Wasted time in a tight movie

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--- In HPFGU-Movie at y..., "norsecode" <norsecode at y...> wrote:
> 2) And I know most of you will disagree: the scene where Harry 
takes 
> Hedwig out to the courtyard and sets her loose.  I know, it's a 
nice 
> scene, a pretty scene, and some even say that it shows 
Harry "letting 
> go" after the Mirror of Erised scene, but really, nothing was 
> established.  

I beg to differ!  :-)  Passage of time was established.  As Hedwig 
flew over the roof out of the courtyard, the scenery changed from 
winter (snowy) to spring (no snow).  Actually, I think that's exactly 
why the scene is there.

Granted, passage of time could have been shown differently and in a 
matter of a few seconds rather than, well, lots of seconds.  But this 
way, only a few moments were expended, but they were packed with not 
only time passage, but also a beautiful view of the grounds, the 'boy 
and his owl' thing, as well as (imho) a rare moment of quiet peace 
and contentment for Harry before (as it were) the cataclysmic finale.

Which is why I, at least, liked it.  :*)

Mahoney