

Naturally, some parts had to be modified or cut entirely - there's no way to avoid that without making it a 10 hour movie - but the parts that were cut were either not critical to the story line, or will be easy to account for in the films to come. For fans of the books, you should find this adaptation a commendable reflection of Rowling's tale. The characters are growing up and are now facing more adult situations with more adult outlooks. For fans of the movies, you'll find this installment a little darker, a little grittier, and a little more involving. I'd hate to face the task of condensing a 700 page book into a movie - even a two and a half hour movie, but they've managed pretty well with this installment of the adventures of Harry Potter. Hermione asks Harry which potion ingredients Snape accused him of stealing and realizes they are the ingredients needed for the Polyjuice Potion. The trio speak about what Karkaroff was showing Snape on his arm.She recommends Harry goes to visit Dumbledore. Hermione believes his death, Harry's scar burning, and the Dark Mark at the Quidditch World Cup are related. Ron thinks that Fudge will prevent the story from leaking out to the public. Mad-Eye appears and Barty quickly leaves. Snape doesn't care about what Karkaroff has to say. Snape ignores him and removes house points from Fawcet and Stebbins, who briefly appear in the scene. Karkaroff tells Snape about the mark of his arm.The lead singer speaks with the audience and then starts the first song. Flitwick introduces the Weird Sisters at the Yule Ball.Harry tries to speak with Cho Chang, but as she is constantly surrounded by friends, he doesn't get the opportunity.She says yes, and two of their friends make gestures in the background. A Durmstrang student asks a girl to go with him to the Yule Ball.All the Hogwarts students then start to sing the school song. Dumbledore asks his pupils to welcome Durmstrang and Beauxbatons students.
