The character and adventures of Harry Potter (portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe in the films) have been one of the most well-recognized fantasy narratives that have enjoyed success in different media including books and films. The cinematic adaptations of the books featured the overarching rivalry between Harry and Voldemort throughout its many films. The most distinctive identification Potter had was a scar on his forehead, for which he was called The Boy Who Lived. This was in reference to him surviving the obsessive actions carried on by Voldemort to kill Potter, based on a prophecy. Although many fans interpreted the scar to be due to Voldemort’s spell, shaped like a lightning bolt, a new discovery by Redittors may have changed the whole discourse around it.
Fans May Have Misinterpreted the Scar On Harry’s Forehead
As stated by The Digital Fix, the discourse around the source of Harry Potter has been an ongoing thing that has existed for a long time. There was consensus that most fans agreed that the scar might be the after-effects of the spell Voldemort cast on Harry when he came to kill him and his parents. This was due to his fear regarding the prophecy that Harry might be the one that overpowers him and defeats him. This dramatic rivalry between the characters was portrayed beautifully by Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes in the films.
But some Redittors around the internet have pointed out that the story regarding the scar might not be what was long believed to be. According to them, the shape and style of the scar is a visual manifestation of the hand gestures that Voldemort acted out while performing his Avada Kevadra spell on Harry. The portal also emphasized how this was just another fan theory or interpretation and there is no confirmed or factual basis to verify the theory.
Another Credible Theory Around Harry and his Scar?
This revelatory theory or fan interpretation of the scar on Harry Potter’s forehead can be seen as something that fans might be able to relate to or believe in. Similar to the previous theory of the scar being an after-effect of Voldemort’s spell, this new theory is also plausible in the way how it might happen in the kind of world that the lore of Harry Potter is set in.
Being a fantasy narrative filled with elements of magic realism, both theories can exist simultaneously regarding the origin of Harry’s scar. It is up to the fans to decide which of the two they want to believe in. And in doing so, it enriches the narrative and discourse around the lore of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
How Many Harry Potter Books Have Been Adapted Into Films?
There have been eight film adaptations of eight of the Harry Potter Books As of 2023. They were released in the following order: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011).
Three spin-off prequel films from the Harry Potter universe were also released called the Fantastic Beasts Trilogy. It included Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), Fantastic Beats: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
All the aforementioned titles are available to stream on Max.
Source: The Digital Fix
