Mirror of Erised scene

[Barb Dickson]

Adana wrote:

"The mirror of Erised scene is an example, and the one I had the most 
problem with.  In the book, Harry went back more than once, over several 
nights. He lost interest in his schoolwork and even in his friends.  It was 
clear that the mirror had a hold on him.

In the movie, it seems to be a one-night deal, and Dumbledore shows up 
almost immediately to give his pep talk. The dialogue is almost the same as 
in the book, but the scene and mood are not nearly as strong. It's almost a 
footnote, just a set-up for the end fight with Quirrell."

I didn't get that impression at all from the movie. In fact, it was probably 
the most powerful scene in the movie for me. I think Daniel Radcliffe did an 
excellent job. In the scene with Dumbledore, I got the impression that Harry 
had been going to the mirror for quite some time. I could picture him 
spending all night, every night in front of it, entranced.

                   -BarbL

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