The article discusses 10 scenes from the Harry Potter movie series that were deleted or not included in the final version of the films. These scenes include:
1. A scene from the first film where Hermione is initially disliked by Ron and Harry, but they later come to her aid when she is crying in the restroom.
2. A scene from the second film where Harry overhears Hufflepuffs gossiping about him being the heir of Salazar Slytherin.
3. A scene from the second film where Ron and Harry visit Hermione in the hospital wing and discuss the diary of Tom Riddle.
4. A scene from the third film where Ron tries to cheer up Harry after he is not allowed to go to Hogsmeade.
5. A scene from the fourth film where the Hogwarts students sing their school song, which is a tradition that is not shown in the film.
6. A scene from the fourth film where Professor Snape catches couples hiding in carriages during the Yule Ball.
7. A scene from the fifth film where Dolores Umbridge gives a monologue that shows her confused and conflicted personality.
8. A scene from the sixth film where Harry and Dumbledore go on a mission to find a Horcrux, and Dumbledore has to drink poison that causes him to hallucinate.
9. A scene from the seventh film where Dudley says goodbye to Harry and shows a more empathetic side.
10. A scene from the seventh film where Draco Malfoy has a change of heart and throws Harry his wand to help him defeat Voldemort.
These deleted scenes provide additional insight into the characters and their relationships, and add depth to the story.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Harry Potter film series is based on books by J.K. Rowling.
2. The first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," was released nearly 20 years ago.
3. In the first film, Ron and Harry became friends almost immediately after meeting on the Hogwarts Express.
4. Hermione was initially not friends with Ron and Harry, and was even ostracized by them.
5. In the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," many events were not included in the film adaptation.
6. In the book, most of the school believes Harry is the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets.
7. A deleted scene from the film shows Harry overhearing a group of Hufflepuffs gossiping about him.
8. In the film "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," a deleted scene shows Ron trying to cheer up Harry after he is left out of a trip to Hogsmeade.
9. In the film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," a deleted scene shows the Hogwarts students singing their school song.
10. In the film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," Dolores Umbridge is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
11. Umbridge refuses to teach students how to use magic in practice and tries to convince everyone that Harry is lying about Voldemort's return.
12. In a deleted scene from the film, Umbridge gives a monologue that shows her confusion and conviction that she is doing the right thing.
13. Professor Dumbledore and Harry go on a mission to find a Horcrux in the film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
14. Dumbledore has to drink poison, which causes him terrible hallucinations and weakness.
15. In a deleted scene from the film, Harry says he is not worried because Dumbledore is nearby, and they both rely on each other.
16. In the film "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," Harry says goodbye to his Dursley family as they leave to escape Voldemort.
17. In a deleted scene from the film, Dudley says goodbye to Harry and presses his hand, showing that he has grown as a character.
18. In the film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," Draco Malfoy is forced to become a Death Eater to please his father.
19. In a deleted scene from the final film, Draco changes his allegiance and helps Harry by throwing him his wand to attack Voldemort.