Filming for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter‘ remake has already given fans plenty to talk about. But now, a new scene spotted on set has everyone curious. From what we got to see was a wizard standing alone on a rooftop at night, wand raised to the sky. And, as expected, fans can’t stop guessing who it might be.
A New ‘Harry Potter’ Scene About Dedalus Diggle Sparks Fan Theories
As filming moves ahead, we are seeing the remake dig deeper into the story than the original movies ever did. We’ve seen glimpses of Godric’s Hollow, flashes of Voldemort’s attack, and scenes showing how the wizarding world reacted to his fall. And this latest tease, the wizard on the rooftop, has only fanned more speculations.
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According to Wizarding World Direct on X, the mystery wizard could be Dedalus Diggle, a minor but memorable character from the books. Remember when Professor McGonagall mentioned someone causing a shower of shooting stars over Kent the night Voldemort was defeated? Well, that might finally be what we’re seeing. The show could be bringing that little detail to life after more than 30 years.
Besides, it also clears up a long-running fan theory. For years, people thought the wizard Vernon Dursley bumped into on his way to work might have been Diggle, since both were described as wearing violet. But new spoilers, which show both Vernon’s day and this rooftop scene, prove they’re not the same person.
Why This Small Scene Actually Matters
Dedalus Diggle might not be one of the big names in the Harry Potter universe, but he still played an important part in the books. He was a member of the Order of the Phoenix and even helped the Dursleys go into hiding after they left Privet Drive. So, while he’s not a major character, bringing him in early shows that the remake wants to give more space to side stories that add depth to the main storyline.
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This isn’t the first time the new series has added scenes inspired by book references. We already know about Dumbledore’s meeting with Nicolas Flamel. It’s something that was never shown in the films. These little additions are using their longer format to build a richer version of the Potter world we already love. Maybe it won’t rush through it like the movies sometimes had to.
Putting the pieces together, it looks like the first episode will give us a much fuller start to Harry’s story. We’ll probably see Voldemort’s attack on the Potters, followed by wizards all over Britain celebrating his defeat. And, eventually, from there, the focus might shift to Vernon’s strange day at work. Maybe it will end with Hagrid arriving at Privet Drive to leave baby Harry with the Dursleys.
The original Philosopher’s Stone jumped straight from Voldemort’s fall to Harry growing up. But this one will probably take the slower road and show everything that happened in between.
