Summary
Among the many book-to-film adaptions,Harry Potteris one of the best.
While not an exact copy ofJK Rowling’s books, the films remain close to the original story.
Unquestionably, the worst scene in the entire series takes place inHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
The awkward attempt at romantic tension is just uncomfortable for the audience.
This moment exemplifies the destruction of Ginny’s character better than any other.
With absolutely no redeeming qualities, this mess of a scene is the worst of the entireHarry Potterfranchise.
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What Happens in the Worst ‘Harry Potter’ Scene?
As Ginny goes upstairs, she stops to wish Harry a Merry Christmas and tie his show.
The whole thing takes next to no time but is almost unwatchably awkward.
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Perhaps the worst part is there is no discernable reason for the scene.
With so much cut from that film already, why did this make it onto the screen?
While other scenes demonstrate the same personality-less Ginny Weasley, none are as egregious as the shoelace scene.
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As the series goes on, it almost gets better.
Ginny can be seen teasing her brothers at the Quidditch World Cup before the event meets an unfortunate end.
In her brief appearances, Ginny is unafraid to explode things and make a scene.
Yet all that characterization falls flat when she becomes Harry’s love interest.
No longer does she get development outside the weird romantic tension between her and Harry.
Nor is her friendship with Hermione explored on-screen.
None of that translates to the films.
Ginny and Harry’s relationship is different as well.
In the books, Ginny is loud and free.
She’s a Quidditch star and stands up to bullies.
Unlike Ron, Ginny gets invited to the Slug Club through her talent in Charms alone.
And by the later books, she is capable of normal interactions with Harry.
Their romantic relationship develops more naturally as they are seen first becoming friends and sharing less cringe-worthy moments together.
Ginny devolves from her mischievous and bold self to someone who is just there.
Not only does it ruin her character, but it also makes her relationship with Harry boring.
It’s no wonder fans ship him with other characters.
And this massacre is never more obvious than when she decides to tie Harry’s shoe.
