The Funniest Harry Potter Memes of the Week (January 15, 2025)

Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor

Jan 15, 2025 12:00 PM EST

I wonder what will happen when Harry Potter enters the public domain. This year, such iconic works as the book Valley of the Dolls and the composition An American in Paris have outlasted their copyright and, therefore, can be used without payment or prosecution.

I don't know if many of us will be around when Harry Potter can be used the same way that fairy tales like Snow White and Peter Pan are used today. The earliest the Boy Wizard can enter the public domain is 2092, 95 years after the work's initial publication. Harry Potter could also be subject to the rule that works aren't public domain until 70 years after the author's passing, which would push back the date when the books could be in the public domain, seeing as JK Rowling didn't pass away in 2022. If you want to see Harry, Ron, and Hermione join the Poohniverse, these Harry Potter memes should be able to tide you over for the next 67 years.