*Loud hyperventilating.* *Frantic screeching.* IT'S HAPPENING! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Basically the entire cast of Harry Potter (read: Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Matt Lewis, etc.) have just confirmed that the rumored reunion is officially happening. *More screeching.*
For the first time since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 dropped in 2011, the whole cast will be back together, in one place for a special celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first film's release. And when I say "the whole cast," I mean the whole cast.
According to the teaser (which has now been posted by, like, every former HP star with an Instagram) the lineup includes: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Imelda Staunton,—*takes a deep breath*—Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Wark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Chris Columbus, and more.
Cancel any and all New Year's plans in advance, because the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will begin streaming on January 1, 2022 (one day after Voldemort's birthday, ICYMI 👀) exclusively on HBO Max.
Though the teaser is currently taking over my entire feed, Emma chose to share an adorable throwback photo with a heartfelt note to her fans.
"Harry Potter was my home, my family, my world and Hermione (still is) my favorite fictional character of all time. I think a journalist once said it was irritating how many times during an interview I mentioned how lucky I was and started counting… BUT I DAMN WELL KNEW!!! And still know," Emma wrote.
"I am proud not just of what we as group contributed as actors to the franchise but also as the children that became young adults that walked that path. I look at my fellow cast members now and I am just so proud of who everyone has become as people. I am proud we were kind to each other that we supported one another and that we held up something meaningful."
I'm literally going to cry, you guys. 🥺
Kelsey is Seventeen.com's fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd. At the office, she spends her day writing about style, beauty, and literally every move Kylie Jenner makes. On the weekends, you can find her sifting through vintage shops and hunting for the perfect burger. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.
