HBP

[Carol]

Carol earlier:
> > Interestingly, she's read the books (unlike Michael Gambon and, of all people, Alan Rickman!).

Lizzie responded: 
> Whenever I read that quote from Gambon's interview, I feel compelled to jump to Alan's defense!  He has indeed read the books; admitted as much from the beginning and in a recent interview talked about reading DH. <snip>
>
Carol responds:

That's what I thought, too, until I read the Gambon interview. Now I'm not so sure that Gambon is mistaken (or joking, as you suggest). Surely, if Alan Rickman had read HBP, he would object to the way the tower scene is handled in the film.

Of course, if Gambon *is* joking, it's very irresponsible of him to make such misleading statements.

Do you by any chance have a link to that Rickman interview stating that he's read the books? If so, I'd greatly appreciate it if you'd provide it.

Carol, not knowing what to believe at this point and wondering why Rickman would agree to such an illogical, out-of-character scene if he has indeed read the books