Professor Filius Flitwick, the Charms Master and Head of Ravenclaw House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, has been portrayed by two actors throughout the Harry Potter film series. In the first two films, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Warwick Davis played a diminutive, high-voiced Flitwick. From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban onwards, the character’s appearance changed significantly, with Davis returning to portray a younger, more elfin version. This later iteration of Flitwick also displayed musical talents, conducting the frog choir and playing at the Yule Ball.
Understanding the different portrayals of this beloved character adds depth to the audience’s appreciation of the film adaptations. The shift in Flitwick’s appearance, though initially jarring for some viewers, ultimately provided a more visually consistent and versatile character for the remaining films. Examining these changes provides insights into the artistic choices made during the film’s production and highlights the contributions of Warwick Davis, a prominent actor in the fantasy genre.