01. Padfoot, Sirius Black's canine form, animagus, was played by a Scottish Deerhound named Cleod. #movies #films #hollywood #harrypotter #didyouknow #interesting #fascinating #orderofthephoenix #food #health #animal #fiction #fantasy

1. According to J.K. Rowling, brooms are not actually magical items that allow wizards to fly. Like wands, they are simply tools for wizards to channel their own magic through and talented wizards can fly without them.

If you've ever read the "Harry Potter" books, you may have been confused by the fact that some characters look completely different in the movies. You probably imagined them to look quite differently. Or you grew up just watching the films - then some of the description of characters must have confused you. Either way, there are some major differences between books and movies. So here are some of the most striking opposites - some of them are truly astonishing!

1. Despite many instances of Harry being noted as a “great wizard”, Harry does not, in fact, cast a single spell during the entire first movie.

1. J.K. Rowling revealed that after the Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione tracked down her parents and restored their unaltered memories.