Just Saw the Film!

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By myself, because no one I live near is a Potter fan, so naturally that left me jonesing somewhat for the fandom I've abandoned. Somewhat... Anyway, I feel I have to share, so general impression on top, specifics under a cut for those who might consider such things spoilery.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 is an E-ticket, a wonderful

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[mundungus42]

*nods at your whole post*

Agreed that seeing the movie was much more pleasurable than reading the book. And I just finished re-reading the book, so I was doubly relieved.

I cried toward the end of the Prince's Tale, ditto the relatively understated ghost council when Harry used the Resurrection stone (though Lily looked quite grim most of the time). Poor Severus didn't even get an "I regret it" in the film, but I loved the wonderful irony of Voldemort talking about whether the elder wand serves only to him to the spy in his ranks. I also liked the way Griphook raised questions about Snape's loyalties all the way back in Shell Cottage, so Harry's sympathy for the dying Snape is perhaps a bit more understandable in context. I also like the change in Snape's last words before losing consciousness (I will not say 'dying' 'cos there's plenty of time for him to have taken Draught of the Living Death).

Harry/Ginny felt totally paested on yay in both movie and book, though bless her, Bonnie Wright gave it her all. Harry/Luna is one of the few Harry ships I read with pleasure because she's kind, funny, and full of wisdom that Harry needs. But Neville? FTW. Matt Lewis did a great job with the St. Crispian's Day speech- dignified, angry, and strong. Love!

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I loved the wonderful irony of Voldemort talking about whether the elder wand serves only to him to the spy in his ranks.

I did love that too--immensely. I might have been more moved by that scene if I hadn't read it before, then reread a zillion iterations in fanfic. It certainly wasn't the shock it was in the book. The Prince's Tale scenes hit me emotionally a lot more--like you, I liked the whimsy used. And Alan Rickman certainly delivered the goods there.

I also like the change in Snape's last words before losing consciousness (I will not say 'dying' 'cos there's plenty of time for him to have taken Draught of the Living Death

Hee. As I said, it almost makes me want to read fanfic again, just to reassure myself he's OK. ;-)