Books vs Series · The unofficial guide to HBO's Harry Potter
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The main characters of HBO’s Harry Potter, as J.K. Rowling describes them in the books and as they appear on screen.
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Every actor in the series, including the students, teachers and ghosts, is listed in the full cast.
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Books: Snape has “sallow skin” (PS, ch. 7).
Series: he is played by Paapa Essiedu, a Black British actor.
9 November 2026
New difference: Ron’s eye colour. J.K. Rowling has said Ron’s eyes are blue; in his character poster they are brown. More »
9 November 2026
Character posters of Harry, Hermione and Ron, added to the posters page and their character pages. More »
8 November 2026
New: a page for each episode of season 1, with the chapters it is likely to cover, and an About page. More »
8 November 2026
New pages: characters, seasons, episodes, where to watch, posters, official images, creative team, FAQ and news. More »
