Harry Potter Series Is Reportedly Being Planned By Online Creators Which Will Portray LGBTQ Characters

Online creators are embarking on a diverse LGBTQ+ series set in the Harry Potter universe.

Navkiran

• Published in News
• January 29, 2022

The Harry Potter series, produced by Warner Bros. and written by J. K. Rowling, consists of seven fantasy novels. The books follow the adventures of Harry Potter, a young wizard, and his companions Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, who are all students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The primary plot is around Harry's battle with Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard who wants to become immortal, topple the Ministry of Magic, and subjugate all wizards and Muggles who are the non-magical people. The books have gained tremendous popularity, positive reviews, and commercial success since publishing the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

They have a huge adult audience and younger readers and are frequently regarded as foundations of contemporary young adult writing. The books are part of the fantasy literature genre, and they are classified as "urban fantasy," "current fantasy," or "low fantasy."

They are primarily dramas with a sad and dark tone, while some significant instances of tragicomedy and black humor are sprinkled throughout. According to Rowling, death is a crucial topic in the series: "My books are essentially about death." and begin with Harry's parents' deaths.

But the movie is being made by the online creators is probably not going to have a dark theme. In this divergent version, the movie's theme will be queer-oriented, and Harry's parents will get married instead of dying.

Diverse LGBTQ+ Harry Potter series

Online creators are working on a diverse LGBTQ+ series set in the Harry Potter universe. Whether it's the disappointing Fantastic Beasts spin-off franchise or JK Rowling's contentious reportedly transphobic beliefs, which have enraged many of the original films' stars, the realm of witchcraft and wizardry has taken a hit in recent years.

If The Cursed Child's popularity and the 20th-anniversary reunion prove anything, it's that fans aren't quite ready to bid goodbye quite yet. A group of dedicated fans in the United States is collaborating to produce their own magical series, complete with forward-thinking casting, which will include LGBTQ+ characters.

'The Marauders, legendary creators of the Marauders Map, battle alongside the Order of the Phoenix against the Death Eaters during this time. They are fast rising to prominence, and while they may have been huge players at Hogwarts, they are now the most inexperienced members of Albus Dumbledore's secret society, and The Order of the Phoenix is scrambling to stop Voldemort's ascension to power' according to the production's Discord account,'

The creators of the Marauders Map

Harry's parents, James Potter and Lily Evans intend to change the world by marrying. Disowned by his blood supremacist family, Sirius Black flees straight into the arms of his best friend, Remus Lupin, who is dealing with his own issues.

Peter Pettigrew, a shy outcast who adores his buddies, fantasizes about leaving the horrible battle he's been thrust into. 'Alastor Moody, the Order of the Phoenix's head, has more pressing concerns than supervising the newest recruits, and not only is the Ministry of Magic impeding his work, but the Death Eaters also have an ancient artefact which is in the wrong hands, and might be a lethal weapon.'

Mckelli writes on the site that the web series aims to reflect the diversity of the fans in its beloved characters, introducing people of colour, queer themes, and characters of other faiths.'

Concerns of The Order of the Phoenix's head

There are several roles that are open to all types of ethnicity and identities. Some roles have to adhere to a specific look, for example, the role of James Potter which can be played only by black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) with a masculine body whereas, the role of Sirius Black is also played by black, Indigenous and people of colour however it was open to all the identities and genders.

J.K Rowling has not yet confirmed or stated anything regarding the production and it is also not clear if she has been granted permission for this speculated series. There is no confirmation on the release date or any other information regarding the characters and who would be playing them. On the contrary, she can also sue the creators for copyright infringement, but there’s no lawsuit that has been reported so far.

Harry potter though is one of the most loved series of the world it has been criticized a lot for not being supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. The writer JK Rowling and the artist have also been in news for the same talks.

Share this story with all your loved ones especially potter heads and let them know about this new harry potter movie. Be kind and support the LGBTQ+ community.

Navkiran