SS/PS MOVIE DISCUSSION

[smrtblnde]

While I have been a member of this group for a while, this is my 
first 
post.  I will endeavor to adhere to the rules, however, if I make a 
mistake I hope I'll be forgiven.

> QUESTIONS
> 
> 1. Do you remember the first time you saw SS/PS? What was your 
> impression? Had you read any of the books? 

I absolutely remember the first time I saw the movie.  I had heard of 
the phenomenon but hadn't really made an effort to learn more about 
it.  My children loved the books, so when the movie came out on DVD 
we 
rented it.  To this day I believe my husband regrets that.  I have 
since been accused of being obssessed and living in the Potterverse.  
The day after watching that first movie I began acquiring all books, 
DVDs, games and merchandise I could find.  It sparked my own 
imagination and allowed an increadible escape. 


> 18. Are there any scenes that you particularly like or dislike?

There are several scenes that I really enjoy, but I have often 
wondered 
about and have never seen discused, the inclusion of one particular 
moment.  What do any of you think of the scene on the Hogwarts 
Express where Hermione tells Ron 
he has a smudge of dirt on his nose?  There are several statements 
made by characters that 
seem innocuous, but later result in bigger questions answerd, but 
that 
line just seems unnecessary to me.  

Perhaps they were trying to convey the bossiness of Hermione?  I 
think 
there were many other opportunities for that.

Perhaps it was to show the carelessness (or carefree child-like 
behavior) of Ron who doesn't have the vanity that so often 
accompanies 
someone of a certain social position?  (Can you imagine Draco Malfoy 
having a smudge on anything?)

I'd love to hear any other ideas on this.


Thank you