First time watching Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Return to Hogwarts reaction

[@BaddMedicine]

Very interesting watch. Good to hear some of the behind the scenes stuff and nice to get a look into their personalities during takes. What a time for everyone involved in Harry Potter. What was your thoughts on the reunion? Full Reactions on Patreon: www.patreon.com/baddmedicine

[@kindakooky5304]

I think you guys would really enjoy some harry potter fan films! especially the short film "Severus snape and the marauders" by broad strokes ! its free on youtube !

[@ct6852]

Draco called you a mudblood Hermoine. And treated your friends like shit. Say no to toxic relationships. 👎

[@douglassousa4151]

thank you very much for this video, I'm from Brazil, and it's very commendable a story like this to go around the world, Rubbie Coltrane's comment that Hagrid makes at the end, makes a waterfall of water come out of my eyes, Coltrane has been kind of sick in the last few years and predicts that perhaps his time is coming, so he says: "I won't be here anymore you know, but Hagrid will be forever" These films helped to form good people, Thank you to the channel for making the reaction of this franchise, thank you very much, hugs to Oak, Quinn and Answer.

[@maria1921]

Can y'all plz react to Chronicles of Narnia there are only 3 movies,you'll probably like it since you liked Harry Potter

[@miranderamexicana]

As someone who grew up along side the actors and enjoying the movies as they came out, i always get emotional. I used to be bullied at school and i remember one time at the school library i found the harry potter books, it was a great escape.

[@apatidacape8997]

"I'll not be here, sadly, but Hagrid will, yes." A bittersweet line that consoled me from Alan Rickman's passing, because we will still have our Professor Snape. Always.

[@BaddMedicine]

Always

[@marinal.]

yeah, hugs.

[@brandibastian4193]

You know these movies started coming out I believe about the time the final book was set so they started coming out when I was in high school but I didn't start reading them until the first movie came out because I thought they were for little kids but I knew how popular they were and I figured before I dive into the books I'll at least give the movies a shot and I was like oh my God I wish I went to that school But what you were saying about that line being bittersweet and especially after Alan Rickman died that makes me think of something that I've been a fan of since I was a little kid Golden girls and still most days I watched the reruns cuz like six times a week morning and night they're on Hallmark channel and I believe on Sunday they're on TV Land there's a line that always gives me chills in that and it's when they're talking about how even if they have to go to a nursing home they'll stay together and they're a family and Rose says what happens when it's only one of us left and then they get quiet for a second and Sophia says I can look after myself and I get chills cuz it was Rose saying what happens when it's only one of us left and she Betty White was The last One alive and first time I saw that episode since she passed I teared up and I'm like well at least they're back together in heaven now

[@DJLawrence]

@@brandibastian4193 The 4th book came out in 2000 and I think shortly after there were news about the 1st movie's cast

[@brandibastian4193]

@@DJLawrence I graduated high school in 99 and I swear it was somewhere in that neighborhood of time I know when I started reading them there was only four books I don't know if the fifth one was in the works or almost out or just out and I hadn't known about it yet I don't know but when the first movie came out there was four books and I caught up with them before the next movie

[@meowchowpanda]

Just now watching this-Robbie’s line hurts so much more knowing he just passed

[@BaddMedicine]

Agreed!

[@edasher06]

RIP Hagrid.

[@rose0463]

The thing with Emma was that every one of the kid actors was under pressure, but she was especially targeted by the media and it was relentless. They did not care for a single boundary she had, even photographing up her skirt and having those pictures published in the paper. It’s so sad, but I’m so glad she got through it and continued with the series despite the horrendous media attention she faced as just a teenager. She is very strong

[@n4l9bx]

Yeah, a lot of people basically treated her like she was an adult who they could casually, publicly, have all kinds of.. I don't even know the right word.. sex-related opinions about, when she was still a teen. Like, that's already super sketchy when it's an adult and your doing that to a CHILD.

[@beth-bi9yv]

Yeah the media and public at that time was horrible to young actresses and singers

[@OMFGcataFAN1]

Yeah this was messed up, apparently they would as you say try and get pictures up her skirts, they would wait outside her home 24/7 for any chance of spicy pics etc. I have No idea how these things Are still legal. To basically stalk People.

[@lexie760]

ew what the helllll I had no idea she was so sexualized when she was a teen. people are disgusting sickos

[@PhatBoySteven]

Sad that to this day this is still happening. They are doing the same thing to Millie Bobby Brown and its gross.

[@2tkx1a25]

The Oak after movies 1 and 2: "These are not movies I would ever rewatch." The Oak after the later movies: "My perspective of the characters has changed so much I need to go back and rewatch the series from the start." And at this point he was halfway through rewatching, such a change.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Its just something he missed. I can feel him he is cut from the same branch. He found a side of himself he simply wasnt shown to when he was very young. But I am sure he realized that himself what he was made to miss out on because of outside influences and what he missed but really loves. David is a great person. Atleast we can relive it these ways what we lacked out of in real life. Atleast partly.

[@fong03]

"LIES!" I had the same reaction! haha Emma and Tom were so sweet there.

[@BaddMedicine]

😂😂😂 I mean, she didn't hide it well 🤙🤙🤙😂😂

[@CobraXXVI]

I sensed that she was telling the truth, but that her facial expression was more of a hint for Felton to change that. I don't follow these people's lives, but I noticed Tom was in a long term relationship for quite some time and appears he was single during the taping of the reunion so if Emma was going to drop a hint to him then would have been her moment.

[@The_bougee_gremlin]

OH also i love how the director for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban not only did he ask for the essays but he also suggested that each actor wear their uniforms as they like which made it feel so much more realistic and shows their individuality

[@BaddMedicine]

And Ron didn't do one. Lol love it.

[@GigglemonsterXD]

I cannot recommend reading the books with your kids more. I lived the same experience as Emma: I remember my dad reading the books to me, one chapter at a time (or 2, as often as I could convince him!) starting from the age of 8-9. By the time the 4th one came out, we were going to the midnight releases together, and having a blast. We didn't have a ton of money, so we'd only get one copy, to share...and he'd let me read them first, even though he loved the story just as much as I did. It was such a special time because I was "allowed" to stay up as LATE as I wanted-- even all night!-- to read them. I'd finish them within a day or two, 3 max (OOTP) and then I'd give them to my dad & he would read them, and then we'd discuss and I'd read them all over again right away! By the time the 7th one came out, we were able to get 2 copies, and I remember a time very similar to the sleepover neville's actor described. My dad and I spent 2 days together in near-silence, just sitting side by side in the living room & reading together. Those are some of the absolute best memories I have with my dad. He passed away 2 years ago, from cancer. I miss him so, so much, but every time I read Harry Potter again, I feel like he's right here with me. My own son is almost 4. I will be continuing the tradition... and continuing his memory...in the years to come. A love of reading is the most incredible gift my dad ever gave me- and these stories were a big part of that.

[@BaddMedicine]

Really sorry to hear that about your father. I'm sure he is right next to you when you're reading. Thanks for sharing this. I think Oak is on the 2nd book.

[@manusharukshan2814]

That hits home man ♥️🥺

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Wow what a gift your Dad gave you! My Mum and I used to do the same thing! I started reading aloud to my pregnant belly and would read to my babies all the way to puberty lol. Now my grandkids are getting awards in elementary school because of their reading skills - they were reading kids books by the time they started kindergarten. They're 5 and 7 now, and I can't wait until summer comes - my daughter gave me permission to start reading Harry Potter to them!!! Reading books is the best escape for me - my imagination kicks in and I'm lost in another world. I'm truly sorry for your loss but our parents are with us every time we crack a book open ❤

[@dianav8469]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful memory I had tears in my eyes reading it ... I too would stay up all night reading them it was my older sister that would get the books for me . I am sorry for your loss

[@analan3966]

"I'll not be here, sadly, but Hagrid will, yes" ......hits different now after he just passed a fews days go.....R.I.P Our Hagrid. 💔

[@martiwalsh2069]

I read that Emma would bring her pet hamster every day. When it died, the set creators built a teeny casket for it and everyone had a funeral. How cool is that!

[@BaddMedicine]

Oh wow. Never heard that.

[@metalpuppet5798]

And she would keep pulling it out of the coffin to the point where people got annoyed 🤣

[@knowledgehunter_]

"I'll not be here sadly, Hagrid will... yes" always hits me hard. time flies, moments got created, become memories and memory remains...ALWAYS! Cycle of LIFE 🥲🙂

[@BaddMedicine]

Yeah, that hit the feels!

[@knowledgehunter_]

Unfortunately today is the day! 14/10/2022. He left us. His words will remain true. F**k! I'm not crying. May he rest in peace.

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

That just became a cursed quote from him 💀💀

[@shaunaray1]

@@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos no not cursed, he is with us in our hearts

[@hanswurst2353]

When you kind of grow up with these movies it is almost impossible to not cry over this Reunion, because it means so much to me and the passing of Alan Rickman and all the others hits home

[@RonLarhz]

dumboldore and snape hurt the most...

[@katwebbxo]

So true 😥

[@damianfry2080]

Can we not ... my eyes already hurt... I can't cry any more at this time And I'm getting the tear filled headache 😢 ... ... ... but you're not wrong, the journey we all went through is unfathomable ...

[@user-oq1nt4li3r]

Yes 😭😔

[@amber.ren_1995]

I was tearing up and crying the whole time even after rewatching it so glad I was born around this time to have had the experience to live through the whole journey im so lucky 💗 ♥️

[@kageyama1083]

It's not much but I wanted to thank you guys for watching and embracing this series! As someone who was orphaned at six and lived in twelve different foster homes, most of them abusive, until I aged out of the system I don't think any franchise has impacted my life harder than HP. It allowed me to escape, to experience the highs and lows with the characters, to relate to Harry (I still weep during the first movie when he draws his birthday cake in the dirt and when his face lights up when Mrs. Weasley got him Christmas presents since he'd never received any before), and to feel like I do have a place in this world and if Harry can overcome the struggles he had why can't I?

[@BaddMedicine]

Oh we should be thanking you and everyone else for the patience and sticking with us through the HP journey. Y'all have been amazing and we thank you for it.

[@davidbaye3758]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It’s truly amazing how powerful the Potter journey was for so many people.

[@marinal.]

hugs. Ty for sharing. So glad this series helped u. It's so magical.

[@uggggggghhhhh]

I agree! I'm 25 now but I was sent to live with my grandparents (in MX) at the age of 10 since my mom left for the united states and my grandparents were always very mean to me, it was clear I was a burden. They were more like roommates in the sense that all they provided was food and shelter, nothing more. No hygiene lessons, no help with homework, no emotional support, nothing. They rarely spoke to me unless it was insults and I was picked on a lot. Basically, it was a case of severe neglect & abuse and no one was around to help. I moved out to live alone at 15/16 It may sound cringey to people if they arent fans of HP but I truly mean it when I say that the franchise literally kept me going. The fact that Harry was able to find a family of his own, went through struggles of being a teen + a teen from an abusive household, expressed his loneliness, was bullied, insecure, angry at times, experienced grief, searched for parental figures constantly, but most of all, a kid that was learning to fight for himself, etc, all of that was so immensely impactful. You dont even need to experience childhood neglect/abuse to feel connected to HP either. The franchise touches on so many issues that every human being at some point experiences. At least, in my life, it made all the difference.

[@marinal.]

@@uggggggghhhhh aww hugs. I am glad it helped. ty for sharing. sorry u had such trauma in your life. I am glad your stronger now.

[@Ri_Shin_Marco]

Rest in Piece Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) the best Gamekeeper Hogwarts could ever had. The really is something missing now because his "Yer a wizard, Arry" is one of the most memorable line to date.

[@Evorhis]

This was awesome watching fully grown men experiencing Harry Potter for the first time and absolutely loving it.

[@BaddMedicine]

Such a great series. Thanks to all who pushed us to watch these.

[@davidbaye3758]

I loved every minute of it! -Oak

[@eolsunder]

"i enjoyed being your costar and your coaster... because i was always holding your coffee"

[@ilhan691]

@@BaddMedicine Fantastic beasrs???

[@kotamundaca3398]

I love how The Oak just completely gets the HP feeling, it's heartwarming

[@BaddMedicine]

100% it will. Oak is now on the 2nd audio book as well.

[@kotamundaca3398]

@@BaddMedicine that's great! i hope you do the sorting ceremony while you're doing the round table, that'd be epic!

[@HyperWolf]

@@BaddMedicine That’s awesome. It would be so cool to see what he thinks of the differences between the books and films.

[@hermanubis7046]

@@BaddMedicine will you make a video about the differences between the books and the movies? There are so many things the movies left out, even if they were really good, and the cast was spot on.

[@galariajaved]

Oak always contemplates and then gives his reaction which means his talk is coming straight from his heart. I like it

[@BaddMedicine]

Always

[@joannharrington2279]

It brought tears to my eyes. They all loved each other and respected one another. These movies and books will continue with a fan base. Thank you for giving me this gift. I enjoyed watching with you.

[@BaddMedicine]

They did. Family vibe. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it

[@cupid7536]

I genuinely sobbed when I watched this for the first time

[@rrraven369]

same. daniel's last words broke me...

[@jessicandennis]

Me too

[@silverstar1178]

@@rrraven369 Dan crying in general broke me.

[@memoirsinmotion]

To the Appleton Oak….you are wrong about one thing, your reactions really are making a difference. I’m also 42 but I was the nerdy 18-20 year old who loved Harry Potter but didn’t shout it out for fear of being “uncool”. When I had my daughters in my mid-20s I wanted to read the stories to them but I could quickly see that they were too young to really understand but I became invested in the story even more. Through the years when I would have a tough time I could always put on one of the movies or listen to the audiobook in the car and just feel comforted. During the pandemic I delved even deeper into the Wizarding World. I’m a Registered Nurse and I know that we were all impacted by the pandemic in some way, but for me I felt that every area of my life had been turned upside down, nothing made sense anymore. Every day that I worked I listened to the audiobooks on my drives to and from the Hospital because it was my security blanket, the known in a world of the unknown. As for how these reactions are really making a difference to people…when you’ve read the books, listened to the audiobooks, and watched the movies so many times you think you know everything about them. Watching these reactions, for me, is like experiencing the story again for the first time. Seeing someone catch little details that you have no idea how you missed, seeing someone else get wide eyed, and sometimes teary eyed, over the characters that you love so much is really moving. I will forever be grateful for J.K. Rowling for the world she created and I’m just as grateful to all of you who help to keep the Wizarding World alive.

[@jennifertullis]

Agreed, watching the reactions is the closest to seeing the stories again for the first time yourself.

[@BaddMedicine]

Thank you so much for the super thanks! We really do appreciate the support.

[@briannalowery844]

Rupert doesn’t really care about the kiss, he felt the same way. Right after the film during interviews when they’d be asked about and rate it, Emma was trying to be nice but was like it was weird. She did rate it. Rupert just said I can’t remember it. I remember her face just closing in and I blacked out. So he feels the same way she does about it. As far as I know all the directors left of their own accord. Chris Columbus didn’t think he could go past the first two because it gets considerably darker. He didn’t think he could do it justice because he’s very much a director of kids films. The directors for the third and fourth I think each just wanted to do one. They didn’t want to go on. David Yates who came in on the fifth one is still doing the fantastic beasts movies. As someone who’s read the books I didn’t agree with everything he chose to do but I still very much enjoyed the films he did and it felt like Harry Potter.

[@lilbrownbear]

david yates accomplished a lot and kudos to him for making these films with such deep, rich, heavy and lengthy source material from the books. but I'll always be bitter about him ruining ginny, ron and romione

[@Melanie-jy2nw]

Chris Columbus did not remember that when he directed Percy Jackson. 😅 then those movies wouldn’t be such a shit show

[@kittymandias]

​@@Melanie-jy2nw A movie is not just a director.

[@Hosigie]

Oak put it wonderfully. The series will never die out because the lessons in it are so universal.

[@BaddMedicine]

🤘🤘🤘

[@serafinapallante826]

"No story lives unless someone wants to listen…and the stories we love best do live in us forever, so, whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home” - JKR’ s speech during the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Premiere in London in 2011. I was there and I will remember that moment as one of the most important of my life.

[@davidbaye3758]

You were there!!???? That must have been amazing!!! -Oak

[@serafinapallante826]

@@davidbaye3758 yes, it was incredible. I was part (and still am) of the Italian Official Harry Potter Fandom and with my friends we flew to London for the last World Premiere. We camped in Trafalgar Square with our tents three days before the event, and even if for some people it may seem crazy and excessive to do all this just for a film or a book, I remember it as one of the most emotional experiences of my life. In those days I met people from all over the world with whom I am still friends today. It really was a generational saga, many compare it to Lord of the Rings or Star Wars or Marvel, and although I am a fan of all these franchises, what makes HP a unique phenomenon is that it was born and grew along with its readers/viewers/actors. I don't think there will ever be anything else like it, even in terms of production and making of a franchise, and let's remember that this was all before social media and stuff like that. Really it felt and still feels like we were all part of a huge family and no matter what part of the world you come from, Hogwarts is and always will be home for all of us. Happy that now you too are Potterheads, kiss from Italy

[@uggggggghhhhh]

I'm not going home, not really

[@CosmicAeon]

And then they blocked JKR from attending the reunion of her own series. It's apparently not home for her anymore. What a sad irony.

[@ann-kathrinfischer6763]

@@CosmicAeon action- consequence.

[@coldheartangel7921]

I've been waiting for this! I already said this in the finale but, once again, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to watch your Harry Potter journey. It was for a lack of a better word...truly magical. I'm definitely sticking around and I can't wait for your future reactions. :)

[@DFerro-kb9qh]

Same for me! I watched at least 30 ‘first time watching HP’ journeys (pretty sure i watched all of them, potterheads hit me up if you think i missed one!), but for me this was sure one of the best! The way BM is discussing and how they are suck onto the story.. as if i was watching it for the first time. I will stay a patron for sure! Thank you guys for this.

[@LOVEanneLOVE]

@@DFerro-kb9qh do you have other reactors you'd recommend? :)

[@EMANUGARC]

The drama

[@DFerro-kb9qh]

@@LOVEanneLOVE the last one i watched besides BM is veggiegamer. He really surprised me and he is now reacting to the books as well. I have more but i dont know if its permitted to share other channels

[@JuJuLotz]

So glad you guys watched this! ✨ Another thing about Emma and her experience was her being overly sexualized in the industry. She was the only girl of the main trio, and there was definitely a contrast in the way that media and press talked about her. That’s part of the reason why she felt so alone; the boys couldn’t really relate to what she was going through at the time. Dan has also touched before on the opposite.. how the industry didn’t want to take him seriously as a romantic male lead because of HP, but everyone was so quick to think of Emma in that way.

[@CrusoetheDrolf]

The first time I watched this 20th Anniversary Special, I would start crying when I heard Daniel's voice breaking from the emotions. And Robbie's statement about him not being around in 50 years, but Hagrid will be still breaks my heart to this day. I kind of grew up watching Harry Potter, and would be in my elementary school library just reading the books, my imagination just painting the scenes exactly as I read them. Harry Potter is why I became the man I am today, and I'll end off by saying my favorite quote. "The ones that love us never really leave us, and you can always find them... in here."

[@SmallTunechi]

I literally WEPT when I watched the reunion for the first time. My mama and I LOVED HP. From the first time I did a book report on Sorceror's Stone & she read the assignment before I turned it in. She ended up reading it as well and it was on from there. She died of brain cancer in 2017 so this is really, really special to me. Glad yall enjoyed it & absolutely love how Oak fell in love with the films & is now this big, cool dude rocking HP shirts. Thanks, guys. ❤

[@BaddMedicine]

Sorry to hear that about your mother. Glad you have fond memories like this of her. We never would've guessed how much HP has given this type connection for everyone. Thank you for being on the journey with us!

[@kristianberg4264]

Another thing I wanted to say is, how well financially, the main three kids were taken care of. I believe they were set for life, which you don’t see very often with child actors. It’s great that they were appreciated for their tremendous contribution to this movie series.

[@silverstar1178]

and that's why we have the treasure that is Dan going and doing the weirdest shit he can possibly find just because he can.

[@kristianberg4264]

@@silverstar1178 - Lol agreed. The show he did about the Oregon Trail, was so out of the box but hilarious.

[@bareakon]

​@@silverstar1178Meanwhile Emma gets to be a Disney princess and Rupert just seems to hang out on golf courses every day. The outsider artist, the blockbuster starlet, and the man of leisure.

[@fernglade]

Robbie couldn't have been more right, Hagrid will continue on and it's thanks in a very large way due to him. I didn't expect to lose him this soon, though. Glad he got to do the reunion. Rest in peace ❤

[@haira-hcomsomderobg4773]

OH YES GUYS! So many emotions in this Reunion. This is were I really cried...

[@madhousecollectibles01]

Alan was such a treasure. I was a baby when the first one came out. I was born in October 2001 and the movie came out in November 2001. I never truly appreciated these films until this last year

[@silverdoe9477]

Evanna Lynch (Luna) had quite severe anorexia. Rowling offered her the role if she got into treatment & recovered. Evanna loved the series & had the motivation. I also had an eating disorder & the one thing keeping me going was reading the next book, watching the next movie. I had selective mutism but now I’ve graduated, I’m a veterinary nurse.

[@stephaniex_x7275]

So cool

[@dbs1013]

Supposedly Evanna also shaped the personality of Luna in the latter books, which I think is amazing. Can't imagine another instance of that happening!

[@JREALE]

She should of won Dancing with the Stars! She was amazing

[@Green-rp6br]

Thats so nice ❤️

[@Tt-qm2xg]

You should be so proud of yourself. It takes great strength to get through any mental unwellness, especially an ED. Congrats for gaining (what I presume is) your dream role ❤

[@UCeBWKwqk]

i just binged all these videos just now and the oak did the biggest 180 turn around on the series i was shook 🤣🤣🤣

[@braymax]

I read book one when my son wanted to see the first movie and was hooked ever since I stood in line with him at midnight to get the books with the huge crowds and it felt like they were your family. Talking to other fans while you waited for the bookstore to release the book was the best time ever. I learned to take the next few days off work because once we got the book we couldn't put it down until we were done. There are many things in the books that make them much better than the movies, as most books do, but I really missed Peeves and not hearing Harry's running commentary as he experienced this world as an outsider. If you think the movies teach a lot of positive life lessons you must read the books. Harry deals with so much more and can help kids get through class issues, racism, depression, and anxiety. The audiobooks are a must-own as well, Jim Dale is famous and talented in his own right but hearing him do all the voices and bring these books to life is stunning and an experience all on its own. Thank you for doing these movies and loving them as much as we do, I remember going to the midnight premiere of Chamber of Secrets and all the kids showed up in cosplay and we had to step over tons of brooms to go to the bathroom, best time ever! When we saw part 5 in the theater it was sureal to hear so many children and adults crying and sobbing out loud over Sirius's death, it still makes me sob.

[@ZariDV]

It's been amazing watching you guys discover the world and learn to love the characters. I laughed when I saw how protective you were getting over these fictional kids because it's such a fan thing to do. Seeing you wearing merch because you formed a connection to the story is the icing on top of the wonderful reactions. Thanks for giving it a shot and being respectful even when you weren't into it yet.

[@BaddMedicine]

Oh thank you for being on the journey with us. We appreciate it.

[@kaitlinmackinnon7714]

Just binge watched all of your Harry Potter playlist videos. Thank you guys so much for watching these movies and caring about the in a way that they deserve to be cared for. This coming of age story means the world to me. I was 9 years old when I read the first book and when I watched the first movie. It was the first book I had ever read that was made into a movie and it made me love reading and fantasy. I remember waiting for the books to come out and also being at the midnight premiers for the movies. Those are some of my favorite memories as a kid. I was graduating high school when the last movie came out, so from 9-18 years old I had Harry Potter in my life. When I watched the last movie in theaters for the first time I just sat there for 10 minutes smiling and euphoric. It truly shaped the person I am today. I got emotional when you first talked about this being so special for the one generation of kids that grew up with this series, and that applied directly to me. Thank you again for sharing your reactions, it was so fun to watch you enjoy my favorite story.

[@nateb188]

I’ve read the books and watched the movies all once. Wasn’t my favorite, but these guys and their reactions had me read the books and watch the movies again, and I was honestly surprised with how much I enjoyed it after years. Love their reactions they are fantastic

[@davidbaye3758]

I never in a million years thought I’d love these as much as I did!!! -Oak

[@ManuelaOliveira32mso]

Harry was basicaly my best friend growing up. I'm 26 now and still get emotional over HP related stuff. It makes me happy to see you guys reacting to this story in such a sweet way. Greetings from Brazil ❤

[@BaddMedicine]

Greetings from the states! Glad you're enjoying! It's really cool to see the impact Potter has had. So no shame that you still get those emotions! It's great that after all these years you still have that same passion 🤟

[@Civerestia]

Aaaand now I’m crying happy tears. I grew up with the books and the movies, so seeing this really got me remembering my childhood. Thank you guys, for reacting to this 😊🥹🥰

[@ValentinasWatching]

I cried so much with this! Every time they cried and Alan Rickman's moment broke me. Now that Robbie Coltrane is gone too... 💔😭 His words hit harder.

[@dylancole1910]

Man, every time I watch this it gets me emotional. This is such a special series and watching it will never get old. Harry Potter is a permanent part of me as a fan.

[@oscargutierrez7319]

I’m so glad I was awake this early to be able to see this notification! Happy to see the journey you guys did on this amazing film!

[@BaddMedicine]

Hope you enjoyed

[@jeffkovacs6521]

Great reaction guys... as were all of your videos throughout the series. I must admit that 'Oaks' comment about reading the books / watching the movies unexpectedly became a real "timing" issue for us as well. I began reading the first book to my daughter in the summer before first grade... only to be surprised a couple of days later to learn that she'd become too impatient with my pace and started reading it on her own! Over the next several months, she never went anywhere without her book, using any excuse - be it the ride to school, waiting for her sister to finish a dance class, or even free time at school - to read and complete the first three books. As I realized that she was in fact going to get through all the books - and quickly at that - it became clear that I'd have to stay ahead of her in order to understand what was coming. First - I was happy I did, as I soon became intrigued by the story and characters for their own sake. Second, once I completed Goblet of Fire, I decided that it was a bit too much for my then 6-year-old daughter. Telling her she'd have to stop and wait wasn't easy, but I softened the blow in a couple of critical ways; first, I explained why I thought she needed to pause (fortunately, as a kid subject to some especially vivid nightmares, she was willing to listen). Second, we made an event of watching the first three movies so she could watch the stories come to life and re-watch whenever she felt the need to "re-connect" with her friends Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Third, I identified several other series that I thought she'd like (and helped turn her into a voracious reader). Finally, I made it a goal/reward for reaching the appropriate "maturity" milestone. We talked about it and together decided when she'd be ready (in the end, she decided she'd be ready at the same age Harry was when he started his first year at Hogwarts... which seemed only right). Looking back, it was a great experience to share with both my girls... and something I can't recommend highly enough to other parents as their kids come to it. Be engaged. Take the time to appreciate what it is they're reading and watching and create guide rails tailored to their readiness. No one knows your kids like you do... and setting the "field" is incredibly important. In the end, reading and watching the Harry Potter series together is one of our favorite shared memories, and I wouldn't change a thing!

[@BaddMedicine]

Thank you and thanks for sharing this! 🤙🤙🤙

[@joshuacoldwater]

24:00 - The producer was the same on all 8 of the films, he and the writing team hired the Director for each set of films. The first two have a childhood charm. The 3rd shoves you onto the edge darkness. The 4th is when the table’s finally turn. Then 5 through 9 have to feel United in the sense of friendship leading to the end. 5-9 is when Neville is seen WAY more, Luna is fully seen, and even Malfoy changes his style of acting and we feel for him. Even McGonagall steps into her role. That is why they needed to be directed by one director. They truly were an incredible team.

[@brynndolynn]

Just got off work, SO EXCITED to watch this and bawl my eyes out again. I was that perfect age, read all the books, the movies started coming out when I was 10 and I grew up with the franchise and the cast. My Dad getting me the books as they released and reading them with me is a very special part of my childhood

[@jordywoody14]

That 'Always' at the end by Snape always gets me

[@katwebbxo]

This was such an emotional watch after being a fan for 20 years. Some of the behind the scenes footage is from the DVDs special features so there's a lot more out there. But it was great seeing almost everybody together again and sharing their experiences. Hard to believe it's been that long already. I'll never forget seeing the first one in theaters and having no clue what that movie would mean to me now. 💖

[@joshuabarnett88]

This special was so wonderful. It really puts into perspective and scope what an amazing feat this series truly was. Potter is my second favorite film franchise and Warner handled the accidental perfectly. If only my favorite films, Lord of the Rings, which literally started a month apart from this, had received the same level of adoration during their 20 head anniversary.

[@BaddMedicine]

That 10 years had to go by so fast for them. I know they somewhat mentioned it, but all that work in that time frame... Would've been a blur for me lol

[@DreamieQueen]

It's just amazing to see you guys so invested and emotional now because at the beginning you weren't especially feeling it just yet, but the story and characters grew on you with each movie. And each rewatch will only contribute to solify that love in the future. Magical journey. It was awesome to see you guys watch this series of movies for the first time!

[@BaddMedicine]

Thank you! What a pleasant surprise this journey was.

[@The_bougee_gremlin]

I grew up watching the behind the scenes of both Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, it is so amazing to see how much work and love is placed into these films. You guys would love the Lord of the Rings behind the scenes (on your owns) they are beautiful and funny.

[@BaddMedicine]

Both of these franchises are tremendous! We haven't seen the behind the scenes yet for LOTR. Hobbit drops this week. Maybe we do that after the Hobbits are complete.

[@insolencestar]

i still cry almost monthly about alan rickman - his acting and who he is really changed my view on art and life.. he's a wonderful person, and i lament constantly that I won't ever be able to thank him for his part in my life. thanks so much for sticking with these movies, and for having empathy for us freaks and geeks who needed Potter to get through our lives aha

[@wolfroarxx6055]

I will always be extremely grateful to everyone in the harry potter cast, its crazy how they make me feel at home, accepted, comfortable and confident. I owe them everything, I still remember the passing of alan rickman and how it hurt me so much to lose this amazing actor... and then helen mcrory, I was left in shock. Like robbie coltrane said, sadly they wont be here forever but the harry potter universe will and my love for this will never fade.

[@ArmchairFootballers]

You hit the nail on the head talking about friends you grow up with. You really put words to something that I try to explain when I talk about the benefits of meeting my husband early in life. I met my husband in grade school, and we started dating in high school. Many times people find it sad that I didn’t experience adult dating. But there is so many more roots to our relationship because we have grown up together. We have been several different people through those times and emerged from that as adults. We went through rebellious teenaged years together, undergrad, graduate school, starting careers, and now We are now raising a little boy together. I always say the roots of our relationship are just so deep. It is the same with friendships.

[@jastify79]

When I first started reading the books in '99, I was in my early, early twenties. Way too old to be part of the so called 'target group', but that never stopped me from excitedly awaiting the next book and the next book and... and of course the movies later on. I can't remember how many times I rewatched the movies by now. The reunion brought tears to my eyes when it aired. It is so wonderfully done. Especially as I'm always realising that Alan Rickman still being dead. He's just my favorite character and his acting was so good. I love watching peoples reactions to the series and yours were definitely one of my favorites. So thanks for all the work you put into your videos. I really enjoyed the ride! I'll definitely follow your channel in the future. 🧙

[@griesi31]

My Harry Potter history is almost the same as yours. Potter can captivate anyone of any age once you put your mind to it. timeless, warm-hearted and complex.

[@dylusional419]

Grown man tearing up multiple times during this. Love how much y'all fell in love with HP.

[@nikhilsonavane8939]

i've grown up with these movies. daniel, rupert and emma are a vital part of my childhood going into adulthood. i remember waiting for these movies come out each year and every movie just made me more and more interested. i will just say it was magical and these movies will always be part of my life. thank you guys for these reactions. i've watched each one of them. a very good job.

[@helzbelz2818]

I’ve loved this whole series of reactions. I’ve especially loved Oaks transformation because Harry Potter gets in your blood. I’m utterly obsessed with these books and films. I’m over the moon you mentioned you would try the audio books because I just know you will love them and down the rabbit hole further you will go into this amazing wizarding world. I’d love to see you guys take a trip to the Warner bros studio tour in London to see all the sets and props it will blow your mind. Thank you guys these have been the best reaction to Harry Potter series I’ve watched.

[@rezaraditya8569]

Yeaahh!!!! 🤩 Thank you Badd medicine for making this. As you know, that I did grew up with this series since I was elementary school. And now I’m 30 years old. So nostalgic with this series.

[@karibrown5649]

My son is 11 now at age 8 he was having a hard time reading. So, we started reading the Harry Potter books together and the reward for finishing the book was he would get to see that movie for the first time. That was a great way for us to really bond together and it grew his love for the whole wizarding world. I highly suggest doing that with your son someday Oak.

[@PacificEgg]

Coming back and watching this again with you guys was harder than before. We are losing so many of these great people. May they all rest in peace 🙏

[@Chloe4656.]

Yep we just lost Maggie Smith 💔 R.I.P

[@Needsmoreflash]

I was 8 years old when the first movie came out so I feel like I grew up with the actors. I was basically nearly the same age as the characters in each film. I am the same age as Bonnie Wright the actress playing Ginny. And my dad used to read Harry Potter to me and my sister before bed. It does hold certain memories in my life

[@shotgunbettygaming]

The BEST Behind the Scenes is the footage on the DVD Behind The Scenes!! GOOD stuff! Was fun to watch you guys get so much enjoyment out of the reunion!! I'm glad Daniel overcame his alcoholism he acquired on set and was able to make the life he has now. It breaks my heart to think of any of them struggle, like they were my own kids. Great Video Guys!!!

[@kristystephens1255]

I was one of those children waiting in line for a book haha...11yrs old when the first film came out ... the year wait for the next one was always soo long!! Really enjoyed your reactions :)

[@Lore86Ma]

I cried for the entire time i saw the reunion. Was so emotional and so rewarding seeing the actors being decent human beings. Love this universe so much . I really recommend the books guys. Believe me , they are truly worth it. And yes the books got me true a very dark time in my life. Showed me that " Happiness can be found even in the darkest of time . If only one remembers to turn on the light " ❤❤❤

[@BaddMedicine]

The Oak is on book number 2 😁🤙

[@Lore86Ma]

@@BaddMedicine that amazing 😁😁😁😁. He did a 180 change. I am so happy he truly loves the Wizarding world ❤

[@taylorold6435]

I just found these videos cus I love watching Harry Potter reactions and I think your reactions were my favorite that I’ve seen. It’s crazy that the oak said of the first one that he’d never watch it again and then he got sucked in and started rewatching them right away 😂❤👏👏👏 the power of Harry Potter at work this was great

[@ct6852]

Can remember each year these came out, fairly vividly. Who I saw them with, how I was feeling, what I was worried about, where I was going after, how the films made me feel. Seeing Deathly Hallows actually led to reconnecting with a few friends from the past who I missed very, very much. It didn't last unfortunately...too much time had passed, to much new responsibility. But it was great to get a semblance of closure on those relationships...and a couple years of new memories. Prisoner of Azkaban we saw on a trip after high school graduation. Still might be my favorite. I was waaaay too stoned for it. I didn't understand why Hagrid's hut had moved, why the lake moved, and why the castle suddenly looked so different--why the camera could travel through glass. I was lost and confused...but it was magical. (Alfonso Cuaron is legit great.) Thanks Harry Potter. I dumped on you...then I cried for you. Thanks to Braden for suggesting it. It was, indeed, on par w Lord of the Rings.

[@HarryPotterEncyclopedia]

It’s crazy how I’ve watched this at least six times since it has come out, and yet it is still capable of bringing me to tears every time. Harry Potter just means so much in my life and brings me such joy that reliving it all always makes me so emotional.

[@mrjimmis27]

Started watching as young as I remember my self 3 years old in fact born in 2000 my parents were divorced and working all day having max 1-2 hours with them basically only at night before I sleep and only having a sister 8 years older than me was hard and harry potter was everything to me and teach me so many things and my values and empathy was always a huge part of my self and I think I owe most of the stuff to this world of harry potter, it's been awesome seeing you guys understand this fan base in this level thank you

[@beatriceorsi5239]

The actual sets are near London where they filmed the show (you can visit them and there are a lot of behind the scenes). I think at the universal studios there are some replicas and it’s more of an “amusement park” experience.

[@mindychristian6175]

I love that you guys actually watched and loved these movies. I didn't get into these until the 4th movie came out. I was an older teenager when they came out & thought I was too old for them. I have younger siblings & they made me sit down & watch the 1st three in a row. At that point, I realized that I loved them. Ever since them I have been a huge fan of the movies & the books. I've read all the books now & watched all the movies several times. It's just a fun series that, at this point, is comforting & heart warming to watch. Again, I'm so glad you gave HP a chance. Welcome to the family

[@domi9146]

I watched the reunion, made me cry. I watched your reaction now and the end made me cry again. It really is an extraordinary journey, Harry Potter will always stay as a huge part of me. Thank you for letting me join your journey with reactions. And I hope you will pass this Hogwarts journey to your kids. I surely will to my own when I'll have them ^•^

[@AniwayasSong]

I still can't believe so much time has elapsed... What an incredible story, amazing characters, and wondrous journey!

[@motherofzombiez9220]

I'll be 50 next month and have ALWAYS been a Harry Potter fan, I share this love with my oldest son who's 30. I waited till after watching this to make my comment, what I loved most about these reactions is watching the way The Oak truly became a fan.

[@J_Laframboise]

Oak quietly trying to stop his eyes watering when u guys started the after thoughts section literally made my heart warm, as a young lady who watched and read these growing up, and related so much to this story, without a father figure to enjoy it with its like i get to with you guys, oak just reminds me of my dad a lot! thank you guys, and i cant donate rn but i want too soon because this content is genuine and great quality! thank you guys

[@J_Laframboise]

adding on: Can i request the hunger games? its something much more like harry potter, and shaped a lot of young people

[@BaddMedicine]

Coming tomorrow on Patreon and after the Hobbits on KZbin😁🤘

[@J_Laframboise]

@@BaddMedicine THANK UUUU omg

[@hermanubis7046]

Imelda Staunton (Umbridge) is such a great actress. And Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley) is great in "Pale Blue Eye" as a young Edgar Allan Poe... Sadly, quite a few have passed away, since. Alan Rickman (Snape), Helen McRory (Narcissa Malfoy), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Richard griffiths (Vernon Dursley), John Hurt (Ollivander) and more...

[@NickStrothers]

Wow answers getting emotional at the end really hit, it was subtle but you can tell he's a really genuine dude.

[@anguskhans3828]

I'm one of those "grew up with Potter" aged person. I'll never forget getting that last book. We pre-ordered from a local bookstore so I was in and out quite quickly. So as soon as I got in the car to go home I opened the book and literally couldn't turn the first page. I'm not gonna lie... I started to tear up. A couple tears fell on the first page. My mom asked me if I was okay. I said yes, I just didn't want it to end. I still have that book.

[@MadameCornflake]

I am 32, working in business as a consultant for big companies and still I am a dreamer and HP was an important part in my life. The series is a perfect companion to just grow as a child with step by step but with a moral compass. It helps to me kind, refelctive and open. Until today this one scene roots deep within me: Harry and Dumbledore talk about Harry boarding a train in the afterlife - Harry ask "where it will get me". And I just love Dumbledores answer. "On". Sometimes it can be difficult to make decisions in life. But it is just about just going on. And this reassuring look of Dumbledores saying that, keeps me going so often. Everything will be ok.

[@m-alexandria-g]

The books were such a huge deal. I saved up for years to take my grandmother to Europe when I graduated high school, and (unfortunately?!) the Deathly Hallows came out the summer of 2007 when we were abroad for the first time. I spent all my time going from bookshop to bookshop trying to find a British (AKA, in English!) version to read. I found one in Rome and then my trip was basically over for two days! I have vague memories of my grandmother exclaiming about the sunflowers and lavender in Provence as we rode past in a train, but my nose was buried in Deathly Hallows like I was Hermione on the Hogwarts Express prepping for the seventh year she never got to attend. My Gigi couldn’t understand how I’d worked for years and for thousands of dollars just to go to Europe and read a book that would have been waiting at home-but of course, I had to know what happened to Harry! I couldn’t afford any “Snape kills Dumbledore”-type spoilers! To this day my collection of HP books is six American copies and one British copy.

[@layniebear1237]

this was so great to watch with you guys, glad you enjoyed the reunion so much!~

[@NappyJChan]

I grew up with this films and Daniel Radcliffe is a year older than me. When I started to get into the series at the same time my stepdad started to read the books. we used go to the movies when they released and when half blood prince came out I was gone and he and my mom went without me. I remember being like what what the hell you guys went without me and one day we dropped off the car to get worked on then he surprised me because we walked over to the theaters. Me and my stepdad connected over movies and comic books so the movie theater was always a special thing as a kid. The half blood prince was the last time me and my stepdad went to the theaters. He passed away later that year so when I think that movie I think that day he surprised me.

[@psychobetha]

i like that the stars have been open about the downside of things, and how it affected them. from daniel becoming an alcoholic in his teens to emma and rupert wanting to leave, it’s important to know that it wasn’t all sunshine and roses. especially if you’re a young person watching them who wants to become an actor.

[@bananaslin]

Watching your reactions and listening to you guys talk made me even more appreciative of being part of the “Potter Generation”. I’m forever grateful I got to grow up with these characters and actors and that it became something my dad and I bonded over. It even made my sister and I closer. She’s four years older than me and was never much of a reader but she read these after I pestered her about them and now her toddler loves them. We got so lucky with Dan, Emma, and Rupert. They grew up to be fantastic humans who have never had a bad thing to say about people who only see them as these characters. Daniel specifically has just made me so proud. He’s spoken up multiple times about how he’d never want fans to feel bad about still only knowing him as Harry bc he knows how important it is to them. He and Elijah Wood did a fantastic interview together last year to celebrate the HP and LOTR 20 year anniversary’s, I highly suggest you guys look that up! I think you’d love it. Also the reason a lot of the older cast members aren’t in this is bc many of them have retired or high risk health and this was filmed during 2020.

[@scarletohara8022]

Thanks

[@BaddMedicine]

Thank you very much for the super thanks!

[@Half-BloodUniversity_]

Seeing you all in your Hogwarts gear warms my heart…love that you are now a part of this beautiful universe

[@keryoka1]

And in the books Ron and Harry both procrastinated doing schoolwork but they both did it and were a little smart. They were best friends. Hermione was their friend but she also spent a lot if time alone with her books and had poor social skills in the books.

[@dbs1013]

They also had her help them with it big time, which is probably what Rupert should have done with his essay 😂

[@shad3115]

Harry Potter wasn’t a major part of my childhood but I was a fan of the movies. I used to watch them with my neighbours/friends growing up. I rewatch the movies every other year. Watching this special got me emotional I can’t lie.

[@ibuprofriends]

nice to see how the cast remains such wonderful people. genuinely good folks - not a bad word said about them. love that.

[@eh.thatmultistan2827]

One thing that stood out to me after watching this was the director of the first two films. I say that because during some of his segments in that video he and others were talking about how he just wanted the kids to have fun and feel like kids. Of course this is the standard you want but if you look at Hollywood and the film industry in general you can see the corruption that revolves around child actors. Whether it be assault/sexual harassment from team members or inappropriate work hours or conditions, there are some harsh realities that occur to children that work in film. However, this man made it a priority for the kids to be kids and to hear that from said kids themselves is reassuring. Mad respect to that director.

[@hellojilly]

Rewatching this reaction and just had a mental breakdown realizing we have lost even more since this reunion came out. That scene between Dumbledore and Snape hit so much more knowing both those legends have passed. & Robbie’s (Hagrid) quote always gets me.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

It’s such a beautiful reunion with talented and humble ppl. I’ve watched the films several times, the reunion twice and I’ll definitively watch all your HP reactions again. These films are truly magical. Looking forward to see what you’re going to react to next! Great channel ❤️

[@vanessagoldberg2464]

I cried so much while I watched it. I was a blubbering mess. Harry Potter helped me so much through my darkest times. It was awesome to revisit it. Also loved your reactions to this and to everything.

[@michaelboruta655]

Two things to check out 1) For "The Oak" for your fan theory dive... check out the Super Carlin Brothers and what they do in regards to HP if you haven't already. They have some very well articulated fan theories about HP (one being Snape didn't die) 2) Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) wrote a book post HP that was VERY personal talking about her eating disorder and that Luna more or less saved her life before she was ever given the role. She also goes on to talk about how because the character saved her, she feels it's her duty to always project/protect that character for the younger fans whenever she is out. I think a quote from an interview was something along the lines of "I mean she saved my life and if she saved mine then I'm sure she saved someone else and I won't ruin her for that someone else".

[@sarahbosch9660]

The Movies in itself are awesome, especially if you grew up with them and the books. But what makes me fall in love with the whole world around it are the actors and how special they still are to each other. For example, when Tom Feltons Autobiographie came out in 2022, Emma Watson wrote the Forword. She described him so sincerely that i could really feel how important they still are to each other. And i am not talking about the whole they had crushes on each other thing, but the genuine friendship that lasts forever. And in this reunion we see so many special relationships! Like seeing Dan and Gary speak about this kinda paternal relationship it makes the rewatch of their scenes in the movies much more emotional.

[@erickremers3986]

The radiating feeling of suppressed rage and contempt when Umbridge appears on screen I can feel it through the screen :D

[@Marina-cq2yt]

Love Alfonso and the highlight of the reunion was to hear him speak on the impact he made on the Harry Potter universe! He's so superior to the other directors in my opinion.

[@domi9146]

I'm watching this after a year again and when Oak said "Lies!" about Emma and Tom crush situation, I can bet it was the reaction of majority of Potterheads too 😅😅😅

[@kristianberg4264]

Thank you for watching this, I had yet to see it and it was great to watch with you guys. I really wanted to give The Oak a big hug, I could tell this hit him emotionally and considering where he started, it was really touching.

[@JM7900]

Hagrids words will always stay with me that people will be enjoying these memories in 50 years even though he won't be here. It's beautiful to have your work and influence transcend time. Rip to all that have passed

[@amandacollins7507]

I graduated in 2001 and my mom and I got into HP when the first book was released. We were those people at the store at midnight waiting for the next book to be released. I didn’t watch the movies for awhile actually because the books were so good that I didn’t know if the movies would do them justice. I think I finally watched the first one when the second movie was released. And I thought they did an amazing job with the movies. They left soooo much out of the movies though so I’d love to hear you all talk about the differences if you go read the books. I was 18 when the first book was released but I related to them immediately. These are stories for children, with lessons for everyone. This is a very special series that I don’t think can be replicated.