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De Wet Time travelling is always tricky to handle. For me it was perhaps the weakest spot in the book, but in an otherwise cracking read like this I'm happy …moreTime travelling is always tricky to handle. For me it was perhaps the weakest spot in the book, but in an otherwise cracking read like this I'm happy to just let things go without over analyzing them. Not much point spoiling my enjoyment of a book by trying to do science and logic on fictional magic.(less)

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Why exactly was Peter Pettigrew sorted into Gryffindor? In my opinion, I think his very being contradicts every single characteristic Godric Gryffindor valued in his students.

Julia In the book [Azakaban] when Pettigrew is described he is compared to Neville Longbottom. Kind of awkward/cowardly, as Neville is up to this point in t…moreIn the book [Azakaban] when Pettigrew is described he is compared to Neville Longbottom. Kind of awkward/cowardly, as Neville is up to this point in the series, though Neville shows growth through out the rest of the series (particularly in the Deathly Hollows). Neville is put into situations to test is courage and prevails, exemplifying the traits of a true Gryffindor (bravery/courage/standing up for good) when it is easier to succumb to evil. Pettigrew is faced with choices of good or evil, selling out the Potters to Voldemort, succumbing to evil because of fear/it is easier. When you compare the two, they were alike in their first years at Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat obviously saw potential in the both of them to be true Gryffindors, given the chances they are faced with to choose what kind of person/friend they would like to be, it was their decision to grasp the potential they had. As Dumbledore said to Harry [about Harry's confusion on the Sorting Hat in book 2], "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices." (less)

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Did anyone else think that the book is WAY better than the movies? I just started the Harry Potter books and I read the first book then watched the movie to see if it was anything like the book or not and I was watching and I thought to myself "Jeez what were these people thinking!"

Jazmin Miro I definitely understand what you mean, and I agree the books easily top the movies. But, you also have to remember that these are LONG books, and it w…moreI definitely understand what you mean, and I agree the books easily top the movies. But, you also have to remember that these are LONG books, and it would've been incredibly difficult to add in every detail while staying in a 3-hour time slot. To add, the movies would've gone very slow, and it wouldn't have a flowy feel. Overall, I think the movies were very good and it is always enjoyable to be able to see your favorite book played on a screen, but if you really want to enjoy the movies and series overall, READ THE BOOKS FIRST! You can't enjoy the series without them!(less)

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what is the main character of harry potter in this movie?

Wesley Say that again, but slower.

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