The demographics of Hogwarts, for example, skewed pretty white, much like the United Kingdom overall. The school of witchcraft and wizardry wasn't exactly teeming with black students, with the few memorable characters including Dean Thomas (Alfred Enoch), Angelina Johnson (Tiana Benjamin), and Lee Jordan (Luke Youngblood). With that being the case, Black Twitter is having fun imagining how Harry Potter's alma mater would have been different if more black students had attended.
#BlackHogwarts has taken off, and participants are relishing the chance to combine their love for Harry Potter with elements of black culture. Some of the results have been particularly great, such as Snoop Dogg being suggested as a replacement for Herbology Professor Pomona Sprout and "That's So Raven" alum Raven-Symoné for Divination Professor Sybill Trelawney. See some other highlights below.
Professor Snoop, Herbology #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/7RZyxPDMIs
— Kiki Roché (@OnionsAndWine) January 11, 2018
Dueling classes looking alot like this...#BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/q6igCRfCVK
— The Weekdae. (@TChalla_Fett) January 11, 2018
The portraits in Hogwarts be like #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/08qNAC6UY7
— Brianna E. Tyson (@PUSHABRI) January 11, 2018
Minerva McGonagall #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/1XBBwo1waq
— Tasha W (@lovinlife2617) January 11, 2018
When you get sorted into gryffindor #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/hD7wJX4IWf
— STARLORD (@spaceghostvil) January 11, 2018
#BlackHogwarts
Pouring some out for Cedrick Diggory pic.twitter.com/rNEdDoMd09— Iheartgraff (@IheartgrafDrew) January 11, 2018
Dolores Umbridge #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/kQTgo6P67p
— King in the North (@DreadzNFreckles) January 11, 2018
When The divination teacher is Raven Baxter #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/JAX4KABY3P
— Matthew L. Jenkins (@OWbert_Ein5tein) January 11, 2018
We made sure Dumbledore went out in style #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/JHCAwz2XKg
— ????????????❤️ (@SierraDenae_) January 11, 2018
Me after stealing potions for my DIY deep treatment masks from Professor Slughorn class #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/LK7yPIcWmI
— Drea (@go_gina_go_gina) January 11, 2018
The halftime shows at the quidditch matches be too lit #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/iTAL0ydsS7
— AshanteNicoleStyle (@ANSTYLEdotCOM) January 11, 2018
When your mama sends you a howler : #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/J3Jz9NUTj3
— BMKM (@Habiba__Ogah) January 11, 2018
EXPECTO PATRONUS!!! #BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/L5iAuDgP6x
— Chuck Knorrox (@_fundimental) January 11, 2018
When you get caught mixing Potions at the Qudditch Cup #blackhogwarts pic.twitter.com/SO9UMobRyN
— Emile Chang Jr. (@Emile_Chang_Jr) January 11, 2018
Me: "I thought this was Defense Against The Dark Arts.."
Prof. Prince: Throwing shade IS the Dark Art#BlackHogwarts pic.twitter.com/fqhlYSde3B— NThenTheresThisAsshole... (@RaizenMSU) January 11, 2018
The original Hogwarts was amazing, and so is Black Hogwarts.