In “Sorcerer’s Stone,” Madam Hooch is an unforgettable presence, just as she is in the book. She’s present for Harry’s very first time on a broomstick and serves as referee for one of the most iconic Quidditch matches when Hermione thinks Snape is jinxing Harry’s broom.

Throughout the rest of the books, Hooch doesn’t have any major plotlines, but she’s there for some important happenings. For example, in “Prisoner of Azkaban,” she and Professor Filius Flitwick (Warwick Davis) are called on by Professor Minerva McGonagall (Maggie Smith) to ensure Harry’s mysterious gift — a Firebolt — isn’t bewitched.

However, Hooch isn’t seen on-screen after “Sorcerer’s Stone.” In a 2011 interview with The Telegraph (via Express), Wanamaker said, “Some actors signed three-film deals, but the money was so poor I was insulted, so I just signed for one. If they want me for a second, they’ll have to up their rates.”

Given the lack of Hooch in the follow-up films, it seems as though filmmakers didn’t see the character as being that important to the story, and therefore declined Wanamaker’s request for a larger paycheck.

Based on fan commentary, this decision didn’t upset them too much. On Reddit, u/Schumacher200494 slammed the character, writing, “She didn’t do anything to help poor old Neville! How do you become the Quidditch teacher and not even know the spell to slow someone’s fall should they come off their broom – gosh darn it lady!”