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1. The Harry Potter series, consisting of books, theme parks, stage productions, video games, and movies, remains incredibly popular to this day.

2. The Harry Potter films (available for streaming with a Max subscription) are still being re-watched years after the franchise concluded its run.

3. Most recently, Sean Biggerstaff, who played Oliver Wood in the series, delivered a humorous response to a fan who referred to him as an insignificant member of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Let’s examine it further.

Initially, Biggerstaff appeared in the initial Harry Potter film, instructing Harry on how to play Quidditch. His character, Oliver Wood, served as the team’s captain, which is why he desires recognition for his role. Recently, someone on Twitter praised him for advocating for the transgender community, contrasting with J.K. Rowling’s controversial views. Instead of appreciating the praise, however, he expressed irritation at being called “casual Quidditch team members.” Consequently, he playfully retorted with:

“I appreciate the kind words, but I am not just a random member of the Quidditch team. I’m Oliver Wood, the captain!

*Random members* of the Quidditch team? Exfuckingcuse you!

I’d like to clarify that Oliver Wood wasn’t just any ordinary member; in fact, he was the captain, if you don’t mind me mentioning. In the first two Harry Potter movies, Biggerstaff’s character held this significant position. After graduating from Hogwarts, Biggerstaff moved on to become a professional Quidditch player. Therefore, despite having limited screen time compared to the entire eight-film series, his role was anything but insignificant.

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Sean Biggerstaff eventually returned to his character for a significant yet short-lived performance in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2”. During the Battle of Hogwarts, Wood makes a comeback to the castle, joining the fight on brooms alongside other former Gryffindor Quidditch teammates. He was also spotted carrying bodies during a momentary pause in the battle.

The tweet complimenting Biggerstaff, but labeling Oliver Wood as “unexpected,” highlights the ongoing debates related to the world of Harry Potter and especially the opinions of its author J.K. Rowling. For quite some time, Rowling has been criticizing the transgender community online, causing several Harry Potter actors to express their support for trans individuals on social media.

The ongoing discussions about this topic are quite extensive, but they often branch out into lighter matters such as Wood’s involvement in the Quidditch team. Ranging from serious debates to lighthearted banter, the Harry Potter conversation remains vibrant, and in this instance, Biggerstaff participated on both sides.

In no time, a fresh character similar to Oliver Wood is expected in the world as the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series unfolds. This series seems set to deliver a truer-to-the-books adaptation, with each novel receiving its own season. Although the casting for Hogwarts students is gradually falling into place, none of them have been publicly introduced yet. Here’s hoping that the new incarnation of Wood receives proper recognition, or perhaps Sean Biggerstaff might share another popular tweet about this development.

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2025-04-24 21:43