HBO Reveals House Point Hourglass Prop from Harry Potter Series
HBO shared an Instagram post showing four hourglasses set into a stone alcove above the Great Hall entrance, with carved Hogwarts founder figures above them.
HBO has shared a new look at the House Point hourglasses prop from its upcoming Harry Potter television series. The reveal came through an Instagram post from the network.
The image shows four hourglasses set into a stone alcove above the entrance to the Great Hall. Carved figures of the Hogwarts founders appear above the hourglasses, with house crests below them.
The hourglasses are a familiar element of the Hogwarts setting, and appeared in the Warner Bros. films, though they were generally treated as background details.
The new series will adapt Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Its first season will consist of eight episodes and is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on December 25, 2026.
The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
Quick answers
When will the Harry Potter TV series premiere?
The series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on December 25, 2026.
How many episodes will the first season have?
The first season will consist of eight episodes.
Who is in the cast of the Harry Potter TV series?
The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.