October proved to be a whirlwind for the Harry Potter series, with extensive outdoor filming taking place in various locations across Cornwall and Yorkshire. Fans were excited to see John Lithgow, who plays Albus Dumbledore, on set, marking a significant first look at the beloved headmaster.

Other confirmed cast members, Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid) and Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape), are also involved in the series, though their specific filming details were not part of these October reports.

One notable filming session occurred on October 7 in Cadgwith. The scene involved the Dursleys and Harry, depicting Vernon Dursley attempting to secure a boat and a gun from an old fisherman at the bay. This dramatic sequence was enhanced with simulated rain. Interestingly, while the character of Harry was present, it was portrayed by Dominic McLaughlin’s double, Isaac Geut.

This particular scene at Cadgwith Cove strongly suggests a faithful adaptation of the book's subplot where the Dursleys try to escape the flood of Hogwarts letters by taking Harry to a remote shack on a rock in the sea. In the books, they travel by rowboat, only for Hagrid to arrive by air and then use the same boat to transport Harry back to the mainland, leaving the Dursleys stranded. This level of detail in filming hints at the series’ commitment to exploring the original stories in depth, as promised by the production team.