[HPFGU-Movie] Re: New poll /J.K. infuenced by movie?

[Helen R. Granberry]

>OK. so there could be a number of explanations--I could probably come
up 
>with a couple--that have nothing to do with the movie, but it would be
fun to 
>hear if anyone else thinks there is anything to my theory that there
has been 
>som cross-fertilization going on.

Sophia



Oh, I definitely think there is some cross-fertilization going on, and
not just with the movies. I noticed a few 'shout outs' to the fans in
OotP as well. In any case, the one scene that sticks out in my mind as
being influenced by the films was in the Great Hall, right before the
first match with Slytherin. Hermione and Ginny are noted as wearing red
and gold scarves.... something not mentioned in previous books, but very
prominent in the films. 

I don't think JKR's vision is being compromised or anything like that,
but film *is* a strong visual medium and well... if it is something
small, non-intrusive and makes sense (like the ash tray and the scarves)
why not?

Helen