Harry Potter was just as much a part of growing up for me as ill-fitting clothes, Cartoon Network, Nancy Drew, temporary tattoos, bubbles, and scooby snacks.
My mother and I used to fight over the books, hiding them in our rooms so the other couldn't outpace us and ruin the ending.
I remember countless midnight book and movie releases, and how could I forget Hogwarts Camp?
That's right you're looking at the Head Girl and Quidditch Captain of Ravenclaw two years running, but enough about me, let's get back to this post.I figured I'd choose my favorite scene from each Harry Potter movie.A great excuse to watch them all again. :D
But anyway here we go...
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The first Harry Potter film had a lot of work to do, not only would its success govern the continuation of the films, but it had to introduce us to the world of magic along with our hero, harry.
There's no better scene to encompass this splendor of new found magic then Harry choosing his wand, oh scrap that, Harry's wand choosing him.
Plus little Harry is so adorable!
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Ugh... like the book, this one is by far the worst of the series.
It follows my cardinal rule: seconds are always the worst whether it be books, movies, or children.
The only redeeming factor of this movie was Kenneth Branagh's HYSTERICAL performance as the magically inept fraud, Gilderoy Lockhart, on Hogwart's payroll as professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
And the best scene... well it's a bunch of scenes actually.
First we have the quidditch match where Harry is tormented by a rogue bludger,
then Lockhart's attempt to mend Harry's arm,
(No clip so you'll have to make do with this Lockhart montage)
and Madame Pomfrey's zingy one liner, "What'd you aspect? Pumpkin juice?"
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Another year at Hogwarts and another wondrous DA professor, Remus Lupin!
So it's only logical that my favorite scene is the brief but brilliant encounter between Neville, Lupin, and our dear friend the Boggart.
Ron's isn't too shabby either...
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
This one has a lot of great scenes, with triwizard tasks, Rita Skeeter, and plain old teen angst.
Seeing as this is the movie where the series really begins to take a turn towards the darker side of magic, it's only fitting that Mad Eye's introduction to the unforgivable curses take first place.
This is a close second though...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIdedTPn7YM&feature=player_embedded
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
There's only one scene to choose! The Ministry showdown.
Although any scene with Luna or Umbridge are great too! 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
It keeps getting harder to choose!
I'm going for comic relief this time... and the the winner is the liquid luck scene.
Perhaps that's a bit unfair ;)
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1
Well the whole movie is pretty spectacular but I have to go with the scene where Bellatrix tortures Hermione.Not because I'm eerily sadistic but because of the performances.
And as for Pt. 2, we'll have to wait and see now won't we?
It's amazing how many people devoted a part of their lives to Harry Potter and somewhat sad that it's all coming to and end.
This isn't the last we'll see of Harry though, because as cheesy as it sounds, it'll always live on in our hearts.
Bonus: A Very Potter Musical
The most romantic couple of all time! Quirrell and Voldemort!
Or Draco...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfm9rrCAdIg
Sorry some are links and some are videos... but I'm very picky about me clips. :)
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