Movie Contamination

[loonyloopyrjl]

No: HPFGUIDX 74322

In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cantoramy" <cantor at v...> wrote, in 
part:
>From photos that are showing up from the next film, we see Hermione 
threaten Draco with her wand; in the book she slaps him.

Loony Loopy (me) writes:
Yes, she does slap him, but she also pulls out her wand a moment 
later in the book.

>From PoA, Chapter 15 (U.S. hardback page 293):
>>Harry and Ron both made furious moves toward Malfoy, but Hermione 
got there first -- SMACK!

>>She had slapped Malfoy across the face with all the strength she 
could muster.  Malfoy staggered.  Harry, Ron, Crabbe, and Goyle stood 
flabbergasted as Hermione raised her hand again.

>>"Don't you dare call Hagrid pathetic, you foul -- you evil --"

>>"Hermione!" said Ron weakly, and he tried to grab her hand as she 
swung it back.

>>"Get off, Ron!"

>>Hermione pulled out her wand. Malfoy stepped backward.<<

We may or may not see canon (i.e., the slap heard round the world) 
based on this photograph.  I wouldn't be surprised, however, if the 
powers-that-be decide NOT to have Hermione slap Draco.  They may not 
want to show children physically attacking other children.

Loony Loopy