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: Historical Theme Songs and Main Themes (41–50)
Dobby the House ElfJohn Williams
This is the theme song for Dobby, a popular character who appears in the second installment of the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Dobby has a rather quirky personality, and the music carries a uniquely whimsical mood to match.
If you listen knowing what he’s like, you can easily picture him darting around with those wide, darting eyes.
The Harry Potter series features many mysterious creatures and races, and even just the music alone sparks curiosity—making you wonder what they look like and what they do.
Knockturn AlleyJohn Williams
The protagonist, Harry, tries to go to Diagon Alley using Floo Powder.
Because his pronunciation of the destination is unclear, he ends up in Knockturn Alley, where only items related to the Dark Arts are sold.
Suspicious goods and frightening wizards.
Scary! From the opening, where you can almost hear his inner voice saying, “Where… am I?”, to the sense of relief when he luckily makes it back to his intended destination—this is a piece that feels as if it directly reflects Harry’s shifting emotions.
Fawkes the PhoenixJohn Williams
This is the piece that plays during Fawkes the phoenix’s appearance in the second installment, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
It begins with an intro that evokes the graceful figure that even made Dumbledore declare, “A truly beautiful creature,” then moves into a mystical melody representing the scene where he bursts into flames and is reborn from the ashes.
Finally, it reaches its conclusion as he seems to soar through the sky, spreading his crimson wings and trailing his golden tail.
A New BeginningAlexandre Desplat
As the Japanese title “A New Beginning” suggests, this is a piece whose strings resonate in the heart and make you feel the story will continue from here.
It plays after the final battle in the series’ last film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
The Harry Potter films produced many great themes, and this one’s grand, fitting tone makes it a perfect finale.
Though short, it delivers tremendous catharsis.
Listening to it may make you want to rewatch the series from the very beginning.
Diagon Alley The Gringotts VaultJohn Williams
Here is the theme song of Diagon Alley that appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
It’s the place where the items needed for wizarding school are sold, and where Harry and Hagrid walked.
The piece is crafted with dynamic expression, perfectly suited to a mysterious town.
In conclusion
We introduced the most popular background music from the Harry Potter series throughout the years! Did you find the one you were looking for? I believe they were all wonderful works, just like the films! Through this article, please let your thoughts wander to the world of magic!