How to expand the Harry Potter universe

The recent news that HBO is considering a live-action Harry Potter series got me thinking about how to expand the Potterverse past the initial eight movies- and not looking for now at the Fantastic Beasts franchise, which I'm looking at as a separate entity (reasons to follow in a separate post). 

Also note- I'm not working on any of these- these are just some things that I'm thinking would be good additions to the Potterverse library. 

Quidditch through the Ages- The companion booklet adapted into a documentary or docuseries, which I see as more of a Disney+ production then an HBO production, but that's just me. This would explore the evolution of the game from its earliest stages to what we see at Hogwarts. 

A vlog-style show following Lily Luna Potter- Harry and Ginny's youngest- as she goes through her first year at Hogwarts.

A Marauders series, which fans- as well as myself- are wanting to see. We want to see them become Animagi! We want to see them create the map! We want to see Snape and Lily's friendship! We want to see James become Head Boy! The possibilities are endless. 

Hogwarts: a History- There are two options here. If there's actually a physical book in existence, then adapt it into a docuseries. But if there isn't a book yet, then someone could work on writing it. I mean, it's referenced in the book series and the movie franchise.

A book or TV series each about Durmstrang and Beauxbatons and Ilvermony- the other wizarding schools. 

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