10 Harry Potter Characters Reimagined In Disney’s Style

Apr 11, 2020

Disney has given audiences their style of creativity for decades. But what exactly makes Disney style so whimsical? From Big Hero 6 (2014), Tarzan (1999) Lilo and Stitch (2002), Aristocats (1970) and Frozen (2013). The types of animation and concept drawings are similar enough that Disney is the obvious creator, yet each animated adventure has its own signature touch of originality that is just as unique as their stories.

So what if the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter was given that same magical touch? This list comprises of just some of the fan art that has been created by taking Harry Potter characters and giving them a little Disney tinge without even meaning to.

10 Hagrid

Via: Johanna The Mad

Mexican Digital Artist Johanna The Mad has created this beautiful piece of artwork that shows Hagrid, Harry, and their ginormous height difference. The textural component and color mediums used have created the warmth that emanates from Hagrid's character, his loving nature. His glorious hair has taken on a Mufasa mane and the style is similar to that of old animation sketch frames. Hagrid's depiction here could certainly be compared to the Beast in Beauty And The Beast (1991) before his transformation as well as his build afterward.

9 Harry And Ron

Via: Tara Lei Norton

This piece of artwork is a testament to Harry and Ron's friendship and one of the earliest moments experienced by the audience of them spending time together. Ron and Harry have a Michael Darling aspect to them from Disney's Peter Pan (1953).

The artwork shows Ron and Harry by the fire with Harry holding his Weasley jumper, knitted by Mrs. Weasley as a Christmas present. This moment is a big deal in the books as Harry would always receive the worst gifts from the Dursley's including a single tissue and a toothpick.

8 Minerva McGonagall

Via: Afo2006

This fan art pays homage to the older Disney classics and their style, similar to those of Cinderella (1950) and Sleeping Beauty (1959) from the 1950s. It is no doubt that in cartoon form, McGonagall would still manage to turn herself into a brilliant cat with spectacle markings that has a stern gaze, and the ability to make any student run to their dormitory when they're not supposed to be out. This Deviant Artist has taken particular inspiration from Cinderella character Lady Tremaine.

7 Mad-Eye Moody

Via: Makani

This Deviant Artist has transformed Harry Potter's Alastor Moody into a Disney style drawing that is an unmistakable likeliness to the Auror. Any number of interpretations could be applied to the artwork, such as the similarities between this version of Moody and Quasimodo from The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (1996). Moody is given a big eye instead of his eye attachment and the drawing medium almost gives an Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) feel that is so prominent in the movie's characters, particularly Preston Whitmore, to this rough and scarred Harry Potter character.

6 Dolores Umbridge

Via: Mario Oscar Gabriele

There are many different opinions when it comes to the Harry Potter universe, but one of the most shared among fans is that Umbridge is worse than Voldemort. While many people grew darker and more violent in the presence of Horcruxes, the Locket hardly fazed Umbridge.

She was still able to cast a Patronus and behave as she normally did. Umbridge took pleasure in causing pain in others so it is reasonable that it had no effect on her. Voldemort was the big bad of the series, but at least he had a motive for his actions.

5 Luna Lovegood

Via: Mad Boogie Creations

This Luna Lovegood artwork by Mad Boogie Creations was mentioned in a post on Instagram by the actress of Luna herself, Evanna Lynch. Lynch commented on the artwork saying that it captured Luna's soul, her "dreaminess, whimsy, curiosity, serenity and depth."

This artwork of Luna has the big open eyes and a similar nose of the Frozen (2013) characters Anna and Elsa, which could be a reason why this interpretation has Disney style. The character of Luna in the Harry Potter series is an independent and spirited individual, something that is easily noticeable here.

4 Lily And Snape

Via: Margaux Kindhauser

This brilliant comic by Margaux Kindkauser shows the beauty that can be found in Snape and Lily's friendship. The Disney aspects that can be found in this fanart are similar to those of Tarzan (1999) and Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001). Unfortunately for fans of this ship, Snape was doomed to be a temporary part of Lily's life while she would always be a constant in his. A phrase found throughout the Harry Potter novels that came to haunt the Potions Master was "you have your mother's eyes." And no doubt, having to look at them every day had a tortuous impact on Snape who dearly loved Harry's mother.

3 Draco And Lucius

Via: Makani

The Malfoy family has a complex relationship to say the least, with Draco being put under ultimately too much strain from his father's hand in things. Many fans were upset that their dark, brooding and extremely dramatic favorite wasn't shown more love during the Harry Potter series, believing his misunderstood nature was downplayed until Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (2009). It can't be denied that Mr. Malfoy is a strained individual and that it isn't beyond him to raise his wand at a young wizard, as shown when Harry gave Dobby his freedom.

2 Sirius Black

Via: Flare And Icicle

This Sirius Black pup isn't all that serious in this fan art. In fact, Harry's Godfather seems to be having a swell old time. And he's earned it after having to endure 12 Years in Azkaban for a crime he didn't commit, being seen in the eyes of his friend as a traitor, having his future with Harry stolen, forced to hide as a fugitive and being murdered at the hands of Bellatrix Lestrange. That's a whole lot of pain. The suave Marauder will always be remembered as a sassy and mischievous student of Hogwarts.

1 Albus Dumbledore