In order for a series to maintain momentum, each additional installment needs to raise the stakes. The Harry Potter series succeeds at this, particularly in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as the status quo is forever changed. The Triwizard Tournament lends itself to plenty of spectacle and drama, all of which lead to the game-changing moment in which Voldemort returns.
The film adaptation puts its own spin on the spectacle of the Triwizard Tournament. This is not the only difference from the books as certain elements from the books are altered, simplified, or even cut entirely. Check out these 10 differences between The Goblet of Fire book and film.
10 Dumbledore's Reaction To Harry Putting His Name In The Goblet Of Fire
Fans love to make fun of Dumbledore's over-the-top reaction to Harry putting his name into the Goblet of Fire. He runs toward Harry, grabs him by the shoulders, and accusingly shouts at him.
This is a stark contrast to Dumbledore calmly asking this question in the book. It's a strange moment in the film, as it blatantly contradicts Dumbledore's normally composed, compassionate, and calculated personality.
9 No Winky
Winky the house-elf is an important character in the book. She serves the Crouch family and plays an important role in the many secrets and revelations concerning Barty Crouch Jr.
Barty Crouch Sr. fires her and she ends up working in the Hogwarts kitchens, where Dobby does his best to help her. Despite Barty Crouch Jr.'s importance to the plot, Winky plays no role in the film.
8 S.P.E.W.
Enraged by Barty Crouch Sr.'s treatment of Winky and the treatment of all house-elves in the magical community, Hermione decides to create an organization named S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare). This is less wordy and more likely to fit on a badge than the initial name she thought of--"Stop the Outrageous Abuse of Our Fellow Magical Creatures and Campaign for a Change in Their Legal Status."
Despite her noble intentions, the campaign doesn't go over well. Most people see the house-elves as happy with their work and have no desire to change things. Even the house-elves are insulted by Hermione's attempts to disrupt their lives. Without Dobby or Winky in the film, there isn't an opportunity to incorporate the S.P.E.W. storyline in all of its glory.
7 Beauxbatons And Durmstrang
The movie depicts Beauxbatons as an all-girls school and Durmstrang as an all-boys school. This is not true in the books, as there are male and female students at both Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.
In fact, one of Beauxbatons' most famous alumni is the legendary alchemist Nicolas Flamel. The film's gender-stereotyped depiction of the schools makes them seem more one-dimensional than they actually are.
6 The First Task
Outsmarting a dragon in order to collect a golden egg while hundreds of people watch already sounds like an intimidating endeavor. The film makes the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament even more insane.
The Hungarian Horntail breaks free of its chains and chases a broomstick-riding Harry out of the arena. The dragon lays waste to part of Hogwarts' exterior as it chases Harry. Harry eventually flies back into the arena and secures the golden egg. The Hungarian Horntail never breaks free of its chains in the book and all the action is contained to the arena.
5 Neville Gives Harry The Gillyweed Instead Of Dobby
Harry needs outside help to figure out how to breathe underwater during the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament. The book has that help come in the form of Dobby as he gives Harry Gillyweed, a magical plant that will allow Harry to breathe underwater. Barty Crouch Jr.--while disguised as Mad-Eye Moody--manipulates Dobby into stealing the Gillyweed to ensure that Harry will make it through the Second Task.
In the movie, Neville is the one to give Harry the Gillyweed instead. Barty Crouch Jr. gives Neville a book that he knows will give Neville the idea for the Gillyweed.
4 Ludo Bagman
Ludo Bagman is absent from the film, but he's a relatively important character in the book. He's the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports and helps organize and judge the Triwizard Tournament.
There is some suspicion about Bagman and potential ties to Voldemort or his followers, but none of it comes to fruition. Bagman is a washed-up former Quidditch player with an unhealthy gambling addiction, unable to pay off his debts to goblins, the Weasley twins, and many others.
3 Missing Obstacles From The Third Task
The book features a number of difficult obstacles during the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament, most of which aren't included in the movie. There is a Sphinx guarding the closest route to the Triwizard Cup, who will only move aside and refrain from attacking if a riddle is answered correctly.
Other obstacles include Blast-Ended Skrewts, Boggarts, an Acromantula, and a golden mist that turns things upside down. Omitting all these obstacles makes the Third Task much less exciting in the movie.
2 Rita Skeeter As An Animagus
While the sensationalist journalist Rita Skeeter does appear in the film, she plays a smaller role than in the book. The movie also omits the most intriguing part of her story which is that she is an unregistered Animagus who can transform herself into a beetle.
Being a beetle allows her to eavesdrop on all manner of conversations and find juicy tidbits for her stories. Hermione uncovers the truth, and the threat of reporting Rita's unregistered Animagus status to the Ministry puts her in check for the time being.
1 Barty Crouch Jr.'s Fate
Barty Crouch Jr. suffers a dark fate in the book, as he receives a Dementor's Kiss, meaning that his soul is forever sucked out of his body. This makes him nothing more than a living vegetable and he is unable to testify before the Wizengamot or provide any useful information about Voldemort and his return to power.
The movie makes it clear that Crouch Jr. will be sent to Azkaban. The audience is never shown or told that he receives a Dementor's Kiss in any of the films, including The Goblet of Fire.
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