Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts with Me!

Grab your butter beer and lets return to Hogwarts!
Thank you everyone who's been on this amazing HP journey with me! I am almost done book one and I am so excited to keep going!
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[@TheJakusMaxus]

For me it’s Robbie Coultrane saying that Hagrid would be here long after he’s gone that hits me deepest 😢

[@almas4663]

He said it because he knew he was gonna die

[@bradcarver8127]

I mean 98% of us will die in our lifetime.

[@mirandachandler3300]

Same

[@ElectroT0y]

The thing that breaks my heart is that Alan Rickman in an interview was quoted as saying "I'll be 70 years old and reading Harry Potter in y rocking chair". It breaks my hear that he didn't get to do that as he died shortly before his 70th birthday.

[@TheJakusMaxus]

@@ElectroT0y yeah, I remember that 😢

[@inspector_beyond]

Robbie's words "I will not be here. But Hagrid will" hit hard when he was still alive and now they hit even harder. Because he is right, he's not here anymore, but his Hagrid will always be with us. Rest in peace.

[@Olivia_Neumann]

Aww you cut Robbie's "People will be watching in 50 years time.. I won't be here, but Hagrid will" it destrooooyed me even before his passing.

[@phtevenj]

Its hard to believe Hagrid is gone.. such an iconic actor.... also im planning on a Complete binge of ALL the harry potter movies today

[@TheMoviePlanet]

Richard Harris (1st Albus Dumbledore), Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon), Elizabeth Spriggs (1st Fat Lady), Verne Troyer (1st Griphook), Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid), John Hurt (Garrick Ollivander), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Leslie Phillips (the Sorting Hat), Derek Deadman (1st Tom the Innkeeper), Alfred Burke (Armando Dippet), Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge), Jimmy Gardner (Ernie Prang), Eric Sykes (Frank Bryce), Roger Lloyd-Pack (Barty Crouch Sr), Steve Mackey (Donaghan Tremlett), Peter Cartwright (1st Elphias Doge), David Ryall (2nd Elphias Doge), Timothy Bateson (1st Kreacher), Rob Knox (Marcus Belby), Dave Legeno (Fenrir Greyback), Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy), Paul Ritter (Eldred Worple) and Hazel Douglas (Bathilda Bagshot) have unfortunately all left us.

[@shanustheanus]

​@@TheMoviePlanet damn! That's the order of the phoenix of lists.

[@lechat8533]

@@TheMoviePlanet It`s cruel and heartbreaking to see how many of them left us. Thank you for taking the time to honor them all. May they all rest in peace.

[@Tar-Numendil]

Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, John Hurt, Richard Harris, Richard Griffiths, Leslie Phillips, Helen McRory, Verne Troyer, Robert Hardy, Robert Knox, and more. May you all rest in peace. Too many members of this series' cast have passed on.

[@peterjackson4763]

And Eric Sykes. He only had small part (Frank Byrce - killed early in Goblet of Fire). He died the year the film came out aged 89. He was nearly completely deaf and blind by then. He was the funniest man I have ever seen on stage, once having the entire audience in stiches and the rest of the cast having to hide their faces for nearly 2 minutes just putting on a coat.

[@darkmaer]

The books were unfinished at the time, but Snape’s ark of the story is so important that Alan needed to know in order to truly understand his character, and with a book series that huge you definitely don’t want to be given people tidbits of story that are not out yet, so that most likely the reason why he was the only one that knew his part of the story

[@ianharrison3662]

Alan Rickman had wanted to leave after the second film and, in order to keep him, JK Rowling told him the whole Lily/Snape bit and how important it was to the whole series, which convince him to do the rest of the films.

[@SonOfIzalith]

Yeah he just wanted to leave lmao

[@estogaza5827]

@@SonOfIzalithYa wasn’t it he basically didn’t want to be a villain for 7 films or whatever. I think he was doing this for his kids or family or if I remember. And didn’t want to be a monster for years and years lol.

[@passionsquietrage]

What's funny is that when asked how they'd spend the paycheck they got from the first movie, Emma said she'd put it in the bank until she was 18, Dan had no clue, and Rupert said, "Well, speaking as a wizard, we're being paid in muggle money and I don't really understand it."

[@holddowna]

Thats so funny

[@pikadoc6130]

When this came out I was crying from just how emotional this special made me feel. If ever you get to tour the London studios, they have a massive amount of sets, props, and art that went into making the movies. When I went, I remember a fun fact was that someone had gone to visit the place over a dozen separate times, just goes to show how much they have there.

[@stackels97]

This special gave me an even deeper appreciation of Chris Columbus' work on 1&2. He appreciatied and respected the material and If he hadnt have nailed it on every level, including how he works with kids, I'm not sure we would have had the rest of the films. He really did something magical.

[@triadmad]

And once again, I watch your teary reaction, and the waterworks well up in me. You're so genuine in your reaction to the movies, and that's why people like you so much too.

[@holddowna]

awww thanks! i love movies sooo much! thanks for watching

[@bidishah]

Completely agree!

[@tenorman420]

I'm sure someone already wrote this, but this was filmed at the Leavesden Studios where the movies were filmed, yes. But the studios have been turned into a tour for the public! I went there about a year after it opened, and it was INCREDIBLE. I cried twice during the tour. I HIGHLY recommend it, but you MUST get the headphones to enhance the experience. It was SO cool to see the sets and hear all about how the films were made! I think they've even added to it since I've been there. If you can get yourself to England, it's a MUST!

[@rofyle]

Luna is my favorite. I named my cat Luna. Her character is so great in the books. The films only captured a very tiny part of her.

[@holddowna]

loveeeee!

[@bradcarver8127]

Luna is the living embodiment of a Hot Topic store

[@HelloXrancidkitteh]

@@bradcarver8127 okay, I love both Luna and Hot Topic....but I still have no idea what you mean by that lol.

[@lavinder11]

​@@HelloXrancidkitteh That comment made no sense. If there was a Hot Topic character, it would have been Snape.

[@flugsven]

Many of us were positively bawling first time we watched it. It's so sweet, so well done and it's like we know them, even though it's actually their characters we know 🥲🤧😅 edit: I hope your back gets better soon 🤞

[@holddowna]

thanks for watching! and my back is better! thanks!

[@BloodofaFool]

I just love that Daniel recently had his first child. He's now going to experience his child experiencing Hogwarts for the first time. It's great for kids and adults. I'm awaiting the interviews where he talks about how great its been to see his children love the films like everyone else! So glad they had this anniversary special and that everyone was down to show up for it! Love this cast and crew so much!

[@Olivia_Neumann]

I totally bawled from start to finish my first time watching this as well when it came out the 1st of January. Amazing anniversary special.

[@obenohnebohne]

This was a surprise but a welcome one. Seeing the actors makes me appreciate their immense work over such a long time even more. They brought our beloved characters to life.

[@bidishah]

Absolutely love how emotional you are. That's exactly how I was watching this whole thing.

[@sherrysme]

This brougham tears to my eyes all over again Rip all great actors who are no longer with us, they will never be forgotten

[@ladymaguire]

I love that the credits aren't even done and you're already almost hysterical.

[@holddowna]

😬😅

[@patmurray9730]

Third or fourth book of this series, prob same with the movies, really wrapped me up in this series. My boys were JUST a little too young. We started going to the bookstore at midnight for either "Order of the Phoenix" or "Half Blood Prince."

[@kevinmatthew1050]

This was such a good reunion. Emma is still one of my all time crushes. She's amazing!

[@kschneyer]

When my wife & I first saw "Sorcerer's Stone" in 2001, of course we'd already read the first 4 books. When the scene in Olivander's shop began, my wife gasped out loud, because it was *exactly* as she had imagined it.

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Ralph Fiennes on Alan Rickman. Two grand masters, and the sheer respect and admiration Ralph expresses with a mere few lines…❤

[@NatSussNotSeuss]

They really did such a beautiful job with this special, especially the way they did the in memoriam part 😢 it’s been so fun watching you become a Potterhead! Also I’m sorry to hear about your back, I hope you’re feeling better!

[@AUCKata]

I remember visiting America for the first time in 2018 from New Zealand and going to both the Hogwarts at Universal Studios in both LA and Florida. I visited the LA one first and was just absolutely amazed and overwhelmed by everything around me. I walked around Diagon Alley while listening to Harry Potter music, visiting all the shops and drinking the hot, cold and frozen butterbeer. Its def a bucket list place for any Potter fan who's never been and I truly hope someone as passionate about Harry Potter as you gets to go sometime :D

[@shanec3610]

“The tears are coming already” Relatable 😩 Happy Easter 🐣

[@davidanderson1639]

Chris Columbus gained recognition as the writer for Gremlins, The Goonies & The Young Sherlock Holmes. But the directorial role that really propelled him into people’s consciousness was the highly successful Christmas comedy Home Alone (1990) and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). The comedy Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), starring Robin Williams, was another box office success for Columbus. He went on to direct several other films throughout the 1990s, which were mostly met with lukewarm reception. However, he found commercial success again for directing the film adaptations of J. K. Rowling's novels, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) and its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), which are his highest-grossing films to date. In addition to directing, Columbus was a producer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), and the drama The Help (2011). He also directed the fantasy Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) and the 3D action comedy Pixels (2015). I live not far from several filming locations that were used in the series. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is home to Goathland Station, which doubled as Hogsmeade. Also, Malham Cove & Grassington Moor appeared in The Deathly Hallows Pt1; being where Harry & Hermione pitch there tent & the location of the Lovegood house respectively. NYMR will also be seen in the next Mission Impossible film, as well as Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny (I visited on one of the filming days….& from a distance saw Harrison Ford). I also lived in London for 10yrs & went to the premiere of The Order of the Phoenix. But, honestly, the hype when the final film premiered was absolutely insane. Seeing Trafalgar Sq & Leicester Sq packed with fans was something that’s hard to put into words. It’s worth noting that Robbie Coltrane had previously given us a version of Hagrid in the excellent Blackadders Christmas Carol. Coltrane played the Ghost of Christmas & his performance isn’t a million miles away from what we got in Harry Potter.

[@mellchiril]

I started crying the moment the opening scene came on. It doesn't feel like 20 years has passed at all, and yet it does. I remember going to the first movie with my mom and sister, I was a little over Hogwarts year 1 age, and I really didn't want to watch a kids movie about wizardry, it sounded so childish to me... and I tried my very best to dislike it. Then my mom brought my sister and I to the second movie as well... after which I was sold. I saw the third movie three times. Once on my own the day it came out, I went secretly after school... once with my mom and sister, and once with a guy I liked at the time. It all just spiraled from there. I've read all the books, I've seen all the movies, I haven't really played any of the games although I own Hogwarts Legacy... my pc doesn't really want to run it too smoothly, sadly. I'm a proud Ravenclaw and always will be. Even after all this time the fanbase is still going strong. Yeah, a lot of controversy is making it less enjoyable at times, but it doesn't change my feelings about the books or movies, just about the behind the scenes and ehh- I've always been more into the product than the writer anyway so I can just wave her off and still enjoy the universe she created. Hogwarts will always be our home, no matter what.

[@holddowna]

Thanks for your comment!

[@ninounino4552]

Jk rowling ❤❤❤ thank you for this lovely books possibly the best ever with LotR

[@danaclinton7105]

OMG, Ames! I've been waiting for you to do this reaction ever since you finished the series, and you did not disappoint! You had me filling my trash bin with used tissues as well. 😅🤣😂 Can't wait to see more of your short videos as you read through the books. I just love you! ❤️

[@holddowna]

crying from the intro! lol

[@joeyclemenza7339]

17:58 the funniest thing about Micheal Gambon’s performance in that scene, is that in the books… Dumbledore is described as asking Harry CALMLY “did you put your name in the Goblet of Fire?” 😂 calmly!!! Compared to the movie where Gambon (or Mike Newell, director) I guess had Dumbledore get so wound up and shaking Harry violently like “DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME INTO THE GOBLET OF FIRE?!!!” 😂

[@billyp1836]

If you thought the Half-Blood Prince movie was good. The book is a million times better. Probably the best book in the series! They really give so much backstory and history to Voldemort.

[@ThePrimeEdits149]

*Before starting to watch your reaction on **#HARRYPOTTERRETURNTOHOGWARTS** , I got tissues for myself , because i knew this is gonna be a **#tearbath** and it was !!😢😢, 🤧😭😭I just LOVE HARRYPOTTER SO MUCH and YOUR REACTIONS TOO , It was so great to rewatch this marvellous series and Especially with you , 🤧💗💗💗Love from India*

[@christopherhamlet734]

Alan Rickman, another one of my favorite actors💛

[@retromaven2159]

Can you imagine any other trio of actors playing these roles either than Daniel, Emma, and Rupert? It's so touching that they have maintained their childhood bond and all have gone on to successful careers for themselves. The same can't be said for a lot of other child actors. It makes the HP series that much more special to me. Thanks, Ames!

[@holddowna]

No I can’t, I don’t know how I feel about the new series….

[@polina_pr]

yeah, it was a very sweet reunion, loved that it was more than just interviews with actors!

[@peterbulloch4611]

So glad you're reading the books

[@ChipG3000]

This series was an incredible cinematic achievement. Probably most important, they were lucky that the three leads (Grint, Watson and Radcliffe) grew into such attractive and accomplished actors, and saw the project through to the end. And the number of incredible actors that rounded out the cast was amazing! It was just one heavy hitter after another. Great movies. And I loved your reactions, thank you!

[@jkhoover]

Yes. Unfortunately we lost Robbie Coltrane last year. RIP Hagrid.

[@Ryenyethescienceguy]

Christopher Columbus has been praised in Hollywood as one of the greatest directors of child actors because of his immense patience and ability to connect with the actors

[@luisatriersLT]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ awesome reaction as always! that reunion is just too much, i cry like a baby everytime hahahaha oh god thanks for sharing this moment with us (: hope u get better soon, ames!

[@holddowna]

thanks! already feeling better!!!! thanks for watching!

[@obiwankenobi687]

The sets are still up in Watford in the UK. The tour is just sooo magical I’ve been about 5 times. Definitely go in the winter. You’ll have our horrible gloomy weather but the tour is just something really special in the winter

[@holddowna]

Well it gets dreary here as well in the PNW so I don't mind LOL..I think I will go this summer!

[@obiwankenobi687]

@@holddowna Harry Potter tour blog 👏🏻

[@BAW12547]

I was lucky enough to go to Diagon Alley in Florida and it's so lifelike and amazing so I hope you get there one day. I have watched this special so many times but watching it with you and seeing you get emotional made me emotional too because I can see what the movies mean to you . Thank you for your reaction. 😊

[@holddowna]

HP has been so amazing! each movie getting better and better! what a journey i love it all! bring on the HP series! lol

[@bishalkantram]

Always special to get back to HP and you are helping revive all those memories again. Love your transparent emotions towards something I'm so connected, makes me feel you're my special friend. Keep it up ❤

[@holddowna]

Aww thanks for watching with me!

[@hamilton9479]

Alan Rickman was growing uncomfortable with his role that's why JK Rowling took him aside and told him how his role would end but made him promise not to reveal anything. She'd had him in mind from the beginning as Snape.

[@christopherhamlet734]

Gary Oldman is definitely one of my favorite actors of all time🎯

[@Jay-Kaizo]

Awwwwww, it's so cute how you react to this and I just started. This was our childhood for so many of us and I personally watch the movies every Christmas. Such a fantastic story is the best way I could describe it and it feels soooo good every time I rewatch or reread

[@nomis]

That was wonderful Ames. I didn't see that special, so it was great to see it here with you. I'm not sure where to send you reccomendations (I'm sure millions of people are), but if you're thinking of a new show to watch, my 3 favorites are Firefly, IT Crowd, and Dr House MD. The first 2 are fairly short runs, but House is a good 9 seasons. Thank you!

[@davebirch1976]

On the subject of House, here's a clip of Hugh Laurie alongside Robbie Coltrane in an episode of Blackadder kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqanoqilbJtnb5I

[@aegontargaryensixthofhisname]

it still blows me away that sirius black was sorted into gryffindor. he probably had a experience similar to harry and chose his house.

[@OmegaS-117]

Since this aired both Robbie Coltrane who played Hagrid and Leslie Phillips who was the VA for the sorting hat have both passed away

[@tiagobertolo240]

This new series will be awesome, i' ve all the books and that are so many things left out of the movies

[@KimSpringer]

Good reaction. I really enjoyed all of your reactions to the Harry Potter series. Thank you for your time and talent!

[@holddowna]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@C-Russ]

Talent? Lol. It doesn’t take talent to unnecessarily cry like a 10 year old at the most ridiculous moments. Lol…. Talent. 😂

[@SoyRaulEVM]

aww you look super happy in the thumbnail, ty for all your reaction videos, I enjoyed the full series.

[@bidishah]

Awww I hope your back feels better soon!

[@dj...channel2549]

I just love all harry potter part 😊❤❤❤........ My childhood favourite character is dobby in harry potter.. which one is you like ☃️☘️

[@MauriceCalis]

Ames, I'm so sorry! A few weeks back, I had been watching some random HP behind the scene clips, not realizing that they were taken from the reunion, then shared the part about Harris' and Faux with you. When I finally watched the whole thing, I felt bad that I may have spoiled that part for you.

[@holddowna]

No stress!!

[@kayden2119]

I literally just finished watching your potter reactions last night and then you upload this. Awesome

[@ThePrimeEdits149]

*Before starting to watch your reaction on **#HARRYPOTTERRETURNTOHOGWARTS** , I got tissues for myself , because i knew this is gonna be a **#tearbath** and it was !!😢😢, 🤧😭😭I just LOVE HARRYPOTTER SO MUCH and YOUR REACTIONS TOO , It was so great to rewatch this marvellous series and Especially with you , 🤧💗💗💗Love from India*

[@holddowna]

thank you!!!

[@madTitanja]

For me the actor of Sirius Black links now more like prof.Dumbledore^^.

[@jessicajonkman3161]

Hi! Fun for you to visit maybe, but the sets are actually open to public in London! You can do a whole tour of it!

[@holddowna]

I will def go when I go to Europe next! Perhaps a lay over!

[@oliviarose5030]

Moonstruck’ s on your wall!

[@KaiSean1206]

What a great surprise! You're gonna love the third book. Glad you watched this, we've lost quite a few but, "The ones we love never really leave us...." S.B.

[@sulathenewfie4277]

It is interesting how time changes views. In initial interviews right after HP wrapped, none of the 3, especially Harry, we’re interested in revisiting it or being in another HP movie. That is entirely understandable, as they wanted to separate themselves from the characters and try to not be typecast or only be scene as those characters if they were going to continue to do acting. But now that they have all gone on to successful careers they are able to look back at that time a little differently. Daniel especially. He admits to having had a drinking problem in the last movie(s), and can tell when he looks at it when he was drunk or hungover and I think he is disappointed in himself. But it was fear of ‘what’s next’. But who really was the best of all the ‘child’ actors was Rupert Grint. And of the 3, I think he is the only one who got nominated & won acting awards while still filming HP. But it really is a remarkable series of books and films. I know they are talking about a remake but I am not a fan of that personally. Nothing wrong with originals.

[@aTofuJunkie]

The actor who played Dudley Dursley (Harry Melling) was great in Queen's Gambit.

[@Tar-Numendil]

Having read the book I strongly disagree with the director on Voldemort's death scene. The book version would have been so much more epic.

[@logazer]

I remember last year, I was just planning a hiking tour through scotland with a friend, when the news of Robbies passing came in :(

[@holddowna]

😭

[@aguilarjr]

Yay!!! This is a great surprise! Happy Easter!!!!!

[@holddowna]

Thank you! You too!

[@garlicjrmade6409]

so many feels, half blood prince is a great movie but for me its a tie between prisoner and goblet, fav book though, chamber of secrets, has the perfect mix of innocents and exploration with a good amount of spooky and danger. =)

[@NetanelWorthy]

Keep in mind, they filmed with each other for years and years. These were like family.

[@Blixthand]

If you want more behind the scenes Harry Potter stuff I'd defiantly recomend the "Creating the World of Harry Potter" series, an 8 part series of about 1 hour long episodes where they really take you through everything that went into the movies, actors, characters, sets, practical effects, digital effects, music and sound effects and stunts and really everything you could wish for. I'd aslo say that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)'s autobiography that released recently is well worth a read (or listen, he reads the audiobook himself). He talks a lot about his personal experience on Harry Potter, but also about his upbringing and how he got ino acting in the first place and his eventual problems with alcohol and substance abuse.

[@leo.ottesen]

I love the disclaimer that shows when the-author-whom-we-not-name appears, saying "Hey, we shoot this before she went to the dark side"

[@janicecastle3875]

Book 3 is soo good, it was my favorite book until half blood prince. I always get excited when people say they're going to read them. ❤

[@ashleyjones8597]

I would love to see you do a reaction series to MovieFlames series about all the differences between the books and movies. It's a great series, and even if you don't do reaction vids to them you should still watch them on your own time. I'd love to hear your opinions on them.

[@holddowna]

i need to look this up!

[@ashleyjones8597]

@@holddowna If you don't end up posting a reaction to them I'd love to still hear your opinions of them. Hope you enjoy :)

[@the-wordplay-dojo]

Watching each of the movies and having your favourites from what's shown, is also a different experience than with the novels. Each novel / movie is a self contained story within the much larger saga. To tell it in movie form, you have to cut away most of the subplots and strip it right down to the main story. To tell it in novel form, it has LOTS of subplots that add even more charm to the world, or little insights into some new detail. What you experience in watching or reading it is different. Amy I know you're at the start of your novel journey, but you'll start to notice this. I see the first two movies as pretty faithful to the novels, the third onwards is very different, mostly in the addition of the subplots. JK Rowling did an incredible job of making the subplots feel just as fascinating as the main plot, so you don't even notice you're being toyed with. The final novel split over two movies makes it a pretty faithful adaption of the novel. Novels 4 and 5 are excellent. Without spoiling anything, the first huge section of the Goblet Of Fire makes all the difference in the novel. Movie 5 is excellent, but could have been soooo much better. Once you've read them all, it gives you extra awareness of the world, both in terms of what was changed and why. For me there's one single thing that's glaringly wrong. The Wizarding World is very old fashioned. ALL of their ways of measuring things, like recipes for potions, or currency they use, is built on a fictional Imperial system. It's the magic version of pounds, ounces, gallons etc. The one single glaring exception is the scoring in Quidditch. 10 points is DECIMAL. As an audience, we have the same conditioning, as JK Rowling has as a writer. Getting 10 points per goal, then a whopping 150 for catching the Golden Snitch? This is not only modern decimal scoring, but at 150 for any single act in a sporting event, is VIDEO GAME point scoring. It's ridiculous how that affects the flow of a sport. I can see how it happened. It is understandable. She'd only be focussed on how the scenes played out, so she'd have given Quidditch a system that lets her do her part ie create the story scene. I'd imagine it was always intended to be changed at one of the drafts, but somehow never was. By the time the 3rd novel was being written, the 1st movie was released (I think) so the hype for each new novel and movie was double barrelled for most fans. I came to this whole franchise later on, so most of it was released when I started them, I only had to wait near the end.

[@ElectroT0y]

One thing that strikes me that I haven't noticed that anyone else mention is that in Chamber of Secrets, Harry tells Dobby to never try to save his life again after he sets him free from the Malfoys, then Dobby dies saving Harry's life saving him from Malfoy Manor.

[@holddowna]

Yes! Harry does tell him that !

[@ofthenearfuture]

It's kind of a meme, but you mentioned Dumbledore yelling at Harry about the Goblet of Fire, because in the book the line is "Did you put your name into the Goblet of Fire, Harry?" Dumbledore asked calmly. I'm really glad you decided to watch the reunion though! It was so amazing getting to hear about everyones experience making the films, and to see them reunite and get to be lovely with each other. Also, Tom Felton recently released a memoir which also has a lot of his stories from that time, and him and Emma Watson have a really close friendship to this day.

[@worldrummer]

I knew when you teared up at the opening titles this was gonna be fun. You have such a big heart. 🥰

[@holddowna]

😅❤️❤️

[@twinkstar7738]

I wish Alan Rickman could have been a part of this.

[@grahamgresty8383]

Susan Bones in the 1st 2 movies, friend of Hermione's, the ginger girl in Hufflepuff, was played by Eleanor Columbus who had persuaded her dad to direct (she didn't speak because of her American accent). Mafilda Hopkirk in deathly hallows pi1 who Hermione turned into via polyjuice, is the real sister of Emma Thompson (Sophie). In one of the scenes in the great hall in order of the phoenix the hufflepuff student that is eating next to the threesome is Emma Watson's brother, Alex. Emma has also acted with her twin sisters in 'the ballet shoes' (Lucy and Nina)

[@TheMoviePlanet]

And Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) is also in _Ballet Shoes._ Emma Watson also starred in _The Perks of Being a Wallflower_ with Ezra Miller who then played "Credence" in _Fantastic Beasts,_ in _My Week with Marilyn_ with Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Toby Jones (Dobby) and Zoë Wanamaker (Madam Hooch), in _Regression_ with David Thewlis (Remus Lupin) and in _Beauty and the Beast_ with Emma Thompson (Sybill Trelawney). Meanwhile Daniel Radcliffe starred in _The Woman in Black_ with Ciarán Hinds (Aberforth Dumbledore) and _Escape from Pretoria_ with Ian Hart (Quirinus Quirrell) and prior to the first film had been in _The Tailor of Panama_ with Brendan Gleeson (Alastor Moody) and David Copperfield with Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall), Zoë Wanamaker (Madam Hooch), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Dawn French (The Fat Lady) and Paul Whitehouse (Sir Cadogan). Finally Rupert Grint was in _Thunderpants_ with Stephen Fry (who narrated the UK audiobooks), Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle), Leslie Phillips (The Sorting Hat) and Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge), _Driving Lessons_ with Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), _CBGB_ with Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), _Postman Pat: The Movie_ with Jim Broadbent (Horace Slughorn) and David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr), _The ABC Murders_ with Shirley Henderson (Moaning Myrtle) and _Charlie Countryman_ which originally had a narration by John Hurt (Garrick Ollivander). Also, in real life, Emma Thompson and Imelda Staunton are great friends.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

@@TheMoviePlanet The actor who played Bill Weasley is Brendon Gleason's (Madeye Moodie)son.Domnhall and Robert hardy was an acknowledged expert and historian of the English Longbow and horses.

[@grahamgresty8383]

@@TheMoviePlanet wow

[@nicky1985824]

@@TheMoviePlanet Also, Emma Thompson used to be married to Kenneth Branagh and he cheated on her with Helena Bohnam Carter.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Always ❤

[@robertdixon4566]

Have you considered doing short videos about your thoughts on reading the books? One short video per book? Differences with the films, etc.

[@holddowna]

ya! you should check out some of the ones i've done! thanks!

[@acetrainersmugg9827]

Been waiting for this, so excited to watch 🎉

[@melissabrooke1146]

I watched this recently and it’s just so precious ❤️❤️

[@obiwankenobi687]

Side note: if you love a wondrous , sometimes magical journey with characters you’ll grow attached to and who’ll break your heart, i think you’d like doctor who.

[@holddowna]

i must watch this and the boys!

[@obiwankenobi687]

@@holddowna the only thing with doctor who though is you’d need someone to help with the order as there are a bunch of special episodes and if you watched it on KZbin you’d have to be well in front in real life as people just love to spoil in the comments.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Barty Crouch Jnr is Dr Who.

[@Awhmanitsdanttv]

Man why does seeing you cry make me cry 😢😂

[@holddowna]

🤷🏻‍♀️😭🥲

[@hopekleedorfer8625]

Tom Felton has natural brown hair. They had to bleach his hair right from the start. I'm reading his book right now. Beyond the wand is the name of it. It's a really good read. Also after you finish all the HP books, you should read The Cursed Child, a follow up to HP. It picks up where DH2 ends. It's based on Harry and Ginny's son Albus. Really big twist in that book, and I think you'll love it. By the way, I absolutely love your reactions. Your just as emotional as I am, I even cried reading the books.

[@cameron120587]

JK Rowling insisted that the cast be British actors when the American distributers tried to influence casting.

[@joeyclemenza7339]

Yeah… Evanna Lynch became the first like, “legit fan” to be cast in the movies. She basically won a contest, and BAM!!! She’s Luna Lovegood. But yeah, she was a hardcore super Harry nerd. Like with an encyclopedic level of knowledge.

[@erich5819]

So hoping you get to go to Universal Studios in Orlando soon. It is amazing to find yourself in a real, yet imaginary world. In Gringotts Bank, the fantastical place seems so familiar because you have experiencied being there in the movies.

[@christopherhess6835]

Fun fact: when the trio was sitting there,rupert wasnt acctually there and he qas just edited in

[@Luthwen1301]

Than how are him and Emma hugging? Magic?

[@lifelover515]

Personally not a big fan of this franchise (wrong age) but your reaction was impressive and moving. I enjoyed the mature actors more than the kids. RIP Robbie, John, Richard, Alan. You seem to have some firsthand experience around theatre and film sets, as well as obvious acting talent and sensibiliity. Interesting to see where you go from here with your reactions. All the best, Amy.

[@holddowna]

hey! thanks for watching! Im really glad I got into this as an adult. its been really special! I have been obsessed with film since a young age because I never had cable, so I watched a lot of my VHS over and over again. And my dream is to be an actress.. and yes I have theatre and film training, worked on set as Hair and makeup and as an actress! Thanks for your comment!

[@Prodrummer1603]

I have a complicated relationship with the movies. The actors are just world class ❤ Not just in front of the camera but in real life. You can really feel the chemistry between them and the love for what they are doing. Seeing the Reunion made me cry several times, especially the part where they remembered all the actors who sadly passed away. As a huge fan of the book series my biggest problem with the movies is the overall script and the directing choices. Too many important moments were left out, too many unimportant things were added. And the usage of 4 different directors made the whole movie franchise feel rather inconsistent and messy. That's why I have mixed feelings about the upcoming HBO Series. I can see myself having problems accepting the new actors because of the amazing job the old actors did. But I can also see the chance of correcting the many mistakes made by the movies 🙈

[@GodfatherCZ1]

HP music is playing , Hogwarts appears on screen , actors greet each other...Ames : Crying like a little girl 🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh yeah .. everybody cried during this reunion . 21:23 to be fair , i expected that you will edit your nose off :D and become the cutest female Voldemort .

[@holddowna]

OMG i should learn how to do that LOL

[@GodfatherCZ1]

@@holddowna 😅 quite simple if you have Adobe After Effects or something like that , basically you track your nose movement using simple red , green ,or black dots painted on your nose , pair it with blank object and then replace it with picture of Voldy's nose , then little bit of color correction and boom perfect Amesmort . 🤣🤣😊😇 but you can do it maybe easier ...i am not an VFX enthusiast anymore and have no clue how its done nowadays .

[@DanielleMUA]

The place they filmed this was actually the studios in the UK it’s where all the real sets are and still are and you can do it as a tour, Florida is a replica 🤍

[@theloopyquill9562]

Thank you for doing this❣..and get well soon

[@senfonikmetalhead]

In the movies, first and last sentence harry mentioning Severus Snape: "Say Percy, who is that teacher talking to Professor Quirrell?" Harry to Percy "The bravest man I've ever known." Harry to Albus Severus

[@angeljet99]

I have seen this reunion already and I was like : Not gonna cry this time! But then I saw Robbie Coltrane and you started crying 😭

[@holddowna]

Thanks for watching !

[@paulgarcia9682]

This special was amazing and Happy Easter

[@glenmartin7978]

RIP Robbie Coltrane who died shortly after

[@mikehartley634]

Only reason Rickman was the only one to know everything cuz he wanted to leave after the 2nd one. JK told him everything to get him to stay.