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New article from 'HBP' movie set 
MARCH 25, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: DanRadcliffe.com
In a new article
from the set of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie we hear from Daniel Radcliffe, director David Yates and producer David Barron.
The article describes the filming of the Christmas party scene at Slughorn's, Dan discussing Harry's relationship with Ginny and David Yates saying "the fifth [film] was pretty intense, but this one has more comedy in it."
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Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2584
Tikihaha says:
Yay!! I love this sort of insight into the filming! It's been a while since we've heard anything from the set, so now the excitement levels increase again.
Thanks HPANA!!
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 6:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 623
Fawkes's Lament says:
Oh, boy! I can't wait to see the Harry/Ginny romance!! Eek!! I'm SOOOOO excited.
God I wish I was Bonnie Wright.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 6:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1795
snapelupinfan says:
I really really hope it is NOT TRUE that the Harry-Ginny part is one of the main ones in this movie, I even get nightmares considering that the sixth installment will be a COMEDY. Gosh, I hope they show the important parts and not only the love problems, they aren't the most important thing, not in the sixth book and therefore shouldn't be in the movie!
I don't want to miss any important scenes relating to the whole story and movie 7, of course...
Now I can't sleep...
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 6:43 PM EST
Head Girl
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frannie says:
Good report. Can't wait for Harry and Ginny in HBP.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 6:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Linakekei says:
It's good to finally get some information about the movie after all the waiting. :)
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 6:51 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Good, comedy!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 6:58 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sounds good so far. I really wish there were a few more photos. I want to see how the new additions to the cast turn out.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 7:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
~Harry's true love~ says:
I can't wait to see it, It's going to be great even though i'm not a huge harry/ginny fan. Oh well, but I am very pleased about the whole comedy thing...you know why? Because when there's comedy comes Ronald Weasley! Yeah! I was missing my funny ronikins.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 7:27 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Ooh awesomeness!!!!
I really hope the scene they added doesn't ruin things..........
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 7:28 PM EST
Auror
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H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats cool. I can't wait to see that Christmas scene with Slughorn.. I'm really glad that theres going to be more comedy in this film.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 8:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1195
Krum says:
I do like how there will be more humor, but this movie also needs to incorporate the darkness that is so abundant throughout the book. It cannot be all humor.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
accio_kim says:
More humour means Ron gets a bigger part, finally. He truly is a comedic genius, RUPERT FTW!
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 8:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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BB_Sectumsempra says:
I agree with [u]snapelupinfan[u], i am excited to see the Harry and Ginny scenes but those are hardly the most important, and though the book is not so dark I do not think they should make the movie [b]comical[b], because it is in no way comical.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 8:32 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
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Yolis says:
Im happy that the movie is doing great...i really cant wait for the movie to come out...i cant wait for Ron to play Quddich..i think i spell it right..
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 9:07 PM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7551
AJ says:
I feel so guilty, because I'm really happy that there is going to be some Harry and Ginny action, but I really want to hear MORE about Ron and Hermione, RON AND HERMIONE!!!
GAH!!!!!
Sorry Harry and Ginny, I love you too; but I NEED R/Hr with a side of Lavender!!!!
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
Le*Soleil says:
Whooo! I'm happy that ships are finally going to be an important part of the films, and that Quidditch is back! I wonder how they're going to explain Quidditch though? Are they going to act like it's been there all this time? *shrugs* I guess we'll find out when the movie is released.
I'm almost scared for the cave scene though. I really hope Gambon can make his pain believable. But that's another topic. >_<
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST
Auror
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mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked cool!Interesting comments and insights.I'm glad to know that filming is going well and I'm really excited about this film.I'm so looking forward to the whole funny stuff,not to mention all the ackward romances going on.Indeed,I'm happy that they split DH into two films,coz they don't have to cut a lot of things going on the book and it will also gives justice to the final installment of the franchise.It definitely deserves a grand finale,right?
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 10:41 PM EST
Witch
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~AlyPotter~ says:
Very nice interview.
I like the whole romance stuff, but I hope that it does not overshadow the other more important stuff such as dumbledore's death and voldemort's past life and the horcruxes etc...
I really can't wait to see Slughorn's christmas party. It should be very funny.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 11:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 600
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Can't wait to hear more about HBP!
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 1:08 AM EST
Squib
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Jehess says:
Oh Yay!!!!!Cant wait for the affair with Harry and Ginny!?
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 2:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Bright Eyes says:
Nice little articles, I like the description of the actors in their white plastic chairs, focused and ready to go!
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 3:49 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2540
WickedLoz says:
snapelupinfan - You're right; H/G romance wasn't THE most important aspect of HBP (although most people would see Harry establishing a relationship with his soul mate pretty important..)
But W.B. stuffed up; there was pretty much no Ginny whatsoever in most of the previous movies.. OotP was meant to be her big coming out moment, yet most of her lines consisted of only "Reducto!" and all of her character-defining moments were cut.
So I'm guessing that they need to establish who Ginny is, and then establish H/G, because so far they have failed to do so, and this is why H/G is going to be massive. Well, that's my theory..
Anyway, I of course am excited about this.. But they better make the ending extremely dark with Dumbledore's death to make up for all the fluff.
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 6:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Nataly says:
WOW! More news about the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie ! Can't wait! :)
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 7:38 AM EST
Professor
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pretty_bonnie says:
Yay to Harry and Ginny! This is great news especially to Ginny fans who have waited for her time to shine! Luna and Cho had their chance to shine before. So this news would only show us that Ginny would be one of the key characters in this film. It's not like it's all about Harry and Ginny, you know. Go Harry and Ginny! Yay yay!
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 8:44 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
elfyears18 says:
I agree with Aj on this. =P What about Ron and Hermione oh plus, Lavender?
We can't forget about them also.
Harry and Ginny are alright. But, I am a HUGE Ron and Hermione fan.
I just want to see/hear some news about the drama/love scenes with Ron, Hermione, and Lavender.
Also, "the fifth [film] was pretty intense, but this one has more comedy in it."
I found Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince kind of dark, mysterious, mystifying, and the book had it's good/happy parts.
Comedy in Half Blood Prince...Hmmm... this is going to be quite interesting.
Either way, I am excited to see this film. It's going to be great. Hopefully. Hahahaha. =]
Ps, sorry about the long post.
-Elfyears18 <33333 xxx
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Veela~Girl says:
Wow sounds thrilling. I would love to have the chance to visit Leavesdon during filming like this reporter did! It's nice to hear the insight on the HBP film. Although I agree with those of you who are concerned that the 'romance' angle will overshadow the other important parts of this story, I am glad for the chance to see more character depth for Ginny and Harry as well. I am sure they won't turn it into a full-fledged romance movie, and we will still have our Snape/Dumbledore/Malfoy storylines in there.
Posted Mar 26, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST
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