In the wait before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, our fandom debated...and debated...and debated on many topics, one being the possible return and redemption of Percy Weasley. When we learned the news that actor Chris Rankin was to return as Percy for the final Harry Potter movie, we were all delighted; today it is perhaps bittersweet news that we learn he is indeed filming, for we know those scenes do involve the return of the prodigal son if you will, following some very dramatic, and very emotional moments for the beloved Weasley family. Yesterday, Chris said via his official Twitter: "morning all! back
in the trailer... learnt how to use my wand yesterday afternoon. I now
know how to attack and defend in 5 different ways!" Today the weather is a factor for all as he stated "back at hotel after an enjoyable afternoon's filming (if a little cold)."
TLC has gotten some reports over the past week that filming is ongoing this weekend on the outside lot at Leavesden Studios, where there are many green screens and various buildings that are thought to be used for the battle portion of the final movie. On a related note too, another photo from the set of Deathly Hallows has surfaced online on HP4U, this showing the inside of the Weasley home, and the kitchen.
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I somewhat disliked Percy all through the books, especially since OOTP, and was quite happy and surprised when he came to his senses in DH. But, like others have said, his return in the movie (as in the book) marks the start of an extremely sad passage.. :‘-( I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read about Fred dying. ;‘-( I was like "no, no, no, he can’t be dead, he can’t be dead! I’m not believing this, I won’t have this!"
i agree with mischiefmanaged…i haven’t been very fond of percy throughout the series (but i guess all families have a rather unenjoyable sibling somewhere)
Ah, very Shakespearean (?) we gain one back, and lose another. And we love them both, tragic! I sincerely hope they give Percy’s redemption the justice it deserves, it’s one of the main themes of the books, the effect of war on families. The Weasleys finally have their family put back together, and Fred is killed. Percy hasn’t really had too much contact with them for a long time, and a brother of his dies, both heartbreaking and so, so very sad at the same time, a true picture of how war effects the family. I REALLY hope they do it justice.
I somewhat disliked Percy all through the books, especially since OOTP, and was quite happy and surprised when he came to his senses in DH. But, like others have said, his return in the movie (as in the book) marks the start of an extremely sad passage.. :‘-( I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read about Fred dying. ;‘-( I was like "no, no, no, he can’t be dead, he can’t be dead! I’m not believing this, I won’t have this!"
Long Live Fred. We love you so much. <3