actually trained to carry letters

Image source/PinterestYou would imagine with the CGI in films now that making owls deliver letters should be straight forward, however, to bring the magic of the Harry Potter world to life, producers spent months training owls to deliver mail. Despite the painfully long process, the producers finally managed to get the owls to deliver mail successfully.

24. Robin Williams nearly played Hagrid

Image source/BuzzFeedHaving been a massive fan of the books, once Williams discovered the movie adaptations, he straight away asked to play Hagrid. However, as you may have remembered from the previous point, Rowling strictly requested that the actors were British and Irish. Williams being American, sadly was unable to audition.

25. J.K. Rowling's Favourite Character is Dumbledore

Image source/ParadeIn such a creative and magical world, it would be difficult to choose just one favourite character. I know could spend hours and still not come to a decision on who's the best. Rowling however, in response to a question in 2016, tweeted that Dumbledore was her favourite Harry Potter Character.

26. Evanna Lynch made her own jewellery

Image source/IMDbEvanna Lynch, who played the interesting and unique character of Luna Lovegood, personally designed some of her character's jewellery. One of the items included the beaded, radish-shaped earrings, which gained popularity when they appeared on screen.

27. Longest book but the shortest film

Image source/European Film AwardsAmassing a whopping 766 pages, The Order of the Phoenix is comfortably the longest book of the collection. However in this case, it appears the size of the film doesn't correlate to the size of the book. With only 138 minutes of screen time, it is the second shortest film. There is a reason why though, it is simply not that action pact compared to the other books.

28. The night bus is real

Image source/NerdistThe triple-decker bus that appears on your screen during The Prisoner of Azkaban was a real bus. Although you may be questioning why it was zooming through the streets of London at the speed of light, it was just a clever camera trick. The bus was moving at normal speed, while the other vehicles were moving much slower. The footage was then sped up.

29. Professor Lupin

Image source/CinemaBlendCongratulations to anybody who managed to discover this secret, you are far more intelligent than I'll ever be. We see Remus Lupin transform to a werewolf at the end of The Prisoner of Azkaban, but there was signs of this to come. In Roman mythology, Remus was a character raised by wolves, and Lupin comes from a latin word meaning wolf. The clue was in his name!

30. Daniel Radcliffe broke 80 wands during filming

Image source/PolygonAccording to numerous sources, Daniel Radcliffe would fidget on set. His most common would be to use his wand as a drumstick, repeatedly tapping surfaces and over time causing them to break. You may think that this could happen maybe five, maybe ten times max, so when you hear that he broke 80 wands you are more than shocked. Luckily the prop department managed to find him a backup one each time.

31. Evanna Lynch and Rowling were pen friends

Image source/Wizarding WorldEvanna Lynch had been a massive Harry Potter lover since the release of the first book. She revealed: "I started writing to J. K. Rowling and she wrote back and we became pen friends after that," the actor said. "I was in and out of hospital and I would be getting these letters."

32. The role helped save her life

Image source/PinterestShe was suffering with severe anorexia at the time and she had begged JK Rowling to give her the part through letters. Rowling said to her that if she focuses on recovering and getting well she will let her audition. Ultimately, Rowling and Harry Potter helped to save her life.

33. Richard Harris was made to take the role

Image source/Fantastic FactsRichard Harris was pretty much made to be Dumbledore and this is exactly what his 11-year-old granddaughter thought too. She told her grandfather that she would never speak to him again if he did not play the part of Dumbledore. And thankfully, he did.

34. The castle model was used for the panorama shots

Image source/YouTubeThere is a life-sized castle model which has been built with the entirety of Hogwarts - right down to the details of every little glass window and turret. In fact, the panorama shots of the castle in the film are used with this model. That is how realistic it is.

35. The Weasley Twins bunked off school to audition

Image source/fantasytopicsHave you ever heard anything more Fred and George than this? It turns out that their parents would not let them miss school to go to the audition. But, of course, they didn't let this stop them. They bunked off and went anyway. The producers found out and I think everybody agreed that they had already proved that they were made for the parts.

36. Draco Malfoy lied during his audition

Image source/wikiDraco Malfoy told the directors during his interview that he had had read the Harry Potter books. When embellishing his lie further he told the producers that Gringotts was a great character. Considering it is a bank the lie quickly came to light. But, it was very Dreco-esque.

37. Rupert Grinot really is an Aracnophobe

Image source/whatculture.comIt turns out that the pure fear we see etched on Ron Weasley's face is not just a great piece of acting but it is actually the truth. Rupert Grint just like his character has a terrible fear of spiders. I guess this is a blessing and a curse considering he ended up playing Ron.

38. Only one staircase in the moving shots was real

Image source/PinterestRemember the moving staircases - well those shots look very realistic in the movie. However only one of the staircases was real- this was used to make everything look more authentic. The rest of them were just model, moving staircases, which were panned over.

39. Weasley Wizard's Wheezes took three months to build

Image source/Harry PotterThe Weasley Wizard's Wheezes took three months to build - no wonder it looked so impressive. The shop was also filled with hundreds of different products which had really been made specifically for the shop. If only we could visit a shop like this...

40. Alan Rickman was a prankster

Image source/WikipediaAlan Rickman may have played one of the most serious characters in the entire film series but it turns out he was a bit of a prankster on the set. In fact, he actually hid a fart machine on set and unfortunately for Daniel Radcliffe it ended up being his sleeping bag...

41. Severus Snape wore contacts

Image source/badtasteSeverus Snape had really dark eyes in the film - they look pretty much black. This is not his natural eye colour at all, he had to wear contacts to make his eyes appear much darker than they really were. It added to the darkness and mystery of his character.

42. Daniel Radcliffe also broke 160 pairs of glasses during filming

Image source/PinterestIt wasn't just wands that Daniel Radcliffe seemed to get through like they were going out of fashion. It turns out he was actually worse with his glasses. He broke around 160 pairs during filming. Thankfully knowing what he was like producers rapidly made spares.

43. The ministry of magic was so big it took hundreds to fill it

Image source/Wiki FandomThe ministry of magic was huge as we can see in the movie, but it is not just a film illusion that makes it seem that way. The building was so big that it took hundreds of people to fill it, including extras, directors, and some producers too. You can really see the huge amount of people during The Deathly Hallows movie.

44. Aragog took 100 people to move

Image source/Wiki FandomThere was one particular scene in which Aragog (the MASSIVE) and very creepy hairy spider) took around 100 people to move. He was so big and heavy that it was very difficult to move him...and the fact that he had eight legs didn't make things any easier (Harry: 'not to mention the pincers').

45. Many of the creatures were motorised

Image source/The Nation ViewThe reason that the creatures in Harry Potter look so life like and realistic and as though they are really moving is because...they are. They are motorised. The producers did not use CGI like many movies, everything was done with the ultimate detail and care.

46. Draco's favourite part to film was the exploding toilets

Image source/Slash FilmWhen asked which was Tom Felton's favourite part to film one moment in particular that stood out was the exploding toilets in the Half-Blood Prince because they were rigged so that when he pointed his wand they really did explode. Which must be a very cool experience.

47. Daniel Radcliffe and Gary Oldman formed a good friendship

Image source/TwitterDaniel Radcliffe and Gary Oldman formed a good friendship whilst filming Harry Potter, with Radcliffe really looking up to him and his acting skills. On moment he remembers is Gary Oldman taught Daniel Radcliffe to play 'Come Together' by the Beatle on the base-guitar. He described it as a weird and surreal moment that he will carry with me for his entire life

48. Helena bonham Carter loved playing Hermione

Image source/RedditOne moment that stood out to Helena Bonham Carter was playing Hermione who she always revealed she had wanted to play. She found the whole thing very fun and Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint treating her as a 17 year old was very amusing and surreal for her.

49. Rowling had Robbie Coltrane in mind whilst writing the book

Image source/The IndependentThis is a pretty cool claim to fame for Robbie Coltrane, being in Rowling's mind as she writes the book. So, it was pretty hard for him to turn down the role considering. Plus it turned out to be one of the greatest film series of all time so it was even better.

50. Tom Felton and Emma Watson always fancied each other

Image source/EveryeyecinemaNow this is the romance we never expected...but now it needs to happen. Who would have thought that in real life Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy fancied each other from the moment tht the two of them started filming on set at 11 years old. Now, the two of them have said they love each other as friends.