My thoughts on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1)

Phew, well it's been a while clearly. I'd like to say I've been busy but truth is there hasn't been anything really going on worth writing about - until now! 

If you know me at all, you'll know I'm a bit of a Harry Potter fan, and last night I went to see the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I had so many thoughts on it that I thought I'd just write them down here :) I'm going to go through some parts that I particularly enjoyed, and then some parts I didn't. This will contain SPOILERS so if you haven't seen the film yet or read the book, stop reading.. now!

Overall, I thought it was absolutely amazing! A very dark film compared to the rest, but it's 'dark times!' What seperates it so much from the other films is that there is no Hogwarts nearby, so Dumbledore to protect them. It really shows how much the three main characters rely on each other.

Although it was quite dark, I really liked how there were some funny parts in it. It's a tense film so you need to be able to laugh at some parts. I especially loved the way the 7 Harry's part was done.

The first thing I didn't really like was the way that Hedwig and Mad Eye Moody's deaths happened way too fast. That part didn't really seem emotional because it was all over within a few seconds, and never spoken of it again. 

Another thing I didn't like was the camping parts. So dull, and drags on forever. They could've cut a few scenes of it out seriously, unnecessary material. One thing I did like about the camping was the radio white noise in the background. The radio reminded the trio that it was a war going on everywhere else. It made it seem more like a war, not just 3 kids camping around, so I liked the way they used that.

I did absolutely love the Harry and Hermoine dancing scene. It was so goofy and amazing :) I liked the way that it's usually Hermoine who is taking charge, but this time it was Harry. He saw that she needed cheering up, and in such a crappy time as it is, they can just dance around like idiots in the tent, made me chuckle.

I also like how the movie shows the start of the Malfoy's beginning to weaken. How Lucius was so reluctant to hand over his wand to Voldemort. They really set that up for the second part of the movie, it was really well done.


When they go to the Lovegood's house, I thought the story of the Three Brothers about the sign was SO GOOD. It was told so well and it really stuck out to me. It was a risky move to put in the movie, but for me definately paid off I loved it! 

Only one major part I was disappointed about. In the Lovegood's house they didn't include the part about Luna's paintings. One of my favourite parts and I was so annoyed when I didn't see it in the film. I suppose it's not that bad because the rest of the film makes up for it!

There were some pretty jumpy parts in it too! The whole section at Godric's Hollow, was TERRIFYING. You just knew that something was coming and it was just way way too scary for a Harry Potter film.

(EDIT 29/12: After seeing the film again, I remembered a lot of things that I didn't include. Just thought I'd briefly go over them now)


Surprisingly I liked the wedding scene. I think it was quite well done, and I especially loved the way it was interrupted by news that the minister is dead. I got goosebumps then! When it said 'they are coming' and immediately Harry, Ron and Hermoine begin their journey with no planning. Well, Hermoine had her bag (which was also awesome btw!) but beginning their journey like that made me feel for them a lot more. They weren't prepared, none of them knew what they were doing!


If you ever talk to me in person about Harry Potter, you'll know that I'm not a fan of Harry and Ginny. I just feel they as a couple are so awkward together. They have absolutely no chemistry and it still confuses me why they are together. Why would you put your main character, with a character who didn't even have a part until the second book/film. Sorry JK Rowling, but what were you thinking?

Completely buzzing for the next part to come out July I think? The film ended on such a cliffhanger and I was a little worried about when they decided to split the film but they really pulled it off and loved how it ended. Very pleased :D so to make up for the 2 weeks I haven't done one of these, I've done an epic one. Enjoy :)