11 things the Harry Potter movies actually did right

The Golden Trio

Harry, Ron, and Hermione are the definition of “squad goals,” and the films did a great job of replicating the friendships formed between the golden trio. From sharing Chocolate Frog cards and defeating mountain trolls in the very first movie, it was clear that the film makers intended to forge their relationships properly in Sorcerer’s Stone.

As they continued to make the sequels, the trio’s bonds stayed relatively the same as in the books. Hermione helps the boys with their homework and practices spells with them. Ron and Hermione support Harry through more serious difficulties, ranging from the tasks in the Triwizard Tournament to the search for Voldemort’s Horcruxes.

The films don’t shy away from the rough patches between the three friends either. Prisoner of Azkaban includes the argument between Ron and Hermione following Scabbers’ disappearance, one Ron blames on Hermione’s cat. And Goblet of Fire contains Harry’s first squabble with Ron, an argument stemming mostly from Ron’s jealousy.

It helps that the actors (and actress) fit the roles as well as they did. The three of them became good friends over time, making it even easier to convey friendship on the screen. And as the films continued to grow, the chemistry between Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson never faltered.