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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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.
Hogwarts Forever! and The Moving StairsJohn Williams
Hogwarts, the storied school of magic.
This piece pays tribute to its narrative richness and sense of wonder.
The horn section’s expansive tone feels great, doesn’t it? The “The Moving Stairs” in the latter half of the title refers to the moving staircases—stairs that change position on their own so you suddenly can’t reach places you could before, like capricious living creatures.
It’s such a uniquely magical-world concept, isn’t it? Makes you want to set foot in the magic school yourself.
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?
Voldmort’s EndAlexandre Desplat
You can tell exactly what kind of scene it is just from the title.
It plays during the final installment of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, in the scene where Harry battles his arch-enemy Voldemort.
The dynamic, tense orchestral sound keeps you on the edge of your seat, making your palms sweat.
For those who have watched the entire Harry Potter series, it’s the ultimate climax.
So I imagine the piece itself has left a strong impression on many people.
Hogwarts’ MarchPatrick Doyle
In the story of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, there’s an event called the Triwizard Tournament.
Right before Harry and the others take on the final task—reaching the winner’s cup at the center of the maze—the band performs this piece.
As the title suggests, it’s a bright, march-style number, very much like a pep tune.
It really puts you in the mood of “All right, let’s do this!” For those who know what happens afterward in the story… the contrast might really hit you.