Harry Potter Theme

The "Harry Potter Theme," also known as "Hedwig's Theme," is the iconic musical motif composed by John Williams for the Harry Potter film series. Serving as the main theme for the franchise, it was first introduced in the opening scene of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (also known as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") in 2001. John Williams, a renowned composer, created the piece to evoke a sense of magic, wonder, and adventure that characterizes the world of Harry Potter. The original key of the melody is E minor. It is performed by various orchestras throughout the film series and has become synonymous with the Harry Potter brand, instantly recognizable to fans worldwide.