In Honor Of Harry Potter's 45th Birthday, Rank These 45 Iconic Moments

Can you believe The Boy Who Lived has turned 45? From the cupboard under the stairs to literally saving the entire wizarding world (multiple times), Harry James Potter has had one heck of a journey.

Whether you grew up waiting for your Hogwarts letter or binge-watched the films every year without fail, there's no denying that Harry's story is pure magic — and packed with unforgettable moments.

So, to celebrate his 45th birthday (and yes, we feel old too), we've gathered 45 of the series' most iconic, emotional, and straight-up bad*ss moments — and now it's your turn to decide which is the most epic.

Will you choose the time he faced off with a basilisk at age 12? Or that legendary moment he asked Snape, "How dare you stand where he stood"? From touching memories with Sirius to Harry's final duel with Voldemort, this is the ultimate showdown of moments that defined a generation.

So dust off your invisibility cloak, grab a chocolate frog, and prepare to face the impossible task: ranking Harry's most iconic moments. Mischief may be managed, but this quiz? Total chaos.

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