Harry and the Potters are an indie rock band that was formed in Norwood, Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Harry and the Potters are an indie rock band that was formed in Norwood, Massachusetts in 2002 by brothers Joe DeGeorge and Paul DeGeorge. The band was inspired by the J.K. Rowling book series 'Harry Potter' and were the first of many similar artists making music about the fictional boy wizard. Producing what's known as wizard rock, they've released four full-length studio albums: Harry and the Potters (2003), Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock! (2004), Harry And The Potters And The Power Of Love (2006) and Lumos (2019)

Dumbledore's Army
Harry and the Potters Lyrics

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Well I got these kids together
And it's gonna be so great
We're going down to Hogsmeade to plan to
Educate ourselves

Let's stick it to Dolores
We'll do it for ourselves
I don't care what The Ministry tells us

We won't be left defenseless

We don't care what The Ministry tells us
We won't be left defenseless
We don't care what The Ministry tells us
We won't be left defenseless

We're in command
We're taking a stand
We're gonna learn this year
We're gonna get ready
We've got to prepare to face our biggest fears
We're gonna learn to fight
To battle
To stand up for what is right
And when we face down those Death Eaters
We'll stand up and we'll say:

We're Dumbledore's army
We're Dumbledore's army

Now take out your wand and tell us
That we're not serious
We've got our act together
And we're ready for the worst
Now Voldemort is back
And we better face the facts
If you're not gonna teach us to fight
Then the future wont be very bright

I dont care what The Ministry tells us
I don't care what Umbridge says
I dont care what The Ministry tells us
I don't care what Umbridge says
I dont care what The Ministry tells us
I don't care what Umbridge says
I dont care what The Ministry tells us
'Cause we won't be left defenseless

We're in command
We're taking a stand
We're gonna learn this year
We're gonna get ready
We've got to prepare to face our biggest fears
We're gonna learn to battle
To fight
We'll stand up for what is right
And when we face down those Death Eaters
We'll stand up and we'll say:

We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's?
We're Dumbldore's?
We're Dumbldore's army

We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's?
We're Dumbldore's?
We're Dumbldore's army

We're Dumbldore's army

We're Dumbldore's army
We're Dumbldore's army

Overall Meaning

The song "Dumbledore's Army" by Harry and the Potters is about a group of young witches and wizards who form a secret organization to defend themselves against the return of Lord Voldemort and the corrupt Ministry of Magic. The song's lyrics emphasize the students' determination to protect themselves and their fellow Hogwarts students, even in the face of opposition from authority figures like Dolores Umbridge.

The opening lines of the song describe the formation of the group, as the singer (presumably Harry Potter) gathers together his peers to educate themselves and prepare for the battle ahead. The repeated refrain, "We won't be left defenseless," reinforces the idea that the students are taking matters into their own hands, refusing to rely on ineffective or corrupt leadership to protect them.

The second half of the song is more defiant, with the students challenging the Ministry and its lack of action in the face of Voldemort's return. The line "If you're not gonna teach us to fight, then the future won't be very bright" highlights the urgent need for the students to gain the skills and knowledge they need to defend themselves and their community. The final repetition of "We're Dumbledore's Army" underscores the solidarity and determination of the group to stand up against evil together.

Overall, "Dumbledore's Army" is a rallying cry for the idea that even in the darkest of times, ordinary people can come together and fight for what's right, even when those in power fail to protect them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I got these kids together
I gathered a group of young wizards

And it's gonna be so great
Our plans will be wonderful

We're going down to Hogsmeade to plan to Educate ourselves
We will convene in Hogsmeade to teach and prepare ourselves

Let's stick it to Dolores
Let's rebel against Dolores Umbridge

We'll do it for ourselves
We will take action for our own benefit

I don't care what The Ministry tells us
We will not follow the Ministry's orders

We won't be left defenseless
We refuse to be vulnerable to attack

We're in command
We are in control

We're taking a stand
We are making a bold statement

We're gonna learn this year
We will educate ourselves this school year

We've got to prepare to face our biggest fears
We must ready ourselves to confront our greatest terrors

We're gonna learn to fight
We will study the art of battle

To battle
To engage in combat

To stand up for what is right
To defend what is just

And when we face down those Death Eaters
And when we confront the Death Eaters

We'll stand up and we'll say:
We will speak out courageously:

We're Dumbledore's army
We are the army of Professor Dumbledore

Now take out your wand and tell us
Now get your wand and inform us

That we're not serious
That we are not determined

We've got our act together
We have organized ourselves

And we're ready for the worst
And we are prepared for the worst

Now Voldemort is back
Now Lord Voldemort has returned

And we better face the facts
And we must acknowledge the truth

If you're not gonna teach us to fight
If you will not instruct us in combat

Then the future wont be very bright
Then our future is bleak

'Cause we won't be left defenseless
Because we will not be unprotected

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Comments from YouTube:

@bryn5238

8y↑2

By far one of the best Harry and the Potters songs! 💙😊

@bratzoid1

14y↑1

This has become a fight song for a group of us at my school. We have an Umbridge at school and the walls have ears. We call ourselves Dumbledore's Army and the teacher Umbridge. This song is perfect.