Who doesn’t love love? Even Argus Filch (allegedly) hooked up with Madam Pince in the end. Yes, even the most cynical of cynics can’t help but revel in matters of heart: the thrill of the chase, the ones that got away and, quite simply, the joy of hopelessly stanning.
In the Harry Potter stories, we saw every romantic milestone: first kisses, weddings and will-they-won’t-theys. But what if things had been different? Could those characters have ended up with someone else? And who was the most compatible?
We asked you to tell us your most unpopular opinions when it came to wizarding world couples, and you all had a lot to say. There were many so many fantastic suggestions that we thought they deserved their moment in the spotlight. Here are just a few…
Harry and Cho should have stayed together
You would’ve thought these two sporty types would’ve been a perfect match: but unlike their positions on the Quidditch pitch, they were seeking out the wrong things.
So Harry’s first romance ended up being short-lived, full of miscommunication – with a touch of awkwardness. However, that doesn’t mean that Harry and Cho’s relationship was devoid of any sweet moments. In fact, some fans thought their relationship was so cute they should end game.
One such person was gabbyisactive who stated:
‘Harry should’ve been with Cho Chang, not [Ginny].’
They weren’t alone, Darcelle thought Cho and Harry were a better fit than who he eventually ended up with:
‘I actually shipped Harry and Cho Chang more! Harry and Ginny just came out of nowhere, even in the books. Ginny always had a crush on Harry in the books. But all sudden after Harry and Cho Chang broke up, in the 6th book, he wants to be with Ginny. It just came out of nowhere.’
Hermione and Draco had a spark
If there was one unpopular opinion that seemed... actually pretty popular amongst fans, it was the idea that that a certain Gryffindor and Slytherin belonged together. In fact, this is one pairing people were rather passionate about.
As alievaa.66 clearly demonstrated with their response: 'HERMIONE AND DRACO SHOULD HAVE BEEN A COUPLE👹👹👹'.
This was further back up by Brittany who thought no love story is complete without a bit of angst:
‘Unpopular opinion, Hermione and Draco! Mainly cause the actors had such chemistry. The book didn’t really have that, but it could have made a great love story! Lots of angst, which I love.’
It’s true Emma Watson and Tom Felton are two rather charismatic people and that makes their chemistry rather special. However, we’re not sure that Hermione would ever have wanted to be with someone who saw her as inferior just because she was Muggle-born and insulted her at every opportunity. Sorry to burst that bubble!
Yet some people think he was made for another…
There were some fans who completely disagreed with a Hermione and Draco pairing. Instead, they thought that he would be better off with another member of their year group.
Kami.laa_iu thought these two would make quite the power couple: ‘Malfoy and Pansy would have slayed honestly’.
Honestly, we can understand it. These two were part of the same friendship group, they were both Prefects and seemed to share the same horrible views – two Slytherin-green peas in a pod!
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Hermione and Ron were better off as friends
While the golden trio were always the best of friends, we got to watch two of its members slowly realise that they were more than that. They were meant to be. But apparently, not everybody holds the same opinion.
This is something that Tristan felt very strongly about. He felt they lacked chemistry: ‘The trio should have just stayed friends. Ron and Hermione felt so forced. Also I have read the books and stick with what I said’.
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Though some think Hermione suited another member of the trio better
Although Tristan thought that the whole trio were better off as friends, others went in a different direction, hypothesising that Harry and Hermione should’ve been the resulting couple.
As leti.mgarcia stated quite simply: 'Harry and Hermione belong together 😌❤️'
While we can see how the cleverest witch of her age and the Chosen One would make quite the dynamic duo, we can’t help but enjoy their deep, platonic love for one another – they’re like siblings!
In fact, we got into this topic even more deeply right here.
But there’s an unexpected Hufflepuff in the mix…
It appears the fans have lots of strong opinions about who Hermione should have ended up with. We do admit this is one pairing we didn’t see coming.
As kamrulhassan56 told us: ‘Hermione looks great with Cedric’.
You know what? These two are both clever, talented and interesting people with tall ambitions, both being made Hogwarts Prefects. We can think of a world in which they would make a smart match. Although would they have been too similar?
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Unless that Hufflepuff found love with this character…
You were all unsurprisingly passionate on the topic of Cedric Diggory in general – and suggested another potential suitor for the Hufflepuff hunk.
As cocofluff_247 suggested: ‘Cedric and Fleur 😂 I know it's a weird one!’
An off-piste choice, perhaps, but we get it. They were both known for their popularity, skill and good looks. The pair of them were also Triwizard Champions – so at least they’d have a lot to talk about on a first date! As in transpired, Fleur opted for someone a bit rougher round the edges: our lovely Bill Weasley.
Everybody settles down too young
Hogwarts was meant to be a place of learning. Yet, as a school full of teenagers, it’s inevitable that crushes, romance and first relationships are all going to be part of the experience. However, Hogwarts does turn out rather a lot of couples that end up staying together forever.
Dr.unicorn_sam spotted this: ‘It’s as if no one leaves high school and meets people later in life 🤷🏿♀️ everyone just married who they met in Hogwarts.’
Yet, for every Molly and Arthur who did start their love story within the walls of the castle, there was also a Remus and Tonks, who may have gone to the same school, but didn’t get together until adulthood. But as the majority of the action takes place within a magical boarding school, we can see how this opinion came to be.
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Hagrid deserved a little more love…
One relationship that we loved watching bloom was the connection between Hagrid and his fellow half-giant, Olympe Maxime. Whilst this fleeting romance warmed our cockles, many fans like gyroandzero wanted to see Hagrid settled down properly:
‘Hagrid would have been an amazing family man’
We agree. Hagrid was a brilliant father figure to Harry. He was kind, caring and always there for him. He never missed his birthday, supported his journey into the wizarding world and wasn’t afraid to give him a gentle telling off when needed. Dad goals right there.
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Luna had chemistry with a couple of characters
Did you know that Luna ended up marrying the grandson of Newt Scamander? Her and Rolf were two globetrotting Magizoologists with twin sons. That feels as though it suits Luna rather well. However, some fans did not agree.
Isa_hinojosa suggested: ‘Luna and Neville would have been a great couple...’
They certainly did seem to have a ‘moment’ at the end of the eighth film and we do love the idea of these two oddballs gravitating towards one another. However, kandyymist thought Luna should have been with someone else entirely:
‘Luna and Harry had better chemistry than Ginny and Harry.’
It’s true that these two were rather fond of each other and seemed to have a spiritual understanding – but could that fondness really have developed into something more?
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Now this is a pairing we didn’t see coming…
Out of all the responses that we got, this was one that we never expected to see. Sunnuntaisaksofonisti shared this opinion with us:
‘Gilderoy Lockhart and Rita Skeeter would be perfect for each other.’
Would they? Actually, that suggestion does make sense. We could imagine them as rather a practical couple. He could use her journalistic connections to make himself an even bigger star. She could have endless exclusive interviews with the man with the giant fanbase. It’s win-win. If the pair of them decided to write a book together? Guaranteed bestseller. And probably not one speck of truth throughout the entire thing.
Ron let a good thing go too easily…
Ron eventually ended up with Hermione, but his first girlfriend was the one and only Lavender Brown. Many think that she and him were not the best match and perhaps she was a bit over the top?
India.shh shared another perspective with us: ‘Lavender and Ron. Lavender is unfairly criticised for being a teenager in love.’
They definitely have a point. Who can say that they didn’t get a little... over-enthusiastic as a lovestruck teenager? Not many. If these two had stayed the course, who knows? Maybe as they matured, they would have realised that they were a perfect match after all. Look and Lily and James: Lily thought Harry’s dad was a bit of a berk during their early school days – but that soon changed in later years.
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Bill and Fleur were a perfect match
We might have been flooded with answers of alternate couples and those that should have stayed together. Yet, we also had people who were passionate in their defence of longstanding pairs.
Latifeekaleli got in touch to tell us: ‘I think Bill and Fleur are the most compatible couple in the series. I love them so much 💗’.
Well, you can’t say fairer that that.
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Thank you to everybody for sharing their opinions on wizarding world couples! These were just a handful of brilliant responses. There’s definitely some potential card-carrying Cupids among you.
Look out for more unpopular opinions soon!
Please note: the answers to this article have been edited for spelling/grammar/clarity.
