The Deleted Harry Potter Scenes That Could Have Changed EVERYTHING!

The Harry Potter movies deleted some jaw-dropping scenes that would have completely changed the story! Let’s reveal them!

Did you know Dudley redeemed himself? In a deleted scene, he shook Harry’s hand, showing he had changed!

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The Bloody Baron’s backstory was cut from the movies! He murdered Helena Ravenclaw and became a ghost out of guilt.

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In the books, Kreacher led the house-elves in battle, but a deleted scene nearly showed his tragic death at Hogwarts!

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In a cut scene, Snape’s last words to Harry weren’t just “Look at me”—he actually apologized for everything!

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Dumbledore’s funeral was grand and emotional in the books—but the movies completely erased it!

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Trelawney’s prophecy was much longer! A deleted scene revealed more details about Harry and Voldemort’s fate!

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Draco’s redemption was hinted at in deleted scenes, including a moment where he throws Harry his wand at the last second!

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In the books, Voldemort dies as a mortal, but in a cut scene, he whispers “I was wrong” before collapsing!

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If these scenes were included, the Harry Potter movies would have been VERY different! Which one do you wish they had kept?

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