Harry Potter fans are swooning over Stanislav Yanevski’s transformation into a muscular, tattooed fitness enthusiast, sparking debate on why Hermione chose Ron over Viktor Krum
Two decades after Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Potterheads are swooning over one of its characters. Some are even wondering why Hermione Granger didn’t choose him as her boyfriend!
Lately, fans have been captivated by Stanislav Yanevski, who played Viktor Krum in the 2025 film of the Harry Potter series, as they have been noticing his dramatic transformation in appearance.
The Bulgarian actor is currently sporting a beard, tattoos, and a muscular physique. Moreover, Stanislav has been sharing impressive updates on his fitness and adventurous lifestyle on social media, to the delight of thousands of admirers.
Recently, Potterheads have taken to Reddit to express their appreciation for the 39-year-old star. On the Harry Potter Reddit community, the original poster (OP) shared a collage comparing Stanislav as his Viktor character to his current, more muscular self. “How could Hermione go for Ron having this man courting her?” the OP wrote.
Harry Potter fans will remember that in the Goblet of Fire, Hermione (played by Emma Watson) and Viktor, a famous Quidditch player from the Bulgarian national team, develop a brief romantic interest. Viktor tries to woo Hermione during the Triwizard Tournament, and they share a romantic connection, with Viktor even asking her to the Yule Ball.
However, Hermione eventually chooses Ron Weasley (played by Rupert Grint), her long-time friend, as her romantic partner, despite their earlier tension and differences. Over time, Ron and Hermione’s relationship develops into a deep and lasting bond, while Viktor’s connection with Hermione remains short-lived.
The OP’s question sparked divided opinions, as a Reddit user wrote: “If you’ve only seen the movies this is a valid question. If you’ve read the books this is not a valid question.”
A person commented: “Because Krum may be a Seeker, but Ron is a Keeper.” Someone else penned: “Viktor from the book doesn’t look remotely close to Stanislav and Weasley is our king.”
A Redditor added: “Because Weasley is our king.” A commentator quipped: “He’s not particularly loquacious.”
Another shared: “Krum only noticed Hermione because she wasn’t like the other girls; fawning over him.” An additional user noted: “Because looks aren’t everything and while Krum is great, they didn’t have the chemistry for the long term (especially in book 4.)” A separate individual chimed in: “Because he couldn’t even pronounce her name correctly.”
Nowadays Stanislav often shares his outdoor adventures on social media and offers personalized Cameo videos . He frequently posts impressive insights of his gym sessions and picturesque snaps of his hikes.
