Having younger actors embody characters like Snape makes sense ... If this is the case, then McGonagall will be plenty intimidating. Harry Potter is HBO's remake of the iconic Wizarding World ...

There are many instances in the series where it is Severus Snape himself who stands out as the best character.

McGonagall's open defiance of Umbridge seemed to inspire other rebellions at Hogwarts "Order of the Phoenix" is a turning point in the "Harry Potter" series ... and even Snape to resist ...

As HBO continues assembling a new generation of actors to bring Harry Potter to life on screen again, a new rumour claims ...

Snape, the Hogwarts Potions ... Maggie Smith, who played McGonagall. Dame Maggie Smith, the Oscar-winning actor who starred in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey," has died at 89, her family ...