[HPFGU-Movie] New countingdown clips/fan mail

[Jennifer Prescott]

sophia mclaughlin wrote:

> For instance, the broken arm clip: I always envisioned Harry moaning and
> sort of writhing on the ground with pain.

I dunno -- I've always imagined that Harry puts on a brave face and wouldn't want to be seen writhing around on the
ground in pain.  It would seem to me that he would want to avoid the attention that might be gathered by his
writhing.  Guess I can't agree with you on that one.  :o)


sophia mclaughlin also wrote:

> The line "not you" I rather
> thought he said more to himself than straight to Lockharts face in that odd
> fashion. (I know I'm seriously knit-picking here, but where better to do it
> on this list? I would love to have you all persuade me that I'm wrong,
> wrong, wrong, and that all shall be well in the end).

For the sake of argument, I could say you're wrong *grin* but I can't -- I agree.  I never imagined Harry saying
that to his face.  I rather thought he said it under his breath in a sort of "oh god" kind of way.  *shrug*


and then sophia mclaughlin wrote:

> Another incident toned down on screen: The "eat slugs" scuffle. Where, oh,
> where is the UPROAR at Malfoy's mudblood-line, and why does it feel like
> everyone takes at least two seconds two long to pick up on their cues? WHY,
> WHY?

I've just finally gotten to see this bit and yeah, it does seem odd, doesnt it?  Why don't all the Gryffindors get
angry at the name calling?  Even more disturbing (to me) is the fact that Ron doesn't react as horrified as I
imagined he would or should.  Also, Harry doesn't look the least bit confused by the name, which in the book, had
to be explained to him before we was outraged.  Shouldn't he look confused at this point?


after that, sophia mclaughlin wrote:

> I LOOOOOVED Dobby, though.
> OK. Please, everybody,  jump down my throat, give me a good teeling off and
> show me what's what. I really need it. I don't like feeling so critical and
> I wish it would go away...

I was prepared to hate Dobby, but no.. he's actually quite good.  Well, I had months to get used to the voice,
thankfully, as it's nothing as I imagined, but really, he's not as annoying as I feared. :)

I think the film makers will love us being critical.  If we're not critical and paying attention to every little
detail, they may feel that all their work has gone to waste. haha

Anyhow, that's my two cents.
Cheers,
jenny