The Harry Potter movies make up one of the most popular franchises of all time, and while the movies had plenty of established actors such as Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith, it was the young actors that really drove the story. The actors who portrayed the students within the movies came in as unknown names and finished the story as some of the most famous celebrities in the world.
Because of that, it is no surprise that the actors who are present on social media have many followers. While Harry himself (Daniel Radcliffe), isn’t actually on social media, out of the other young witches and wizards, who has the biggest following?
Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas) – 364k Followers
Alfred Enoch is best known for his role as Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter movies, who was the best friend of Seamus Finnigan, with the two of them often being shown together. He was a member of Gryffindor and someone who had some great one-liners throughout the franchise.
Alfred played him well and has since gone on to have good success in How To Get Away With Murder, picking up about 300,000 followers on Instagram in the process. His account showcases what he is up to nowadays, with Alfred being a regular poster, keeping people in the loop.
Katie Leung (Cho Chang) – 381k Followers
Cho Chang was a big part of the franchise and is someone who has romantic relationships with two of the most popular Hogwarts students, Cedric Diggory and Harry Potter. She was played by Katie Leung, and she became a memorable part of the franchise.
Katie has grown a strong social media following and she uses that to post about causes she believes in. As well as that, Katie shares selfies, footage of her pet, and plenty of updates about her life, in general.
Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) – 2.1 Million Followers
Oliver Phelps was a member of the Weasley family, playing the character of George, who everybody knows and loves as a prankster and someone who didn’t always take themselves seriously. Alongside his brother, he became a true fan favorite, but George Weasley was just as happy to get stuck in with the fighting as he was with the joking.
On social media, Oliver shares his love of sport, which is a major passion of his, with golf, cricket, and soccer all being big interests for him. But he also shares a lot of content about Harry Potter as well, which is something that keeps fans connected to the Wizarding World.
James Phelps (Fred Weasley) – 2.8 Million Followers
James Phelps has got the edge over his brother when it comes to Instagram followers, boasting 2.8 million. He played Fred Weasley in the franchise and he was certainly one of the most beloved characters, bringing tons of comedy to the movies alongside his brother.
His Instagram is a terrific feed that is filled with humor, often sharing memes and other funny pictures. He stays in touch with the Harry Potter element of his life, which is what fans want to see, and showcases a lot of the sport he gets up to, from cycling to golf.
Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) – 2.8 Million Followers
Matthew Lewis was able to portray one of the most popular members of the Wizarding World in Neville Longbottom, who was someone who went from a comedic sidekick to one of the major heroes. Lewis played the role well, which is one of the main reasons his character became so charming.
He has a great following on social media, where he shares footage about his love of sport, as he’s a passionate rugby and Leeds United fan. Lewis shares a lot about his life, both at work and personally, making his account an interesting one for people to check out.
Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) – 3.1 Million Followers
Bonnie Wright took on one of the most important roles in the franchise, Ginny Weasley, who ended up being Harry’s partner and wife. However, her character was far more than that, as she was strong and independent and brought some of the funniest lines throughout the movies.
Her Instagram is certainly popular and with regular posts it is easy to see why her audience remains connected to her. She shares content about her work, life, and throwback shots from the set of Harry Potter itself.
Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) – 3.6 Million Followers
Luna Lovegood was one of the more eccentric characters in Harry Potter, but she was also one of the most likable, down-to-earth, and intelligent characters too. Evanna Lynch played this role perfectly and became a major fan favorite in the process, which is highlighted by her Instagram following.
She shares some great content online, from her love for animals to women’s rights, as well as updates on her life and the fun adventures she gets up to. Evanna also keeps in contact with plenty of her co-stars as well, sharing images of them together, which fans of the franchise love to see.
Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) – 4.4 Million Followers
Considering the fact that Rupert Grint portrayed one of the three lead characters in the Harry Potter franchise, it’s not really a big surprise that he has a huge following. Rupert has over four million followers on Instagram, which is impressive considering he only made the account at the end of 2020.
Grint had stayed off Instagram until that point, so fans of the franchise were overjoyed when he joined the platform with a picture of himself and his newborn daughter. He’s not a frequent poster, and Grint mainly just showcases his own projects, but it is still early days for this account.
Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) – 10.5 Million Followers
Tom Felton might have played one of the biggest villains of the franchise in Draco Malfoy, but as an actor, he is very popular. Felton’s account has over 10 million followers and it’s clear to see why as he works hard to make his Instagram an entertaining place.
Felton regularly updates his fans, often sharing pictures of what he’s doing as well as uploading videos of himself singing with the ukelele. Plus, for Harry Potter fans his account is great, as Felton often shares behind-the-scenes photos from his time in the Wizarding World.
Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) – 59.3 Million Followers
With almost 60 million followers to her name, none of her fellow student actors manage to come close to Emma Watson’s presence on social media. There’s no doubt it has been well earned, as Watson has had an excellent career since her days with wands and broomsticks came to an end.
Emma Watson does a fantastic job with her account, really using it for the greater good, sharing different causes that she believes passionately in. She’s an intelligent person who offers her feelings openly, making her account an excellent learning tool for others, all while she shares images and footage from different acting roles and her everyday life.
