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)
Christmas at HogwartsJohn Williams
Christmas is a major winter event for people all over the world—and it’s the same in the magical world.
This piece, used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, plays during the scenes set at Hogwarts as the Christmas season arrives.
Harry had never experienced a happy Christmas before.
The sound arrangement, which seems to overflow with his joy at “receiving so many presents,” is particularly memorable.
Its atmosphere makes us smile along with him.
Severus and LilyAlexandre Desplat
This piece centers on Severus Snape—who appears from the early installments as an antagonist and is also a teacher at Hogwarts—and Harry’s mother, Lily Potter.
It plays during a pivotal scene in the series’ final chapter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
For those who watched it, the content was probably quite shocking.
It feels as if loneliness and sorrow seep in through your ears and into your mind.
Severus Snape’s way of life is packed into the sound.
The Norwegian Ridgeback and a Change of SeasonJohn Williams
First, about the title: Norbert, the dragon who appeared as Hagrid’s pet.
Norbert’s breed, as a dragon, is the Norwegian Ridgeback.
And the latter half of the title translates straightforwardly to “the changing of the seasons.” It’s background music that conveys the cuteness of a baby dragon and the passage of everyday time.
Listening to this piece might bring to mind what Harry and the others’ ordinary days at the magic school were like.
Wouldn’t you love to visit the wizarding world?
Professor UmbridgeNicholas Hooper
“Professor Umbridge” from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, composed by Nicholas Hooper.
It’s a delightful piece that shifts from an eerie timbre to a light, sprightly rhythm.
The image of a wizard is expressed through a variety of instruments.
It might make many of you want to watch the film again!
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?