12 Huge Problems With Harry Potter Movies (Nobody Admits)

It’s been nine years since the release of the final Harry Potter movie, yet the series remains as popular as ever. Hardcore fans continue to watch these films and there are still plenty of discussions about which is the best entry in the franchise.

What’s particularly remarkable about the Harry Potter movies is how consistent they are. All eight of Harry’s adventures were well received by fans and critics alike and the box-office figures speak for themselves.

With any lengthy series, however, there are going to be a few problems here and there. The issues surrounding the Time-Turner, for instance, are often highlighted by Harry Potter fans. And the same can be said of the plot holes that come with the Marauder’s Map. Yet there are plenty of other issues that aren't talked about enough.

Such issues often arise from the filmmakers’ inability to fully adapt the source material. This can lead to plot holes or unexplained occurrences. But there are also some aspects of the Harry Potter movies that are so nonsensical it’s hard to believe they actually made the final cut…

Every Hogwarts student knows they are forbidden to roam about the school at night. And as such, Harry usually wears his Invisibility Cloak during his many night-time adventures around the castle.

However, after being introduced to Hagrid’s new pet (a dragon named Norbert), the main trio stroll back through the castle in the dead of night without a care in the world. They don’t even bother to keep their voices down as they head back to Gryffindor Tower, and Harry also conveniently forgets his father’s Invisibility Cloak.

If Harry, Ron and Hermione had been cautious during this scene, it would have been more believable. And whilst this problem doesn’t ruin the plot of the movie, it’s still rather odd that the filmmakers didn’t recognise this rather obvious blunder.