6 Harry Potter Characters Robbed of Their Bookish Charm in the Movies

Yet since the announcement of a TV adaptation is now in the works by HBO Max, we can't help but wonder which characters could have been portrayed more accurately in the films previously.

Here are 6 characters from the movies that failed to capture their full depth from page to screen.

Harry Potter

Harry may remain one of our favorite protagonists from the franchise, but in the books, his character certainly had a whole lot more sass and wit than he did in the movies. Harry was always a bit of a rebel at Hogwarts, yet his cheeky comebacks in the face of conformity made him all the more relatable and quite hilarious at times. Film Harry could still be funny occasionally, but not to the same level as the books.

Ron Weasley

The unsung hero of the franchise, Ron, was an essential member of the book's main trio. He is consistently shown as brave and loyal, willing to do anything to help Harry and his friends. Sadly, the movies downplayed most of his badass moments. Yet, in the books, his bravery and strategic smarts were usually much more on display.

Ginny Weasley

One of the main complaints fans have about the HP movies is the way they very plainly portray Ginny. Alternatively, she has tons of depth and personality in the books, often shown as sassy, fierce, and with incredible spirit.

Unfortunately, the films toned her down, and many parts of her story were cut. She deserved way more screen time to shine.

Severus Snape

Snape was consistently a character you questioned. Was he a good or a bad guy? In the books, Snape is the definition of complex, with a mysterious aura in which you couldn't decipher his true motives. Ultimately he is a mix of good and bad. Yet the movies missed out on showcasing the full spectrum of his controversial character, which is a real shame.

Draco Malfoy

Draco Malfoy was the misunderstood bad boy of Hogwarts. He may have started out as just another school bully, but by the end of the series, he is a reformed character who begins to regret his actions.

Although the movies certainly demonstrate some of Draco's internal struggles, it is mainly watered-down compared to how the books present it, especially during The Half-blood Prince.

Lord Voldemort

Although it seems you surely couldn't fault a character who has become one of cinema's most well-known villains, 'He Who Must Not Be Named' had one shortcoming. The movie version made him simply a one-note baddie, focused on world domination. The books instead delve into his past as Tom Riddle, his fear of death, and his obsession with immortality. Although still very much a character to be hated and feared, Voldemort's additional backstory and motives explained gave him much more depth as a character.