Never again

[pippin_999]

I enjoyed the DVD, though I liked the movie better in the theater. I 
love the Marauder backstory as much as anybody, but 
dramatizing it would be a nightmare; all flashback, doesn't 
involve the main characters, and a false resolution to boot. 

Nobody over the age of thirteen could possibly be satisfied with 
the adults' explanations of their actions in the book. It works 
because  kids don't read analytically enough to see the 
problems, while adult readers either say, "Oh well, kidventure, 
who cares if it makes sense," or "Oh, my, Harry really missed 
something, didn't he?"  

I can't see how you would convey that dual outlook visually 
without hopelessly confusing the audience. 

I suspect many people  were disappointed about the omissions 
because they were hoping for a clue from Jo about which 
reading is "right", a question she obviously isn't ready to answer.  
  

Pippin
who was needless to say quite happy to see Lupin come across 
as just that little bit slimy -- what have I been telling you?