History Memes / HarryPotter

** My father will hear about this!

* EXPELLIARMUS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The Disarming Charm, used to disarm an opponent.[[/labelnote]]
* AVADA KEDAVRA! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The Killing Curse.[[/labelnote]]

** "Dumbledore asked calmly. CALMLY."

* Being a DADA Professor is cursed! [[labelnote:Explanation]]It has become kind of a morbid running gag, but every book from the main franchise just so happens to have a new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor...only for said DADA professor to be immediately replaced in less than a year. Most of the time, ironically enough, is due to the fact that said DADA professor ends up being either a god damn Death Eater, a Werewolf, a Conman, a tyrannical bureaucrat from the Ministry or a serial ''killer''. It has gotten to the point where jokes were generated on how being a DADA professor is the quickest way to end your career or life.[[/labelnote]]

* [[TrollingCreator JK Trolling]]

* "No post on Sundays!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Dursleys hoped that would give them a break from any letters, especially those from Hogwarts. It didn't.[[/labelnote]]
* EXPELLIARMUS![[labelnote:Explanation]]The Disarming Charm, used to disarm an opponent.[[/labelnote]]
* AVADA KEDAVRA![[labelnote:Explanation]]The Killing Curse.[[/labelnote]]

* '''HARRY! DIDJA PUTCHA NAME INDA GOBLET OF FIYAH?!?!''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the ''[[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheGobletOfFire Goblet of Fire]]'' book, Dumbledore calmly asks Harry if he put his name in the Goblet of Fire. In the movie, Michael Gambon is [[{{Understatement}} slightly]] more... ''dramatic'' about it.[[/labelnote]]

* In Italy, Snape singing Renato Zero songs.[[note]]The movie version of Snape happens to look like [[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gVAJ7RHuGgY/UJ_WMI2WKeI/AAAAAAAACCw/hVNEcfAqA7E/s400/renato.jpg Renato Zero]].[[/note]]

* Harry was screamed at by [[VisualPun literal]] Website/{{Facebook}}.[[labelnote:Explanation]]In the first film, the 'screaming book' has a disembodied face that screamed at Harry. After Website/{{Facebook}} was founded in 2004, this became a joke. Also note that the disembodied face only appears in the movie. The novel doesn't specifically describe the 'screaming book' had a face.[[/labelnote]]
* ''The Cursed Child'' is ''FanFic/MyImmortal'' 2.0[[labelnote:Explanation]]The leaked synopsis for ''The Cursed Child'' has fans claiming it to be fanfiction made canon. ''My Immortal'' jokes were soon to follow.[[/labelnote]]
** Voldemort Day[[labelnote:Explanation]]Its mere existence is now a running joke.[[/labelnote]]

* Elphias Doge[[labelnote:Explanation]]Blame the 2013 Doge meme, which made his last name funnier than ever.[[/labelnote]]

* [[UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} PS1]] Hagrid/Haggord/You dun it nao Arry Porrer [[labelnote:Explanation]]"Haggord" is a bastardized nickname for Hagrid's poorly-rendered character model in the [=PS1=] VideoGameAdaptation of ''The Philosopher's Stone''; the phrase is a reference to Hagrid being a quest-giving NPC in the game.[[/labelnote]]
* Flipendo![[labelnote:Explanation]]The Knockback Jinx featured in the VideoGameAdaptation of ''The Philosopher's Stone'' is often envisioned as one of the most powerful spells in the ''Harry Potter'' universe.[[/labelnote]]

* On tumblr, people have begun making jokes about Harry buying all the candy from the trolley in ''The Philosopher's Stone'', either calling him greedy or saying that's why Malfoy wanted to be his friend.

* [[DistinguishingMark Harry's burning scar.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]] Harry's forehead scar, shaped like a lightning bolt. Originally acquired from Voldemort's attempt to kill him backfiring, and forms a telepathic link between the two. [[/labelnote]]

* [[BadassBookworm Hermione]] punched [[TheBully Draco]] in the face. [[labelnote:Explanation]] From the [[Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban POA film]]. In [[Literature/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban the book]], she bitchslapped him, instead.[[/labelnote]]

* [[AccidentalInnuendo Viktor's more of a physical being.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]] Hermione might wish to [[ThatCameOutWrong change her wording.]] [[/labelnote]]

* Snape in granny clothes. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Neville's boggart in ''POA'' is Snape. The ''Riddikulus'' spell forces Boggart!Snape into his grandmother's clothes - including a stuffed vulture hat. Snape is not pleased.[[/labelnote]]

* I must not tell lies. [[labelnote:Explanation]] What Umbridge forces Harry to [[DisproportionateRetribution carve into his hand]] with a blood quill for "telling lies" about Voldemort's return in [[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix Order of The Phoenix]]. [[/labelnote]]

* Hogwarts is a OSHA compliance nightmare/Hogwarts is a Deathtrap [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to the sheer levels of character deaths and disasters throughout the books and the expanded universe, many fans begin to joke that Hogwarts is more dangerous to its students than the Death Eaters. Dangers include:

** Letting students 'pet' ''exteremely dangerous magical animals''.
** Allowing duels in school with potentially dangeorus and harmful spells.
** Being situated right next to a forest containing anything from [[Main/DeathWorld giant spiders, dragons, centaurs, dementors, or an army of giants.]]

** Allowing the presence of cursed items being haphazardly stored in Hogwart's equivalent of the attic such as the Philosopher's Stone, alongside much, ''much'' more.[[/labelnote]]

** Allowing the presence of cursed items being haphazardly stored in Hogwart's equivelent of the attic such as the Philosopher's Stone, alongside much, ''much'' more.[[/labelnote]]

* "I had you looking in the wrong section. How could I be so stupid?"

** Potion making whose side-effects could lead to explosions and acid meltdowns.

* "You dare use my own spells against me, Potter?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Half-Blood Prince'', Harry attempts to use the Half-Blood Prince's spells on Snape, only for Snape to quickly counter with a spell that knocks Harry to the ground, before revealing that he none other than the Half-Blood Prince himself. The line in question is quoted in response to someone being given a taste of their medicine and [[MoralMyopia reacting with utter disbelief]], such as a dad falling victim to his own irritating "[[SoUnfunnyItsFunny dad jokes]]."[[/labelnote]]

* When a Dementor attempted to [[YourSoulIsMine Kiss]] [[HateSink Dolores Umbridge]], the Dementor [[InvertedTrope lost its soul]] and [[CessationOfExistence ceased to exist]].[[note]]A reference about how Umbridge is the most hated character in the franchise so some fans jokingly said [[EvenEvilHasStandards even Dementors wouldn't be able to suck her soul]] even if Dementors are known to be indiscriminate when they attack human victims.[[/note]]

* Music/HatsuneMiku [[DeathOfTheAuthor wrote]] ''Harry Potter''.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A derivative of the "Hatsune Miku Created [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} Minecraft]]" meme, which became popular after many fans [[BrokenPedestal disowned]] J.K. Rowling following a series of tweets from her that many fans considered to be transphobic.[[/labelnote]]

* [[BadassBookworm Hermione]] punched [[TheBully Draco]] in the face. [[labelnote:Explanation]] From the [[Film/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban POA film]]. In [[Literature/HarryPotterAndThePrisonerOfAzkaban the book]], she [[ArmorPiercingSlap bitchslapped]] him, instead.[[/labelnote]]

* [[DistinguishingMark Harry's burning scar.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]] Harry's forehead scar, shaped like a lightning bolt. Originally acquired from Voldemort's attempt to kill him backfiring, and forms a telepathic link between the two. [[/labelnote]].

* Haggord/You dun it nao Arry Porrer [[labelnote:Explanation]]"Haggord" is a bastardized nickname for Hagrid's poorly-rendered character model in the [=PS1=] VideoGameAdaptation of ''The Philosopher's Stone''; the phrase is a reference to Hagrid being a quest-giving NPC in the game.[[/labelnote]]

JK Rowling: [TooMuchInformation about a random side character] [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the rise of Twitter, Rowling's account has been noted for two things, one of which is her tendency to give out WordOfGod (memetically, at complete random; in reality, usually part of conversations with fans) with a tendency to veer into TooMuchInformation. The "Hufflepuff circlejerk" is a hoax, but the "pants-shitting wizards" are real. Parodies of Rowling's tweets gradually escalated, {{Flanderiz|ation}}ing her as a serial {{retcon}}ner who goes about rewriting her characters' race, sexual orientation, and gender identity, with some even joking about Rowling being an outright RealityWarper who can turn anyone gay, black, or into the opposite sex at any moment whenever she sees fit.[[/labelnote]]

* "I found a page called Wiki/TVTropes!" [[HaveAGayOldTime ejaculated]] Harry.

* [[DistinguishingMark Harry's burning scar.]]

* "Always."

* "TROLL! IN THE DUNGEON! TROLL IN THE DUNGEON! ...thought you ought to know."[[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone'', Professor Quirrell secretly unleashes a troll in the Hogwarts dungeons and alerts the staff about it. Known for Ian Hart's [[LargeHam hamtastic]] delivery. Has also been used by fans to describe trolls on the web.[[/labelnote]]

** "Sirius is dead!" "Are you serious?" "No, can't you listen? [[spoiler:Sirius is dead!]]"

* '''HARRY! DIDJA PUTCHA NAME INDA GOBLET OF FIYAH?!?!''' [[note]]In the book, Dumbledore calmly asks Harry if he put his name in the [[Literature/HarryPotterAndTheGobletOfFire Goblet of Fire]]. Michael Gambon is [[{{Understatement}} slightly]] more... ''dramatic'' about it.[[/note]]

* Read a different book! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to overuse by TotallyRadical types, using the series as a metaphor for real-world politics has slowly drifted into DiscreditedMeme territory — while {{Fan Hater}}s will call you out for making any comparison at all, truly absurd analogies will draw just as much ire from dedicated fans. The phrase is still frequently repeated due to just how ''[[FanDumb insane]]'' some of the fanbase is, with their actions including '''[[https://twitter.com/ancientorigins/status/1067104249484640256 vandalizing an ancient tomb with the Deathly Hallows symbol]].'''[[/labelnote]]

* Hedwig is not dead.[[Anime/PaniPoniDash Dot com.]] Can be found [[http://web.archive.org/web/20121220083228/http://hedwigisnotdead.com/ here]] (archived version).

* [[spoiler:[[ItWasHisSled SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE]]!]]

* [[spoiler:Hedwig]] is not dead. [[Anime/PaniPoniDash Dot com.]] Can be found [[http://web.archive.org/web/20121220083228/http://hedwigisnotdead.com/ here]] (archived version).

* Voldemort hugging Draco in [[Film/HarryPotterAndTheDeathlyHallows Deathly Hallows Part 2]].

''Literature/HarryPotter'' has 7 books, 8 films, and a dedicated fanbase. Naturally, memes have arisen.

* [[spoiler:ALBUS SEVERUS]] POTTER?!
** Changing [[spoiler:Albus Severus Potter]]'s name.
--->'''[[spoiler:Harry]]:''' [Alternate First Name] [Alternate Middle Name] [[spoiler:Potter]], you were named after [other people/animals/object/etc. their dad could have named his kid after] because [reasons the alternate name is better than the original].

* CONSTANT VIGILANCE! [[note]]This is Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody's {{Catchphrase}}, and since Moody has a (not entirely undeserved) reputation for [[TheParanoiac excessive paranoia]], it is commonly used to express or lampshade paranoia, [[ProperlyParanoid justified]] or [[ImproperlyParanoid otherwise]].[[/note]]
* Draco Malfoy, the Amazing Bouncing Ferret! [[note]]In a memorable scene in ''Goblet of Fire'', [[spoiler:Barty Crouch Jr. posing as]] Mad-Eye Moody catches Draco Malfoy about to jinx Harry InTheBack and, as punishment, transfigures Draco into a ferret and proceeds to levitate him in the air and repeatedly slam him against the ground.[[/note]]

* "I want a taco. You know who can't have a taco? [[spoiler:Cedric]]. BECAUSE HE'S DEAD. *tear*"

* Harry Potter: [[Website/{{Tumblr}} The Boy Who Cockblocked]]. [[note]]Tumblr jokes about Harry being a MomentKiller / ThirdWheel during Ron/Hermione scenes, to the point that he's physically compelled to cockblock them or other couples.[[/note]]

* "Ten points for/from [insert House here]." [[note]]With [[SadistTeacher Snape]] often being shown doing these, [[BiasSteamroller the awarded House is always Slytherin, and the penalized House always Gryffindor]].[[/note]]
* [[spoiler:FRED'S DEAD!!!]]

** "[[spoiler:Sirius is dead!]]" "Are you serious?" "No, can't you listen? [[spoiler:Sirius is dead!]]"

* Purebloods/Mudbloods [[labelnote:Explanation]]In protest towards the push towards encouraging taking controversial and experimental Covid-19 vaccines, a growing trend among those who have not taken it due to suspected and confirmed health risks associated with them is to refer to themselves as 'Purebloods', similar to how pureblooded wizards refer to their heritage as a source of pride, in the face of criticism. Given the risk of blood clots among other issues associated with the vaccines, as well as their dubious success given highly vaccinated countries like Israel are experiencing higher infection spikes, those who took the vaccine are also being mockingly referred to as 'Mudbloods'[[/labelnote]]