Mugglenet.com's Harry Potter Should Have Died - Emerson Spartz [25]
Speaking of clever ideas, who has the idea that Harry should teach Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) to Dumbledore’s Army? Hermione, of course. Who knows that the Half-Blood Prince’s book might be darker than it seems while the boys just laugh it up about Harry accidentally using the Levicorpus spell to hang Ron up in the air in HBP? Hermione. And who rescues Harry and Ron with Apparition in Deathly Hallows? Hermione again. Ron just can’t multitask the way Hermione does, and he is so emotionally immature that he lets Harry down by constantly being jealous and overly sensitive.
Ron is petty during the Triwizard Tournament in GoF. He runs away in anger from their task in Deathly Hallows (and can’t find his way back). Hermione, who loves Ron, could have run after him, but she stays with Harry because he needs her as a friend, and they have important work to do. Hermione is with Harry at Christmas in Godric’s Hollow, which is one of the most emotional scenes ever, when Harry comes to terms with the deaths of his parents. Hermione is there to explain the theory of life after death, almost like a spiritual advisor. Ron, who isn’t there, can’t be much help, and that’s symbolic of the whole problem. Most of the time, Hermione and Harry have to keep on going in spite of Ron’s temper tantrums and whiny behavior. They can get by just fine without him. In contrast to Ron, Hermione never falls apart or forgets how much Harry needs her. She doesn’t let petty differences among the Trio get in the way of their mission to defeat Voldemort.
It’s really unfair that while Hermione saves Harry from the giant snake and the Dark Lord in DH, Ron suddenly pops back into the story to wield the Sword of Gryffindor and get the glory of smashing the locket Horcrux [DH, p. 377]. He doesn’t deserve that glory since he basically betrayed both his friends by leaving in the first place. Hermione never thought of leaving even once, yet she forgives Ron for abandoning them, so she represents the true meaning of friendship.
Verdict
Ron is the classic friend of the hero, loyal and funny, if not always the brightest light. Hermione is the brain of the Trio, but her generous heart teaches Harry about forgiveness and human nature. Verdict: Ron is a brave companion, but Hermione never turns her back on Harry. Harry couldn’t have defeated Voldemort without help from both of them, but the verdict is: We ship Harry/Hermione. (In a matter of speaking.)
Are the movie studios splitting Deathly Hallows into two parts for strictly financial reasons?
No!
The studios wouldn’t split up an important movie just for the money—they really do care about the fans so they are trying to make sure that everyone’s favorite scenes won’t end up on the cutting room floor. It’s impossible to pack everything from such a long book into one movie, and it would so sad if anything were left out. DH is a critically important book because it ties everything together. All the subplots and backstories have to be included or the series as a whole won’t make any sense. And remember—not everyone who goes to the theater has read all the books. People will be totally confused if elements such as the Elder Wand and the Horcruxes are not explained at length. Also, important details about Lily, Snape, Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and the events of Godric’s Hollow might be lost. So creatively, the only answer is to double our fun and give us everything in two movies.
The studios also know that two shorter movies stand a better chance of being carried by the majority of theaters. When a cineplex carries a four-hour epic, it is usually shown only on limited screens or at night. It just doesn’t make sense to make the fans drive around looking for the one place within fifty miles that chooses to carry an ultra-long movie. Even superfans don’t have time off from work or school to sit and watch a Titanic-length DH over and over.
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