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So, for Potterhead July, I (finally) decided on a topic: Harry Potter book moments that should have been in the movies.
Book 1: Peeves
I know this is supposed to be about book moments that should have been included in the movies, but the majority of book 1 actually did make it into the movie.
But Peeves, PEEVES, did not make it in…and every scene with him is just so great that I just really wish he’d been included.
Book 2: Lockhart
In the movie, they just get the recipe for the Polyjuice Potion from a book in the library…in the book, they need a book from the restricted section.
And they need a teacher to sign the note.
Book 3: Sir Cadogan and McGonagall
Ok, the original plan was to just choose one moment from each book, but I needed to…
The movies included the Fat Lady being attacked by Sirius Black, but not the part where she got replaced by a crazy knight who changed the password at least twice a day.
And another thing they didn’t include was McGonagall’s reaction to Trelawney’s prediction of Harry’s death.
Book 4: Preparing for the Maze
This is where it starts to get tough, because there is SO MUCH that got left out: The Dursleys meeting the Weasleys, Percy’s cauldron bottom reports, Dennis Creevey…but the one I chose was where Ron and Hermione helped Harry practice for the third task; particularly his learning to use a stunning spell.
Book 5: St. Mungo’s Hospital
Again, lots of possibilities, but this choice was actually pretty easy. Every scene at St Mungo’s was completely cut out of the movie, which was such a shame since it featured various moments such as: Arthur getting stitches, Professor Lockhart, and Neville’s parents.
Book 6: Dumbledore at the Dursleys
Another book with a lot of possibilities, but yet again an easy choice. Even though book 6 features such great moments, like: The Muggle Prime Minister talking with Fudge/Scrimgeour, Harry and Ginny (movie did NOT do that justice), and Scrimgeour visiting Harry at Christmas. Oh, and let’s not forget the reappearance of Fleur Delacour.
However, if I could have any one thing changed about the 6th movie, Dumbledore would have visited the Dursleys, because that was just gold.
Book 7: Percy and the Evacuation of the Students
Again, two choices because how could I not.
Obviously, none of the previous movies had placed any emphasis on the estrangement of Percy from his family, so his return during the battle of Hogwarts was also subtle. In the books, however…
And then there’s the fact that they got the students out of harms way before the battle started. And the fact that Harry blatantly refused to hold the Slytherins hostage.
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I’ll always be a little bitter that Peeves wasn’t in the movies. Whenever people who’ve only seen the movies ask about what sorts of things weren’t included, Peeves is one of the first things I’ll mention.
Peeves would have been SO GREAT in the movies!!! I mean, I sort-of get why they took him out, but he would have added an extra layer of humour that would have just been so great!
After the third book they just started cutting out so much vital stuff 😦 😦 😦 Especially five! I do wish the St Mungo’s had been there.
OMG YES TO ALL OF THESE. Especially the ones that are so important to the plot of the books/overall plot and character development/backstory/relationships. The other ones would’ve been fun to see as well, though I understand why they’d cut them (though I’d rather they hadn’t :P) I just wanted everything to have been filmed haha
Oh my goodness yes! Dumbledore and the Dursleys was hilarious. And it would have been nice to see Percy come back into the fold. I completely forgot about that scene with the Slytherin students, bravo Harry. I personally would have liked to have seen S.P.E.W. included. Loved the post!
These are quite true. Peeves I missed especially when the movies started, but I feel like he, like the other ghosts, eventually would have been cut out of the series. *sighs* I definitely agree that we should have gone to St. Mungo’s, and Dumbledore with the Dursleys is among the best pieces, too… But, ultimately, I kind of feel the most strongly about Percy. We just know that he left, and he doesn’t get his redeeming moment in the series. He screwed up and he got a second chance, and considering how many people were in that boat, there should have been some acknowledgement that things were going to get better and there was a possibility of healing. I think that’s something we really needed.
This post was so awesome! Made me want to reread all the books again haha xD I’d forgotten some of these moments were in the books, especially McGonagall’s reaction to Trelawney’s prediction of Harry’s impending doom!
OMG YES. This is why the books will always be superior to be honest! I am especially salty about the St Mungo’s scenes because I can never get enough of i) Lockhart being ridiculous and ii) Neville being just the very best *tears up*
Thank you so much for joining Potterhead July and writing this fun, nostalgic post. I totally want to reread the books again now even I just did it 2 months ago!
I love all the moments you picked! I’m really confused why they left out Peeves, he’ll make the atmosphere of the movie less darker (it’s not that dark, but you get my point) And yes, McGonagall’s reaction to Trelawney’s prediction is really funny, but also heartfelt because even though she disliked the subjects, in book 5 she stands with her against Umbridge. This post makes me want to re-read the books! ❤
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