GoF Reduction Discussion

[Brenda M.]

No: HPFGUIDX 103122

Oooh, what a fun post! Thanks MaggieB for posting!! <g>

>>> Sherry G wrote:
> I also think that most of the Quidditch World Cup can be 
> cut.  As much as I'd like to see it, I think that the only things 
> truly important in those scenes are Harry's introduction to the 
dark 
> mark and the introduction of veelas, both of which can be done 
> elsewhere. <<< 

Brenda now:

Hmm. I think Quidditch World Cup scene (the actual game) will be 
included, perhaps a bit shorter than the amount of Quidditch we saw 
in PoA. 'Always Quidditch' - as a tribute to HP movies so far. After 
all, sports is the "unifying" element of Muggle world and WW 
(according to JKR)

I would personally LOVE to see that "bloke wearing kilt and poncho 
together" or that old guy wearing a flower-pattered night gawn 
because it makes his "privates feel...". Enough said ;P

Or at least, I hope the wizards dress up in very FUNNY combination 
of Muggle clothing in GoF. Malfoy & co were dressed in PERFECT 
Muggle clothing in PoA movie and it *really* bothered me. Malfoy of 
all people, pulling off perfect Muggle look!! I thought DEs all 
hated Muggles. It's against the Slytherin ideology, I think. I 
wonder why JKR didn't object to that. 

>>> Gina:
> I would say because it [the second task] shows Harry's "love of 
saving people" which is what
> LV plays on in book 5 and Hermione brings back up when saying that 
it could be a trap to get him to the DoM <<<

Bren: Definitely. Or perhaps Merpeople play bigger role in Book 6&7, 
DD seems to be on very good term with them, whereas VM does not 
(speculation on my part).

I wonder how much of Riddle House scene will be cut?

Bren