Now, sure, some naysayers might tell you that the Harry Potter franchise is over now. The last installment of the novels was released way back in 2007, after all, while the Deathly Hallows movies hit in November 2010 and July 2011 (for Part 1 and Part 2 respectively).

If we look back at where we all were in 2011 (I was experimenting with a fringe back then, for crying out loud), we can probably all agree that it was a long darn time ago. The fact is, though, a decade in a fandom can be no time at all.

Try telling some of the Firefly faithful that the show was canceled way back in 2002, and they should probably be over that by now. What would happen to you? That’s right, you’d be zonked by tear-soaked DVD boxsets containing those fourteen glorious episodes, that’s what. Don’t mess with fans, that’s the moral here. There’s no time limit on dedication, friends.

The Harry Potter franchise is lucky that it’s received so much support since it technically ‘finished.’ Pottermore continues to provide new content, official writing from JK Rowling herself. The broader wizarding world lives on, in the form of the Fantastic Beasts movies. Potterheads can rest assured that the world they love is going nowhere.

Which is brilliantly fitting. There’s a timeless quality to this world, which is helped along by the lack of any real technology that ages (look at the TVs and PCs in shows from the 90s these days, it’s enough to make you want to punch your own eyeballs in the face). Let’s celebrate this with another gaggle of Potter-flavoured memes.

25 He Wasn't The Chosen One For That Hug

4- He Wasn't The Chosen One For That Hug
Via: me.me

Ah, yes. This is a controversial topic, right here. As anyone in a fandom knows, shipping is always a super important discussion. You can embark on a harmless fantasy, you can try and right the original horrible wrongs, or you can actually come up with some legitimate and interesting alternate theories.

Where do you stand on the Hermione and Harry or Hermione and Ron debate? JK Rowling herself has stated that, in hindsight, the latter might need marriage counseling to deal with their inevitable problems.

You’ll get your turn for some Weasley loving, Harry, don’t panic.

24 That Irresistible (And Brilliant) Twilight Burn

14- That Irresistible (And Brilliant) Twilight Burn
Via: Funsubstance

Here’s another sad fact about fandoms. You’re just not fanatical enough about your own if you’re not constantly talking smack about somebody else’s. In the magical fantasy world, Twilight likes to rear its head on occasion, having a little spat with Harry Potter.

This doesn’t tend to go too well for Bella and co, with the Potter franchise being the heavyweight it is. Why should this matter to those who do enjoy Twilight, though? It shouldn’t, that’s why, but sometimes we just can’t resist taking potshots at each other.

23 Do NOT Talk During The Movie

15- Do NOT Talk During The Movie
Via: Tumblr (omgtooreal)

Speaking of our beloved Snarky Harry, this is one of my favorite lines from the infamous Goblet of Fire. It’s a brilliant, versatile catch-all sort of line, a meme-maker’s dream. Sure enough, it’s appeared in all kinds of memes, but this would have to be my favorite.

You know that feeling, when you’re trying to show somebody something and they just keep on talking right through it? Yep. This is that feeling. Take your gravity-resistant trees and poke them where the sun doesn’t shine, Neville.

22 When There's No Latin Translation For "Eat Slugs!"

16- When There's No Latin Translation For Eat Slugs
Via: Imgflip

So, yes. As we know, magic is quite a complex issue throughout the books and movies. Sometimes you’re precisely incanting, swishing and flicking, other times you’re just flailing around and unleashing a dramatic light show. The battle down in the Department of Mysteries was like the freaking fourth of July.

There’s no consistency here, that’s what I’m getting at. Just so everything looks as dramatic as possible on screen. Now, sure, nobody’s actually saying that ‘eat slugs’ is the incantation for this spell, but wouldn’t it have been great if it was?

21 John Lennon, The Greatest Harry Potter Ever

2- John Lennon, The Greatest Harry Potter Ever
Via: Meme.xyz

Now, see, there are some committed fans who will never be happy. With anything. Ever. When it comes to movie adaptions, they’ll make up their minds before even walking into the theater that this is going to make them good and mad.

Daniel Radcliffe, to my mind, was Harry Potter. He did an excellent job. Pernickety people will disagree, citing his ‘wrong’ eyes, his neat hair and such, but there it is. I think we can all agree that John Lennon would have been excellent in the role too. He was Harry Potter before Harry Potter was Harry Potter.

20 Just How The Heck Does Magic Work Again?

10- Just How The Heck Does Magic Work Again
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I’ll admit, as a huge franchise fan, this is something even I could never quite understand. Just what’s going on with magic? This is mostly an issue with the movies (where, sure, things need to be a little more theatrical and flashy), where duels resemble The Matrix-style choreographed fight scenes with slow-mo and explosions (the battle at the close of Order of the Phoenix, for example).

Snape magi-teleporting all over the place like freaking Albert Wesker was a personal highlight of the last movie, for me.

19 I Hear The Planet Of The Snapes Is Lovely This Time Of Year

11- I Hear The Planet Of The Snapes Is Lovely This Time Of Year
Via: Memebase

So, as I say, there’s something deeply contradictory about Snape’s character. When the truth of his actions and motivations finally comes out, all is seemingly forgiven. To the extent that Harry names one of his children after Snape. A lot of fans, too, seem to revere him.

For me, this more due to Alan Rickman’s portrayal of the character than the character himself. Still, Snape does have his legions, and that’s more than enough. Planet of the Snapes? Who could resist?

18 When You See How Uncool You Were Back In The Day

21- When You See How Uncool You Were Back In The Day
Via: ThoughtCo

Oh. Oh dear.

As Friends fans will remember, the show would often hit us with flashbacks. Whether to establish some kind of context for what’s happening, to bring the viewers up to speed on what the gang are discussing, whatever. All that matters is that Ross and Chandler would be sporting some hilarious new college hairstyle every time. It became a running joke in the show.

The fact is, though, it’s funny because it’s true. We all have pictures that we look back and cringe in shame at. A glorious Ross afro and mustache, anyone?

17 It's Definitely Not LevioSA

22- It's Definitely Not LevioSA
Via: Wattpad

This is one of those things about the inconsistency of magic. Sometimes, the wand movements and incantations are strictly defined, other times they’re just improvised or don’t warrant a mention.

Of all spells, I think the entire world has the correct way to cast Wingardium Leviosa memorized. It’s indelibly burned onto our minds, that classic swish and flick. It’s about more than just that, of course. It’s about the pronunciation of the words. LeviOHsah is the way forward. Stop with this LevioSAH, that’s crazy talk.

16 A Talking Envelope? Seems Legit

23- A Talking Envelope
Via: Pinterest (Tickld)

Here’s another thing about the magical world that I’ve never quite been on board with. For the sake of plotting and such, the rules around the Trace (which detects underage magic) seem to flip-flop around whenever necessary. Hermione’s spell to repair Harry’s glasses on their first journey to Hogwarts? Perfectly fine. That levitating cake? Heck no.

When the ‘punishment howler’ did arrive, it brought up a whole new question. Magic in front of Muggles? Muggle who already know all about their magical nephew? Isn’t that exactly what happened with the dementors?

15 When Rupert Grint Becomes Ed Sheeran (No Polyjuice Potion Needed)

3- When Rupert Grint Becomes Ed Sheeran (No Polyjuice Potion Needed)
Via: Musicnotes

Oh. Oh wow-aroonie (that’s the first time I’ve used that word in my life, and I’ve already made an executive decision to retire it forever). Celebrity lookalikes is a very popular game, and this is a great example.

As if the Weasleys haven’t already done enough for redheads everywhere, meet the long-lost seventh Weasley brother.

It’s a sad fact that noble, glorious ginger people just don’t get as much appreciation as they deserve. I have no idea how this injustice came about, but it did. Times are changing, though.

14 When Harry Potter And Star Wars Collide

5- When Harry Potter And Star Wars Collide
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Hey, now. Whoa whoa whoa there. Obviously, I’m not going to question the all-knowing Super Wise Morpheus Meme, but still. You’re going a little too far there. You’ve got to stay in your lane, guy.

Now, sure, this is a collaboration I can get behind.

An intergalactic take on Harry Potter, with Harry as Luke Skywalker, Ron as Han, Hermione as Leia and Voldemort as Darth Vader?

That might bring up some unfortunate revelations about Harry’s parentage, but otherwise, I am so down.

13 When Mom Stages An Intervention For Your Potter Obsession

6- When Mom Stages An Intervention For Your Potterholism
Via: Smosh

Come on now, people. It’s 2018 already. We’re forging forward into a brave new world here. McDonald’s are starting to roll out a delivery service in some select areas. It’s an amazing time to be alive. We’ve got to put all these cheap clichés behind us.

Oldies and technology? Stop that, some of them are totally down with the smartphone age. On the other hand, they really can’t understand fandoms. Just how committed and connected we are to the Potterverse. How much we need to hear Draco Malfoy scathingly saying Potter on a loop.

12 When There's No Dang Post On Sundays

7- When There's No Dang Post On Sundays
Via: We Know Memes

Ah, yes. Now this is just meme perfection in action. It’s just so Vernon Dursley. The guy hardly exudes romance and lovey-doveyness. Can you imagine him taking Petunia for a fancy candlelit dinner, reciting poetry for her, all of those things? Nope, no you can’t.

If he sat there watching The Notebook with her, I can imagine this being precisely his snarky response. In fact, I’d love that to be a deleted scene, buried somewhere on one of the many, many special editions of the DVDs.

11 No, THERE'S NO DANG POST ON SUNDAYS

8- No, THERE'S NO DANG POST ON SUNDAYS
Via: Mugglenet Memes

Now, I don’t know if we can class Uncle Vernon as a villain. Not in the traditional sense of the world. A term like ‘just plain old walrus-looking bozo’ would probably be more apt here. We won’t get picky about that, though, because he’s a similar kind of ‘villain’ to Voldemort himself. Cranky, yet oddly charismatic.

Not many people could make simply taking a cookie from a plate and telling you that there’s no post on Sundays a meme, but Vernon managed it. Not just one, either, but several.

10 Snape: Never Allowed To Play With The Cool Kids

Via: Twitter (@typicalmuggle)

Speaking of meanies who still have quite a fan following, here comes our old buddy Severus Snape. As you probably noticed, as The Deathly Hallows was winding up, we took a quick jaunt through Snape’s memories. That was one heckola of a revelation, and suddenly he’s a hero.

Bravery and selflessness or not, though, he was still totally cruel. Nevertheless, he did play his part well, hopping between both sides as it suited him. He wasn’t in the burn book, though.

9 When You've Been Out Of The Poké-Loop For A While

12- When You've Been Out Of The Poké-Loop For A While
Via: Smosh

Now, see, this is the problem. Granted, you survived by being all wily and hiding away, but at what cost? You fell out of touch with all of your favorite gaming franchises, Voldemort! I mean, seriously… no eternal life pact is worth that.

You know what they say: time moves far too dang fast. So does technology. The Pokémon series? That’s expanding fastest of all. Turn your head for a second and a couple hundred new ones are released. Mega evolutions, Alola forms, whatever. How will the Dark Lord react when he learns there are now 1000 or so Pokémon?

8 Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Sass

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We’ve already touched on the idea of different takes on a character, in the transition from book to movie. It’s another one of those things that’s so tricky to get right. Sometimes, it’s something physical (umm… Slughorn was originally a huge, bald guy with a luxurious walrus mustache?), and other times it’s a matter of personality.

Is the Harry we see in the movies as snarky as the one in the books? Not really. He certainly has his moments, though.

The fourth installment, Goblet of Fire, is laden with them.

7 Time For A Cheeky Nando's

17- Time For A Cheeky Nando's
Via: Cosmopolitan

Now, don’t run away thinking I’m badmouthing Nando’s here. My first visit to the restaurant was a dang revelation, let me tell you, opening my eyes to a whole new world of fruit-based chicken cuisine I never knew existed. I’m a fan, it’s safe to say.

Having said that, I’m not a fan of the whole Cheeky Nando’s phenomenon, because I still have zero clue what that could possibly mean.

What makes a Nando’s cheeky? How do you know? Is It just a magical feeling you get? I need answers.

6 Dumbledore, The Rebel Who Will Not And Cannot Be Tamed

18- Dumbledore, The Rebel Who Will Not And Cannot Be Tamed
Via: Smosh

You know, I’ve never quite been able to unravel Dumbledore’s character. He’s just such an enigma. A walking, elderly contradiction with an amazing beard. On the one hand, he’s so wise, so intelligent, so responsible. On the other, he’s wildly eccentric, spouts nonsense words (Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!) and sends children into a werewolf-infested forest to serve detention.

Headmaster of a school? I’m sometimes surprised that they’d put him in charge of anything more than a toilet brush or a house brick. Rules? Nuts to that, I’m Dumbledore.