Denise Roper's Blog, page 18
November 11, 2010
Dan, Rupert, and Emma talk about DH1 with the Associated Press
Here's Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson answering questionsabout DH1 from the Associated Press.
The Will of Albus Dumbledore
This clip from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One was televised tonight during the ABC Family channel's broadcast of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Another DH1 preview will be shown tomorrow during Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
In this scene, Rufus Scrimgeour reads the will of Albus Dumbledore to Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
More Deathly Hallows Photos
Fleur is crying! Could this be the scene in which Bill tells everyone at the Burrow about Mad-Eye Moody's demise?
Harry and Luna at the wedding.
Hagrid and the Weasley brothers.
I'm glad we get to see a bit of Neville in Part One.
I'm eagerly awaiting the piano scene. Did you notice Harry in the background?
I love Xeno's Deathly Hallows pendant!
Poor Luna! What have they done to her?
Bellatrix is psychotic and Greyback is scary!
The escape from Malfoy Manor. Hermione really looks like she's in pain. I love how Ron is holding her!
First Reviews of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One
Here are links to some of the first reviews of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One. The first is a very positive one from HitFix.
The Telegraph UK has this review posted on their website.
I really liked Snitch Seeker's review. My favorite part is
In terms of performance Helena Bonham Carter plays Bellatrix as deliciously desperate to win Voldemort's affection. Jason Isaacs portrays Lucius Malfoy as if on the precipice of a nervous breakdown – all dishevelled, with a smattering of stubble. Rupert Grint takes us on Ron's emotional journey towards maturity, beautifully. Emma Watson has some really affecting scenes, most notably with her parents and some fantastic moments of comedy with Rupert. The pair work so well together and I for one cannot wait to see their sparring come to a head in the final film. There are many lovely scenes between Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert and Emma in general – some really nice moments that really encapsulate why readers everywhere are so in love with their characters. During Ron's abandonment, there are some touching sequences with Harry and Hermione…not to the extent of shipping them but you can see the potential for something happening, had Rowling chosen to write it that way.
This one is from Variety.
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117944031?refcatid=31
November 10, 2010
More Deathly Hallows Photos: Piano Scene, Malfoy Manor
A new photo of Ron and Hermione at the piano. This is so cute!
A lovely collage of the new R/Hr photos that was posted on tumblr today.
New Malfoy Manor picture of Greyback, Ron, and Hermione
Malfoy Manor collage from tumblr.
New Deathly Hallows Part One Pictures and a Deathly Hallows 2 Set Photo
The Trio in the "Will of Albus Dumbledore" scene.
Notice that Hermione has The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Ron has the Deluminator, and Harry has the Golden Snitch.
Harry and Ginny at the Burrow on the day of Bill and Fleur's wedding.
Is this the scene when Ron sees Hermione in her dress before the wedding? "Always the tone of surprise."
The Trio at the Muggle diner in London.
Dementor attack at the Ministry of Magic.
Hermione with and injured Ron in the tent.
Harry and Hermione
Harry and Hermione in the woods.
Bellatrix and Hermione at Malfoy Manor
Lucius and Draco at Malfoy Manor
Ron is worried about Hermione.
Ron and Hermione on the beach near Shell Cottage
On the set of Deathly Hallows 2: Ron, Hermione, and Neville (with the Sword of Gryffindor!) Is that one of the twins with Percy that I see?
Dobby Has No Master! New Deathly Hallows TV Spot
"You dirty little monkey!" bawled Bellatrix. "How dare you take a witch's wand, how dare you defy your masters?"
"Dobby has no master!" squealed the elf. "Dobby is a free elf, and Dobby has come to save Harry Potter and his friends!"–Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, page 474
November 9, 2010
Looking for the King
If you have not read Looking for the King: An Inklings Novel by David C. Downing, you may wish to read my review of it at http://phoenixweasley.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/my-review-of-looking-for-the-king-an-inklings-novel/
I just read a short interview with author David C. Downing here:
http://ignatiusinsight.com/features2010/ddowning_interview_nov2010.asp
While visiting the Ignatius Press website you may want to look at the books that they have published on Lewis and Tolkien. I've read nearly all of the Inklings-related titles that Ignatius Press has released, and just about every one of them was a great read. In the interview, David Downing made a statement with which I wholeheartedly agree: "I'm sure that part of my attraction to both Lewis and Tolkien is simply that both are master story-tellers. But there is also a power of Goodness in their work. As an English major in college, I spent much of my time reading contemporary novelists who are experts at portraying troubled people–selfish, neurotic. brutish, and downright evil. But very few twentieth century novelists besides Lewis and Tolkien (and Chesterton) have the power to show us what good people look like–characters with integrity, compassion, courage, and a willingness to sacrifice for others. I'm sure this ability to portray good characters convincingly is derived from their Christian world-view, a sense that ultimately, it is not evil or chaos, but Goodness that reigns in the universe."
I believe that this ability to portray good characters with whom readers can easily love or identify with is one of secrets of the success of the literary works of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and J. K. Rowling. Aren't Harry Potter and his friends good examples of characters who have "integrity, compassion, courage, and a willingness to sacrifice for others," as Dowling described it? Bonds of loyalty, love, and friendship strengthen Harry, Ron, and Hermione as much as Frodo and Sam on their seemingly impossible mission to defeat the Dark Lord. True romantic love can be found in Tolkien and Rowling's stories. Yes I like Aragorn/Arwen and Harry/Ginny as couples…
"I do not believe this darkness will endure." This is one of my favorite scenes from The Return of the King Extended Edition.
…but I just adore Faramir and Eowyn,…
A Hobbit Wedding
…Rosie and Sam, and these two stubborn kids:
My most favorite couple.
Every sinner who has turned away from temptation to follow the difficult path of repentance can find hope in the stories of Boromir of Gondor and Severus Snape.
"I would have followed you, my brother, ...my captain, ...my king."--Boromir to Aragorn
This beautiful fanart, "Severus and Lily" by Wmash, can be found at deviantart.com.
"All the heroes in all the stories in the world are heroes only because they are in some ways like Jesus."–Peter Kreeft in Because God Is Real, page 212.
The loving self-sacrifice of Lily Evans Potter, her brave son Harry, humble Frodo Baggins, wise Gandalf, and Aslan all resonate with the Greatest Story Ever Told, the story of Christ. Seek and ye shall find: if you look for the King of Kings in these stories, you will find him.
What are your thoughts on my ramblings? Comments are welcome. 
Deathly Hallows "Characters" Featurette and New Interviews with the Cast, Director, and Producers
This was posted by masterofmystery at Snitch Seeker today:
Comcast has released a nearly-five-minute long behind-the-scenes look at the new and old characters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I. Prominently in the feature are new scenes and interviews with Bill Weasley (Domhnall Gleeson), Xenophilius Lovegood (Rhys Ifans), Rufus Scrimgeour (Bill Nigh), Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane), and Mad-Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson). Many new scenes from the Burrow and wedding, Malfoy Manor, the Lovegoods' home, and the Ministry of Magic are shown throughout, as well.
Hooray for Bill/Fleur! Julie Walters is right: Bill Weasley is just too cute. Does anyone know where I can get a better quality version of this video?
Here's Daniel Radcliffe's new interview. The questions that he is answering are listed at the beginning of the video.
I loved that Dan identified Harry, Ron, and Hermione as selfless heroes: "What's at stake is more important then their individual lives." All three are willing to sacrifice themselves to stop Voldemort and make the world a better place.
Rupert's interview is next.
Here's Emma Watson.
Here is director David Yates's interview. He mentions Harry's "crisis of faith" in Dumbledore, which I have discussed on this blog before. He also talks about Ron and Hermione's relationship and how we really want to see them get together.
Producer David Heyman's interview is next. He alludes to Ron and Hermione's crisis of faith in Harry.
Here is producer David Barron's interview.
Ralph Fiennes, on Voldemort.
Helena Bonham Carter, on Bellatrix.
Rhys Ifans portrays Luna's dad, Xenophilius Lovegood. "When he's pleased, he says fabby. When he's happy, he jumps up and down. And when he's ecstatic, he skips." lol! Luna apparently takes after her dad.
Next, Jason Isaacs talks about Lucius Malfoy.
Bill Nighy on Rufus Scrimgeour and the objects bequeathed to the Trio in Dumbledore's will.
Hem, hem. Imelda Staunton on Dolores Umbridge.
Tom Felton on Draco Malfoy. I liked his analysis of the character.
Thanks to Snitch Seeker for posting all of these videos on YouTube. I saw this on Tumblr today and thought it was really cute:
November 8, 2010
Collider's BTS Deathly Hallows Footage
Watch Ron and Hermione at Malfoy Manor beginning at 1:24. I love the way she runs into his arms and the way he holds her.
Molly and Arthur are dancing at the wedding beginning at 2:50. They are too cute! This part is soooo funny.
Ron and Hermione are holding hands and running during the Death Eater attack at the wedding beginning at 4:02.
@ 4:35: Enter Severus Snape.
