Still, some of the changes leave something to be desired.
Instead of including this, the film leaves Hermione behind to care for Ron after his sacrifice.
Sometimes, greatness can come from the most unlikely of places.
An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.
It’san early sign of his loyalty to Dumbledore, making it notable.
It becomes one of the earliest times Harry would have died without Hermione to save him.
Harry may be the hero, but he wouldn’t have made it very far without Hermione’s support.
However, this only shows off her skill with memorization, not critical thinking like the puzzle.
Hermione’s logic is much more important.
Before solving the puzzle, the book even has her say that few wizards bother with that skill.
InRon’s challenge, he shows off his loyaltyby sacrificing himself for his friends.
But Hermione dealing with the Devil’s Snare doesn’t share the same significance.
Cutting the potion challenge prevented Hermione from demonstratingwhy she was the best person to round out the trio.
Instead, she encourages him.
Both the books and the films includethe famous line, “Books and cleverness!
Cutting the potion puzzle not only took away a cool scene but stole an important moment for Hermione.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stoneis available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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