Okay, let's be real. You love Harry Potter. I love Harry Potter. We all love Harry Potter.
But did anyone *actually* follow the Hogwarts Tournament of Houses show super closely? I'm talking, like, religiously watching online every week?
The Hogwarts Tournament of Houses: A Confession
Confession time: I tried. I really did. My inner Potterhead demanded it.
But something about watching adults answer trivia about a world I practically lived in as a kid just... didn't quite hit the same.
It's Not You, It's Me (Probably)
Maybe it was the format. Maybe it was the questions. Or maybe, just maybe, I've reached peak Harry Potter saturation. Is that even possible?
Don't get me wrong, I adore Helen Mirren. She’s an icon! But even her amazing presence couldn’t fully keep my attention.
I kept getting distracted by, like, the laundry. Urgent business, you know?
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here's where I might lose some of you. I think... I think the actual books and movies are way more engaging than watching a trivia competition about them.
Shocking, I know! It's like saying water is wet. But still, sometimes the obvious needs stating.
Give me Harry, Ron, and Hermione battling Voldemort any day. Even Snape's snark is more entertaining.
Where to Watch? (If You're Actually Interested)
Alright, alright, I'm being a bit harsh. If you genuinely enjoyed the Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, that's fantastic! No judgement here.
And if you *are* looking to watch it online, you can usually find episodes on platforms like HBO Max (now just Max, confusing, I know!).
Just search for "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses" and get ready for some intense trivia action!
The Real Tournament: Avoiding Spoilers
The real tournament, though, was avoiding spoilers when it first aired. Social media was a minefield!
Every other post was like, "OMG, Ravenclaw just dominated!" or "Slytherin got robbed!" Intense stuff.
I mostly just muted everything and hoped for the best. Ignorance is bliss, after all.
Final Thoughts: More Potter is Good... Right?
Ultimately, any excuse to revisit the Wizarding World is a good one. Even if it's just a trivia show.
But maybe, just maybe, I'll stick to rereading the books for my Harry Potter fix.
And let's be honest, rewatching the movies for the millionth time. Don't judge my coping mechanisms.
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." - Albus Dumbledore. Unless those dreams involve Harry Potter, then dwell away!
So, did you love the Hogwarts Tournament of Houses? Or were you, like me, secretly wishing you were rewatching Prisoner of Azkaban instead?
Let me know in the comments! (But please, no spoilers... for anything!).
.jpg)
