TheHarry Potterseries has long been completed in both book and movie form, yet in the midst of questions about a ninth film, there is oneHarry Potterbook detail I would definitely want changed. In the 1990s,Harry Potterrapidly took the world by storm, raking in millions of book sales and a film franchise before the series was even completely finished.Miraculously,Harry Potterhas managed to continue expanding even after Harry’s story concludedvia spinoff movies, a play, andaPotterTV series. Yet, if Harry’s story were to pick back up, this point should change.
ThoughHarry Potteris generally beloved among fantasy fans, there are some elements of the series that readers tend to pretend don’t exist. Usually, these are details that don’t make a lot of sense, didn’t age well, or simply go against how readers see the characters. Some examples includethe redemption arc of Severus Snapeor Harry naming his child after a man who set him up to be killed by Voldemort (Dumbledore) and a man who bullied him for seven years (Snape.) However, there is one even smaller detail that I dislike and would like to see eradicated.
Harry Potter Becoming An Auror Was Disappointing
Harry Deserves A Break From Fighting
A smalldetail from Harry’s life post-Hogwarts that I always disliked was him becoming an Auror. While it makes sense that a young Harry would be interested in following in the footsteps of his mentors, like Mad-Eye Moody and Nymphadora Tonks, the job doesn’t quite suit him. The job of an Auror is sort of like being a police officer. It is a government job with rules and regulations. If theHarry Potterseries teaches us anything about Harry, it is that he is a rule-breaker. He usually doesn’t do things by the books, ever.
Although Harry is smart and good at fighting, he did enough of that throughout his childhood.
More than that,Harry deserves a break from all the fighting. AfterDeathly Hallows,I can’t imagine Harry being super eager to return to fighting bad guys. Not only did helose countless loved ones in the Battle of Hogwarts, but he also spent months on a harrowing mission to collect Voldemort’s Horcruxes, which nearly broke up his greatest friendships. Although Harry is smart and good at fighting, he did enough of that throughout his childhood. His adulthood, on the other hand, should have more of a focus on safety and comfort.
Harry Potter’s Perfect Career Was Teaching Defense Against The Dark Arts
Teaching Allows Harry To Stay At Hogwarts
In reality, the ideal job for Harry isprofessor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. With this position, Harry would be able to use his knowledge of fighting, yet remain safe from any real threats. He could use his experience of defeating Voldemort to inform his teaching, and create stronger wizards like himself. This works especially well becauseHarry basically already took on this job inOrder of the Phoenixwhen he started Dumbledore’s Army. If he could do it at 15, why not for the rest of his life?
Another benefit of Harry working at Hogwarts is that he would be able to stay at Hogwarts. Throughout his life, Harry never really had a real home apart from Hogwarts, and though it would be possible for him to build a new home post-graduation, it’s nice to imagine him on campus instead, enjoying the same wonders he experienced as a teen. Not to mention,the Ministry of Magic isn’t necessarily showcased as being the best place to work.Arthur Weasley works in a department where he receives constant ridicule.
Harry Potter 9 Should Make Harry A Hogwarts Professor
Harry Potter 9 Would Have A Lot Of Things To Fix
Ultimately, if a ninthHarry Potterbook or movie were to happen, the best thing would be to forget Harry’s profession as an Auror, and make him a professor at Hogwarts instead. That being said,Harry Potter 9is more than likely not going to happen,as it has been years since the series ended, and projects likeHarry Potter and the Cursed Childhave already been added to the end of the story. Furthermore, HBO’sHarry PotterTV show will also make a newHarry Potterdifficult. Honestly, though, it’s probably for the better.
Itisn’t just Harry’s profession that would have to be changed inHarry Potter 9.Generally, Rowling’sHarry Potterepilogue is considered controversialbecause of the choices the author makes regarding Harry’s future. Many readers dislike the names of Harry’s children and the fact that the characters still seem like their younger selves, despite having grown up. If there were truly to be anotherHarry Potterstory, it would have to make Harry better than what Rowling created.
