Harry Potter fans have recently discovered a hidden detail in the first film, where Aunt Petunia can be seen in the background of a scene stirring clothes on the hob. This detail, which was only mentioned in the book, adds depth to the story and showcases the attention to detail by the filmmakers. Fans were surprised they hadn't noticed it before and expressed nostalgia for the movies being true to the books. The discovery of this Easter egg has delighted fans, who are always on the lookout for hidden secrets in the Harry Potter movies.
In addition to the Aunt Petunia scene, there are many other Easter eggs hidden throughout the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. An article by Wealth Of Geeks highlights 25 Easter eggs that fans might not know about. Some of these include initials carved into the fireplace at Hog's Head Tavern, the Vanishing Cabinet in Knockturn Alley, Alastor Moody's trunk in Borgin and Burkes, shark jaws from the Jaws attraction, the Hand of Glory, the cursed opal necklace, a Parseltongue-speaking snake, eavesdropping on the Daily Prophet, beverages named after The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Hedwig the owl in Kings Cross, Gilderoy Lockhart's robes, Moaning Myrtle's voice in the girls' bathroom, the Monster Book of Monsters, restrained broomsticks, cans of flesh-eating slug repellent, a rabbit trick at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, a phone booth that connects to the Ministry of Magic, singing shrunken heads in Knockturn Alley, an unseen Thestral pulling a carriage, a Quidditch robe in Quality Quidditch Supplies, Hermione's Yule Ball dress, the Marauder's Map in Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods, and a crate labeled 'Baby Norwegian Ridgeback' in front of Hagrid's hut.
These Easter eggs add an extra layer of excitement for fans visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, as they can now keep an eye out for these hidden details and references to the beloved book and film series. It's a testament to the dedication of the creators and the enduring magic of the Harry Potter universe.
Despite the worldwide success of the Harry Potter franchise, there are some remarkable details that might go unnoticed. Professor McGonagall was a great Quidditch player herself, as shown by a sign of celebration next to Harry's father's award. Professor Lockhart, known for his self-flattering books, used wigs to hide his baldness. The famous physicist Stephen Hawking made a cameo appearance in The Prisoner of Azkaban, with a character seen reading his book. Newt Scamander, the main character of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, visited Hogwarts in the timeline of the third Harry Potter movie, as seen on the Marauder's Map. The Deathly Hallows, the three most powerful objects in the Wizarding World, were first shown in the Goblet of Fire on a glass cabinet. The Battle of Hogwarts portrayed all the monsters the trio faced in previous films, including trolls, acromantulas, dementors, and werewolves. [7ed294bd]