This chapter introduces the character of Dobby the house-elf. Dobby has much more of a presence in the books than he has in the movies, so he’s important to the series. Harry […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 1: The Worst Birthday
The second book in the Harry Potter series starts the same as the film; at the Dursley’s home in Surrey. Harry’s Uncle Vernon is annoyed by Harry’s owl, Hedwig. “You’ve forgotten the […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 17: The Man With Two Faces
The final chapter of the first book has a lot going on in it. The main event is depicted well in the film; it only loses some of the details. This chapter […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 16: Through the Trapdoor
The school year is almost over, and while the students are busy taking exams, Harry is also convinced Voldemort is about to return and to come for him. There’s more details to […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest
Looking at the title, those who have only seen the films will think there’s not much here that didn’t make it into the film. They would be wrong. We start with the […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback
Most of what’s important in this chapter makes it into the film, although Norbert the dragon spends more time with Hagrid before he’s found out. Quirrell, however, must have been braver than […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 13: Nicholas Flamel
This chapter is depicted pretty well in the films, with just details from the books missing that expand the story and characters. There’s not a lot missing that’s a big loss, but […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised
Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow. The lake froze solid and the Weasley twins were punished for bewitching several snowballs […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 11: Quidditch
This chapter is about Harry’s first Quidditch match, and also gives the reader much more detail about the sport, as well as the school happenings. It was really lucky that Harry now […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 10: Halloween
As I reread this, I’m seeing more and more how much this book focuses on just the kids being kids at school and less on the mystery of The Sorcerer’s Stone. In […]
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