Why Harry Practices Magic - To Mae

[Darby]

> Personally, I think in the context of the film, the inclusion of 
that
> was perfect. Remember, Cuaron was concerned with establishing
> motivations for the characters.
> 
I don't agree.  I think if a director needs to stray from the book 
because something is not easily explained, then he has license to do 
so.  But I think DR is a good enough actor to get across the point 
that Harry loves magic without showing him doing it at the beginning.

I guess I'm just a purest when it comes to HP <grin>.  For me, the 
truer it stays to the books the better.  I also think it is the 
directors job to explain and show the characters motivations for 
those who haven't read the books, but it is also important to stay 
within the HP world for those who have read the books (which is 
probably the vast majority of people given how many of the books have 
sold).

MAE