Why Was There No Scene Like the Movie’s Cute Dancing Scene in the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Harry Potter Book?
The creators of the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 added a scene not present in the book, the cute dancing scene, to provide a moment of levity and intimacy between Ron and Hermione, amidst the dark and intense events of the final film. This creative addition aims to enrich the cinematic experience, making it somewhat different from the written narrative.
In the book, their relationship evolves through their interactions and shared experiences, particularly during the earlier parts of the story. The book's tone and style make it difficult to convey moments of intimacy that are easier to show in a film. While the book does not include a specific scene like the movie's dance, it does convey their feelings for each other through dialogue and actions, culminating in their eventual romantic relationship.
The Slight Discrepancy Between Book and Film
Despite some fans appreciating the charm of the added scene, others feel it diverges from the source material. This shows the difference between the ways a book and a movie can convey emotions and relationships. The added scene is a stylistic choice made to adapt the story for a cinematic experience and to provide a clearer moment of connection between Ron and Hermione.
How the Book and Movie Convey the Emotional Depth
The book tells us how Harry was feeling and how Hermione was behaving, and how they were dealing with things. The movie, on the other hand, shows things. The dance scene, for example, shows a very sad Hermione and a sweet Harry rallied to help her. This moment of kindness and levity allowed them to continue their journey, making it a beautifully crafted interlude in a story filled with darkness and sorrow.
Why the Dance Scene Was Needed
The book's narrative is filled with introspective moments and emotional turmoil, describing Hermione as keeping to herself during the day and crying to her pillow at night because she misses Ron. Harry is quietly brooding, shuttling away from Hermione, afraid that she will either blame him or decide to leave, like Ron. Ron’s absence is still a painful wound for Harry.
The movie, however, tackled the same situation in a visual manner. It showed Hermione and Harry both feeling sad and lonely, missing Ron, and their sadness was alleviated by a song that Harry invited Hermione to dance to as a comforting gesture and a way to connect without having to talk. For that moment, they forgot the pains, losses, and fears. They were best friends, enjoying each other's company without a care in the world.
But the spell of that moment was short-lived. The happiness of the dance could not erase Ron's absence and the hardships they still had to face with the third of their trio missing. No song or dance, no comforting gestures could change that reality.
Some fans appreciate this scene, as it provides a moment of levity in a story filled with depressing moments. It highlights the emotional depth of the relationship between Ron and Hermione, a depth that is more challenging to capture through words alone.