Summary
Harry Potter, from what started as a revolutionary book series, soon became a box office behemoth throughout its eight-movie run, chronicling the exhilarating fantasy story of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger as they navigate the wizarding world at the prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While the newHBO show covering the entirety ofHarry Potteris set to premiere in 2027, the movies remain a mainstay in pop culture, with Harry’s destiny to face off against Lord Voldemort becoming an epic journey full of highs and lows.
InHarry Potter, numeroustrioshave significantly impacted the narrative, either working in tandem, scheming, or acting as a band of misfits associated with the Wizarding World. Uncoverthe trios that were essential to the success of theHarry Pottermovies, and what made them fascinating and well-developed groups.
7Vernon, Petunia, & Dudley Dursley
Harry’s Last Remaining Family Who Treat Him With Disdain
After the tragic deaths of James and Lily Potter at the hands of Voldemort, Harry is orphaned and sent to his closest relatives,the Dursleys, a Muggle family who despise Harry and his wizarding ways. Petunia, Lily’s sister, Vernon, Petunia’s husband, and their spoiled child, Dudley Dursley, are a middle-class English family that treat Harry with malice and hatred, founded upon their previousinteractions with the wizarding worldand the young child who unexpectedly falls into their lap.
Despite their vile attitudes towards Harry, the trio are a necessary component to the narrative, enhancing Harry’s backstory, with the pompous performances of Petunia, Dudley, and Vernon only making audiences root for Harry more.
6Deathly Hallows Brothers
Three Brothers Who Sought Different Otherworldly Items That Made Their Way Into Harry’s Hands
InHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,the tale of the three brothers acts as a central story beat in the conclusion of the fantasy series. The mythical legend of the three brothers who gained three powerful items from Death ties into the final battle against Voldemort.Believed to be the Peverell family, the brothersCadmus, Antioch, and Ignotuseach received a gift from Death after conjuring a bridge to cheat their demise, with each brother being granted an item of their choosing.
One brother chose the Resurrection Stone, eventually committing suicide after the use of the stone did not prove fruitful. Another chose the Elder Wand, the strongest wand in the world, but was killed in his sleep soon after receiving the gift. However, the final brother’s gift, the Cloak of Invisibility, allowed him to vanish, living out his years away from the clutches of Death until it was time to perish. This fabled story was considered a myth for years. However, Harry managed to collect all three items on his path to defeating the dark lord, with the three brothers' valuable gifts from Death becoming imperative to the proceedings.
5Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, & Ginny Weasley
The Silver Trio Who, Alongside Harry, Fight Against Voldemort And His Minions
While they are not always associated as a trio,Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom, and Luna Lovegoodform a solid trio who aid the famed protagonists when visiting the Ministry of Magic, where they face off against Voldemort’s loyal Death Eaters. The closest students to Harry during his time at Hogwarts, besides Ron and Hermione,were Neville, Luna, and Ginny, all of whom aided and comforted Harry throughout the darkest of times.
Regarded as the silver trio, effectively the B team to the trio of protagonists, while they are more present together in the books, Luna, Ginny, and Neville still contribute as a team within the series. Their moment to shine was during the battle at the Ministry of Magic, giving them time to flourish.
4Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, & Gregory Goyle
Harry’s Hogwarts Rival And His Goons
The troublesome trio ofDraco Malfoy, Gregory Goyle, and Vincent Crabberepresent the worst of House Slytherin, with Draco and his lackies rooting for Harry’s downfall during all their years at Hogwarts. From year one, the trio representing Slytherin are up to no good, intimidatingHarry and his friends from Gryffindor, with Crabbe and Goyle being on hand to back up Draco.
Perhaps one of the funniest moments throughout theHarry Potterfilms takes place inHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, where Harry and Ron drink a Polyjuice Potion to turn into Crabbe and Goyle in an attempt to gain crucial information regarding whether Draco was, in fact, the heir of Slytherin. What transpires is a hilarious scene that only adds to the rivalry between the golden trio and Draco and his friends.
3James Potter, Sirius Black, & Remus Lupin
Marauders That Were Best Friends At Hogwarts And Beyond
Decades before the arrival of Harry and his close friends, the meddling trio ofSirius Black, James Potter, and Remus Lupinwere an infamous bunch at Hogwarts, becoming known as the Marauders. Often accompanied by Peter Pettigrew, this mischievous group got up to no good, and they were keen to bully Severus Snape in their formative years together. Despite their popularity, the crew were notorious for inventing many wizarding tricks that proved essential when Harry made his way to Hogwarts.
The Marauder’s Map, which came to prominence inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, tracks the movements of senior figures at the school, aiding in Harry getting around the magical castle unseen. Besides their adventures at Hogwarts, the trio of James, Sirius, andRemus aid and guide Harryon his treacherous journey, acting as mentor figures, specifically Remus and Sirius, who look after their best friend’s son, even after James' passing.
2Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, & Minerva McGonagall
The Most Senior Teachers At Hogwarts
The prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was often led by the leadership group of itsheadmaster,Albus Dumbledore, veteran teacher, Minerva McGonagall, and Potions Master Snape, all the most senior people on the grounds of the wizarding school.
Throughout Harry’s journey, the trio of Dumbledore, Snape, and McGonagall try to oversee and impart their wisdom to Harry, as fate leads to an eventual battle with his parents' killer, Lord Voldemort. At the heart of every decision regarding Hogwarts is the wise trio, who, while keeping many secrets from each other, each possessed differing traits that make them a formidable team.
1Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, & Ron Weasley
The Golden Trio At The Heart Of The Series
The golden trio of the franchise,Harry, Ron, and Hermione, were much debated about prior to the first movie, but there can be no doubt now that the casting of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint were the perfect actors to portray such youthful exuberance and chemistry on the big screen. With Harry and Ron’s brotherly bond and immature impulses, Hermione acted as the voice of reason through their many trials and tribulationsduring their years at Hogwarts.
Wherever trouble goes, the golden trio always manages to find it, owing to their mischievous ways. Despite some ups and downs in their relationships as they go through puberty, the iconic trio always reunite, leading the charge in defeating Voldemort. They are forever enshrined in cinematic history and the world of magic as a result.
