Sorry, I guess I just dont see what the big fuss about Bill and Fleur are. I am a big fan of the books too, and I was disappointed when they changed Bellatrixs lines in the OOTP movie. But to tell the truth they need to work in Regulus to show that he was the one who betrayed the Dark Lord and stole and destroyed the real locket. Besides in my opinion it would be cool to see someone related to Sirius- like his brother I mean not just cousins. AS for the weasleys they already have Ginny, Ron, Fred, George. Percy. Molly and Aruther. I think they are just trying to spread the wealth of the wizarding families. I know more people who are attached to Lupin and Tonks because we hear more about them then the other two. Besides they need to be built up – they die- sobs.

but if you cant see that then sorry, I am not going to try and make you. I love all five movie and think that they are doing a great job. GO watch another book to film adaptation. ITs not just the HP books that have stuff left out.

I understand your point about fans being more attached to Lupin and Tonks coz we see them more, but that doesn’t mean they have change important information does it? God knows i hate Fleur as much as the next person but i still want to see her wedding because its an important event. Bill and Fleurs wedding gets crashed by death-eaters, not Lupin and Tonks! Bill’s wedding sets up the whole story of DH because thats when the TRIO are forced to go on the run. Again i know i’m repeating myself but JK Rowling chose Bill for the wedding scene and Greyback attack, not Lupin. To me that means we should see Bill and also, Bill and Lupin seem to have an equal amount of scenes in the last two books so why would they leave Bill out? I don’t understand where you are coming from sorry. If they made the film long enough they could fit everyting in they don’t have to ruin it by leaving out a big character. I noticed you said that we already have Ron Fred George Percy Ginny Molly and Arthur. But JK Rowling didn’t choose any of them for a wedding scene or to be viscioulsy attacked by Greyback. She chose Bill. I think we all should repect that as HP Fans. But we never saw Regulus in the book so why would we see him in the film. I think in the interview he said that Regulus is just in a photo thats all.

IF I were Yates and Kloves, the solution would be simple: At the end of HBP, Ron turns to Harry and delivers three lines “We can’t go after the Horcruxes right away. Remember ole Fleur Delacoeur? She and my oldest brother bill are getting married, Mum will kill us if we’re not there”

harry agrees, as in the book…no need to have the actors, just mention them.

but, hey folks, we’ll find out in seven months and 13 days….and whatever the film version of events is, we’ll all be there to see it, regardless.

Kerrie

They did cast a Bill Weasley. He was in movie 3 in that photograph. The actor that played him is Richard Fish. I think they will definitely cast him. They probably have got the same guy or they’ve cast someone new. There’s a good chance we just haven’t heard about it yet. The actor that’s playing Regulus filmed his part like 2 weeks ago and we’re just now finding out about the casting. We know that the burrow is going to be in movie 6 and we also know Greyback is going to be in there, so there’s a very good chance Bill will be too. Especiall since they’re taking the time to cast roles like Regulus and the Carrows.

I agree with you BellaSnape people who expect a book to film adaptation to be exactly like the book are always going to be in for a big disapointment. I really am not fussed about Bill and Fleur, I enjoyed them in the book but if they’re not in the movies…Oh well, I dont believe the movie or story line would suffer because of it. @ Kerrie I dont think the wedding was actually that important. It was what Harry learnt at the wedding that was crucial to the plot. And when they all turn into Harry to act as decoys 5 Harry’s instead of seven really wouldnt be that much of a big deal. Although I agree with you that Bill’s attack did remind the readers that the Weasleys were very vunerable. However by not including it I think the audiences will be more shocked at Fred’s death, and I dont nessessarily believe thats a bad thing. Yes JKR did choose Bill for the wedding and the attack ect and not Lupin and obviously she did that for a reason. But she also reads through the original scripts of the movies so I doubt she would have okayed it if she thought the plot would be damaged because of it.

hi tintanktonks interesting points you’ve made there. Just to let you know i don’t expect the films to be exaactly like the books but i would expect Bill to be included for all the reasons i mentioned earlier. In my eyes he has a big role in the last two books. I beleive the movies would definatley suffer a bit if they left him out. Particulary the wedding and Greyback scenes. They are two scenes that would look great on screen. CELIA: Yeah Bill and Charlie were cast for a photo but that was it. I have heard nothing about Bill for HBP. They left out Fleur so I would assume that means they’re leaving out Bill too. Also I read the leaked script for the extra Burrow scene and LUPIN was in it, not Bill. It seems (sadly and regretfully) that they are giving all Bill’s scenes to Lupin. I love Lupin but I also love Bill. I mean Bill and Lupin were in every scene together in the last two books (appart from when Lupin visits the trio at Grimauld place and has a fight with Harry) so surley Bill should at least be included. We see him just as much as Lupin. Sorry to repeat myself but you guys don’t seem to be getting my point lol. I’m giving up now. If you guys don’t mind a big character like Bill missing I can’t force you. But in my opinion is ridiculous and horribly horribly untrue to HP fans. And even if i wasn’t a book fan, Bill would make the movies themselves better (regardless of the book).

P.S. Tintantonks, i really don’t think JK Rowling has any real power with the editors/producers/script writers etc… If she did, OotP would have been much better and longer. Its obvious to me that JK Rowling just nods and smiles now when it comes to the movies. She’s hardly ever on the set so she doesn’t keep an eye on stuff. Stephanie Meyer is always on the set of Twilight because she wants it to be perfect. Now that is the sign of a true writer.

I think that if all fans could have there way the movies would be exactly like the books with nothing left out. And most likely about four hours long because of it! I do understand where you are coming from Kerrie I also was a fan of Bill and to a lesser exstent fleur because she made me laugh. In fact to some extent I prefer them as a couple to Tonks and Lupin but obviously the director would not have made the desicion not to include them for no reason. And although I know your not a fan of Yates until you see the movie I think you should give him the benefit of the doubt. After all it is in his best interests to make sure everybody enjoys his movies (including the fans!). Besides if you go to watch the film open minded you might find yourself pleased with the end result!

P.s Kerrie JKR said that OotP was her favourite out of the movies so obviously she felt it had represented the books well considering its a completely different medium. Also she said that when she read the origional script for HBP she read a line from Dumbledore where he mentioned something about a girl he once knew and she made the scriptwriter alter it because in her mind Dumbledore was gay. If she would protest against that it stands to reason that she wouldnt aprove of any other changes which undermine her main characters or important plot points. I dont think you’re are giving her enough credit.

I’m probably not giving her enough credit but I personally think JK is a little blind or something if she thinks OotP represented her book well. There was soooo much missing it was ridiculous. If i was JK Rowling i would have demanded St. Mungos be in OotP along with a couple of other big things that would have made the movie better and added characeter development. But whatever, its her book not mine. If she doesn’t care that they ruined OotP thats her choice. They didn’t just leave out a couple of things they completley butchered the story and changed information and totally ruined the relationships between the characters. At the end of the day there is no reason that OotP should have been only two hours twenty minutes. Goblet of Fire was actually a longer movie then OotP even though OotP was a much longer book. I don’t understand that at all… Thanks for understanding my point of view Tintantonks.

P.S. I would gladly watch a four hour HP movie if it included all the important stuff and i’ve heard many many HP fans say that on fourms etc. They could have an intermission, its simple! I’m glad they’re making DH into two movies hopefully they’ll do it justice but its Yates so i won’t hold my breath. I do try to be open minded and i don’t mind them leaving out minor stuff but when they change information and ruin character relationships and leave out a big scene like St. Mungos I just get fed up.

Just struck me: if there is no wedding for Bill and Fleur, than there will not be a Victoire for Teddy Lupin to snog!

;-)

Good point Budb, we can’t have that can we! I think Bill and Lupin probably have friendship in the last two books because they have Greyback in common, as well as both being in the order and supporters/friends of Harry. Thats probably why we see them together a lot in Deathly Hallows.

chuckle, we’ll just need to be patient and see….not much longer now!

i wonder when the publicity will kick in for the Harry and Ginny snog? and which of us, when re-watching SS, doesn’t see the King’s Crossing scene, that shot of Bonnie Wright saying “Good luck” to Harry/Dan, and think to ourself “HA, you’re gonna be snogging Harry!” ;-)