[HPFGU-Movie] why I was uncomfortable with the Aunt Marge scene

[Barbara D. Poland-Waters]

>>>From: susanmcgee48176 [mailto:Schlobin1 at aol.com]

I was uncomfortable because we didn't see the history of Aunt Marge's
persecution of Harry, nor did we see her being vile for a week. In
the book, Harry tries not to provoke her, and she persecutes him and
says horrible things about him daily. Therefore, we have a better
appreciation about why Harry finally lost control of himself.

. . . BUT in the movie we did not see the continuous horribleness of Aunt
Marge, and so I had a twinge of feeling sorry for her...it wasn't BAD
enough in the movie (in my humble opinion) for Harry to totally lose
it, and leave the house.<<<

I was actually uncomfortable with that scene for two reasons. First, I
didn't think it was necessary for Marge to float away over the city. I think
being "blown up" and unable to come down from the ceiling is pretty horrible
enough. Second, I absolutely know this is fantasy, but. . .can you imagine
somehow, magically floating up up and away, miles above the city with no
ability to control your body? I think that's actually more scary than funny.
Very vulnerable feeling, I imagine. I know she had her memory modified
afterwards, but I still don't think it was a necessary change.

Barbara, who doesn't think MOST of Cuaron's/Kloves' changes were necessary
bd-bear