[Dave]

Having finished reading 'Deathly Hallows' I also wonder how they will deal with missing out R.A.B.'s Locket in this film. I think they did a reasonable job with 'Order of the Phoenix', though I still don't know why they couldn't have cut the 'Goblet of Fire' film into two parts. It was that film that began leaving great chunks out.

I have to agree with many of Thads points on the movie makers concepts of Hogwarts physical makeup though. I know of someone who refuses to watch the films at all, because they will spoil her enjoyment of the books.

To be fair to Daniel Radcliffe and his rather stiffer acting, Harry is meant to reign in his emotions this year, as he feels alone, unbelieved, and thinks that doing so will protect the others. This sets the stage for him to open up and accept their help again in the later books. But of the three main child actors, Rupert Grint is by far the better actor, demonstrated by the fact that he has also appeared in other films. Somehow though, Daniel and Emma get all the publicity.

I've stayed away from this forum until I completed the last book, but those concerned about Upright Man's language can rest assured that he has been banned from the forum.