Main Themes and Theme Songs Throughout the Harry Potter Series
Riding on a broom and flying, controlling flames, opening any door with a key—magic really makes you dream, doesn’t it?
In this article, I’d like to introduce the main theme and insert songs from the globally popular film series Harry Potter.
Many of you probably remember the boom when Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released.
A magical world right next to where we live… it’s so romantic, isn’t it?
Listen to the songs featured here, and you’ll surely feel like watching the movies again!
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[Harry Potter] Series Main Theme Songs (21–30)
Introducing ColinJohn Williams
Colin Creevey, a new student who was sorted into the same Gryffindor house as Harry Potter.
Colin, who is Muggle-born, had been a huge fan of Harry even before coming to Hogwarts.
He must have liked Harry so much that, upon their very first meeting, he went straight to calling the upperclassman by his first name.
Colin’s theme song is “Introducing Colin.” It gives off a friendly, endearing vibe, doesn’t it?
Gilderoy LockhartJohn Williams
This is the theme song of Gilderoy Lockhart, a character from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Lockhart served as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
He’s a confident man who has published numerous books recounting his own exploits.
As for what he’s really like… I’d be grateful if you could watch the film to see for yourself, but this piece perfectly captures his character.
Doesn’t it give off a vibe that there’s something a bit shady going on beneath the surface?
[Harry Potter] Series All-Time Theme Songs (31–40)
The Arrival Of Baby HarryJohn Williams
John Williams’s “The Arrival of Baby Harry.” It’s the piece that plays in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
It’s striking how it begins with an eerie, lonely glockenspiel tone.
The choral voices also evoke a sense of unease, as if you’ve wandered into a deep forest—but in the latter half, the piece lets a little light shine through.
Dumbledore’s FarewellNicholas Hooper
“Dumbledore’s Farewell” from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
A piece by Nicholas Hooper.
The strings begin slowly and gravely, then unfold into a cello solo.
It’s an emotive composition whose beautiful melody can bring you to the verge of tears.
Though short, it leaves a powerful impression.
PrologueJohn Williams
An intro that even sounds like a music box… this is quintessential Harry Potter.
This piece plays in the prologue of the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
The progression from a slightly eerie beginning to a majestic tone really sticks in your ears.
It makes you feel as if you’ve stepped right into the film’s magical world.
It’s a track that symbolizes the work and is indispensable when talking about it.
By the way, it’s also the first track on the soundtrack.
The Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams
A very dynamic piece named after the second installment in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Its development builds impressively, as if gradually closing in on the mystery of what the “Chamber of Secrets” really is.
The interplay between the strings and the brass heightens anticipation for the story.
For some listeners, this single track alone may deliver the satisfaction of having watched an entire film.
It’s a hugely popular work, passionately supported by fans of the Harry Potter series.
The Dueling ClubJohn Williams
At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Lockhart announces he’s starting a dueling club.
He picks Snape as his assistant and opponent, but is promptly defeated.
The scene where he gets up while making excuses always makes me chuckle.
Then comes the serious bout between Potter and Malfoy, which somehow still feels kind of adorable.
Tension and comedy—this is a track that carries those contrasting vibes.