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Harry Potter’s sidekick Ron Weasley played by Rupert Grint, has been a crucial part of the magical storyline – at least, that’s what is mentioned in J.K. Rowling’s books. In the novels, Ron finds himself on a hero’s journey while helping his best friend defeat the Dark Lord. But unfortunately, in the movies, Ron had become a person quite different from his book-accurate depiction.
Much like the films failed to show Harry’s brilliance as a wizard and portray Hermione’s wisdom beyond her age, they also consistently robbed Ron of his true qualities that made him a loyal friend. Particularly a part fromPrisoner of Azkaban(often considered one of the best sequels), fans pointed out significant changes that were made to Ron’s character to readers’ dismay.
Disservice to Ron Weasley inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanFilm
In the realm of cinematic adaptations, the transition from page to screen is often fraught with challenges. But it seems that theHarry Potterfilms did justice to the majority of J.K. Rowling’s storyline and characters, considering the popularity of the franchise among casual moviegoers as well as Potterheads. Nonetheless, upon closer inspection, there appeared several critical changes made to character portrayals.
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Particularly in the case of Ron Weasley, the beloved sidekick from the Golden Trio, fans believe that the films did a major disservice to the character. WhileJ.K. Rowlinghad crafted Ron as a brave and loyal soldier, the movies somehow managed to turn him into an annoying and scared little friend of Harry, whose onlytalent was Wizard’s Chess. Specifically takingsnippetsfromPrisoner of Azkaban, fans highlighted severely frustrating alterations.
The one thing that upsets me in this movie is how they changed Ron’s lines, like in DADA and Snape is teaching, in the book he defends hermione and gets a detention but in the movie he just says “he’s got a point you know” like smh ron would NEVER agree w snape, and they also gave one of his BEST lines in the series to hermione (“if you want to get harry, you’ll have to kill us too!” WHILST STANDING ON A BROKEN LEG) it just makes me so annoyed that they make him seem so much more annoying in the movies.@janeisabel222 wrote.
In the book, one of Ron’s defining moments occurs in Professor Snape’s Defense Against the Dark Arts class. During a tense exchange when Snape criticized Hermione, Ron staunchly defended his friend. This act of loyalty, though resulting in Ron receiving detention, underscored his unwavering support for his friends. However, in the movie adaptation, this pivotal moment is reduced to a throwaway line: “he’s got a point, you know”.
The film surprisingly saw Ron Weasley siding with Severus Snape after hehumiliated Hermione Granger. This change not only diminished Ron’s character but also shifted the focus from his essential qualities of loyalty and bravery and turned him into a coward.
Significant Alterations Made to Ron Weasley’s Character Throughout the Film
Well, if it were just one change made to Ron’s character throughoutHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, fans would have probably ignored it. But considering howAlfonso Cuarón‘s movie consistently made changes toRupert Grint‘s character, Potterheads couldn’t help but point out the mistakes. Often wondering how J.K. Rowling allowed these unbelievable alterations to slide,Harry Potterfans highlighted the other disservices.
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Apparently, the film adaptation reassigned one of Ron’s most iconic lines to Hermione. In the book, when Ron first meets Sirius Black, who appears as a runaway prisoner looking for Harry, Ron makes a bold declaration, “if you want to get Harry, you’ll have to kill us too”, while limping on a broken leg. Being a total badass,Ron portrayed his courageand selflessness in the book.
Unfortunately, the movie stole Ron’s essence and offered the line toEmma Watson‘s character Hermione. This led Hermione to defend Harry while Ron just whimpered in the background. But this isn’t the first time in the movie that Ron is robbed of his moments of bravery. In the books, during Sirius Black’s attack near the Whomping Willow, Ron had pushed Harry out of the way. Unlike in the movie where he was dragged into the Shrieking Shack like a helpless rag doll.
These changes, while small, contributed to a portrayal of Ron that fans found less appealing compared to his book counterpart. The film’s modifications have led to a perception of Ron as more irritable and less loyal, overshadowing the depth and warmth that his character embodies in J.K. Rowling’s writing. While adaptations inevitably require changes for various reasons, the amount of alterations made to Ron’s character became a cause of frustration for those who cherished Ron’s original depiction.
Harry Potterfilms are currently available to watch on Max.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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