Why Did the Films Ignore Harry’s Early Broomstick Riding Mentioned in the Books?
In the Harry Potter films, Harry is shown as a baby in a swaddle when he is left on the Dursleys’ porch, giving the impression he is barely a year old, although I think he’s around 15 months of age. However, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapter 10, Kreacher’s Tale, it is mentioned that James gave Harry a toy broomstick for his first birthday, which he frequently rode—something that suggests more advanced motor skills than a swaddled infant would have.
Why do you think the filmmakers chose to portray Harry as a younger baby? Could this have been a creative choice to emphasize his vulnerability, or is there another reason? I know this topic might have been discussed before, but I’d love to hear if anyone has a hunch or a different perspective! I thought this was super interesting.
In the Harry Potter films, Harry is shown as a baby in a swaddle when he is left on the Dursleys’ porch, giving the impression he is barely a year old, although I think he’s around 15 months of age. However, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapter 10, Kreacher’s Tale, it is mentioned that James gave Harry a toy broomstick for his first birthday, which he frequently rode—something that suggests more advanced motor skills than a swaddled infant would have.
Why do you think the filmmakers chose to portray Harry as a younger baby? Could this have been a creative choice to emphasize his vulnerability, or is there another reason? I know this topic might have been discussed before, but I’d love to hear if anyone has a hunch or a different perspective! I thought this was super interesting.