Conrad Pope, Clifford Tasner, Jean-Pascal Beintus, and Bill Newlin
London Symphony Orchestra
Principal leitmotivs
Throughout the series, each composer created themes for particular characters, items, locations, and ideas.
First appearance in The Philosopher's Stone
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
Hedwig's Theme
The dominant theme closely identified with and used in all of the Harry Potter films. Though titled "Hedwig's Theme", it doesn't always specifically represent Hedwig, but rather the wider idea of magic and the Wizarding World. Its concert suite is frequently performed by musicians and ensembles.
The Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, The Deathly Hallows - Part 1, and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Family Portrait
Represents when Harry is thinking of his parents.
The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets
Harry's Wondrous World
Associated with Harry's friendships with Ron and Hermione.
The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets
Nimbus 2000
Associated with the Nimbus 2000, flying, and mischief.
The Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, and The Prisoner of Azkaban
Voldemort's Theme
Associated with the main antagonist, Lord Voldemort.
The Philosopher's Stone
Philosopher's Stone
Associated with the Philosopher's Stone and used to represent Voldemort in The Chamber of Secrets.
The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets
Diagon Alley
Represents Diagon Alley as a setting.
The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets
Hogwarts Forever
A secondary thematic representation of Hogwarts.
The Philosopher's Stone
Quidditch Fanfare
Represents the commencement of the quidditch matches.
The Philosopher's Stone
Winter Fanfare
Associated with the arrival of winter.
The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets
The Dark Forest
Represents the Dark Forest as a setting.
The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets
First appearance in The Chamber of Secrets
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
Fawkes the Phoenix
Associated with Dumbledore's pet Phoenix.
The Chamber of Secrets
Gilderoy Lockhart
Represents the aforementioned professor.
The Chamber of Secrets
Dobby's Theme
Represents Dobby the House Elf.
The Chamber of Secrets
The Chamber of Secrets
Associated with the Chamber of Secrets as a setting.
The Chamber of Secrets
Moaning Myrtle
Associated with Moaning Myrtle.
The Chamber of Secrets
The Flying Car
Represents the enchanted car used by the protagonists.
The Chamber of Secrets
Spider's Theme
Associated with Aragog's spiders.
The Chamber of Secrets
First appearance in The Prisoner of Azkaban
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
Double Trouble
Works as the main thematic identity for the third score, also used in a source cue.
The Prisoner of Azkaban
A Window to the Past
Associated with characters that have connections to Harry's parents.
The Prisoner of Azkaban
Buckbeak's Flight
Represents Buckbeak while flying.
The Prisoner of Azkaban
Quidditch Motif
Secondary theme used to represent Quidditch.
The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Half-Blood Prince
Patronus Theme
Associated with the Patronus Charm.
The Prisoner of Azkaban
Dark Omen Motif
Associated with Sirius Black in animal form.
The Prisoner of Azkaban
Peter Pettigrew's Theme
Represents Peter Pettigrew.
The Prisoner of Azkaban
First appearance in The Goblet of Fire
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
Voldemort's Theme
New thematic identity for Lord Voldemort.
The Goblet of Fire
Harry's Theme
New thematic identity for Harry. Its concert suite is entitled "Harry in Winter".
The Goblet of Fire
Hogwarts' Hymn
New thematic identity for Hogwarts.
The Goblet of Fire
First appearance in The Order of the Phoenix
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
Professor Umbridge
Represents Hogwarts Professor Dolores Umbridge.
The Order of the Phoenix
Possession
Associated with Voldemort and his attempt to possess Harry.
The Order of the Phoenix and The Half-Blood Prince
Fireworks
Associated with the antics of Fred and George Weasley.
The Order of the Phoenix and The Half-Blood Prince
Dumbledore's Army
Represents Dumbledore's Army and the bonding of friends.
The Order of the Phoenix and The Half-Blood Prince
Ministry of Magic
Represents the Ministry of Magic.
The Order of the Phoenix
First appearance in The Half-Blood Prince
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
In Noctem
Represents Albus Dumbledore.
The Half-Blood Prince
Death Eater Theme
Rhythmic ostinato for Voldemort's Death Eaters.
The Half-Blood Prince
Malfoy's Theme
Represents Draco Malfoy and his mission.
The Half-Blood Prince
Slughorn's Theme
Associated with Professor Slughorn.
The Half-Blood Prince
Harry and Hermione
Represents Harry's friendship with Hermione.
The Half-Blood Prince
Death Theme
Associated with the deaths of Sirius Black and Albus Dumbledore.
The Half-Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
First appearance in The Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Theme
Description
Scores Heard in
Trio Theme
Represents the loss of innocence of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Band of Brothers Theme
In The Deathly Hallows - Part 1, it represents the Order of the Phoenix. In The Deathly Hallows - Part 2, the theme is associated specifically with Neville.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Voldemort's Theme
New thematic identity for Lord Voldemort.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Death Eaters
Ostinato motif representing the Death Eaters. Often played in counterpoint with Voldemort's theme.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Dumbledore Theme
New thematic identity for Dumbledore.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Horcrux Theme
Associated with Voldemort's horcruxes.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Deathly Hallows
Represents the Deathly Hallows as objects.
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2