How Many Chapters Were Skipped In Harry Potter 5?!

How Many Chapters Were Skipped In Harry Potter 5?

Character changes

[edit] Left out of movie
There are some characters that are in Order of the Phoenix who are cut from the film adaptation, or not shown by name. They are (in order of appearance) Mundungus Fletcher, Mr. Prentice (Muggle resident of Little Whinging), Hestia Jones, Dedalus Diggle, Walburga Black (Sirius Black's mother: her voice is heard but she is not seen), Bill Weasley, Eric Munch, Perkins, students mentioned specifically by name by the Sorting Hat, Professor Binns, Peeves, Michael Corner, Terry Boot, Dennis Creevey, Marietta Edgecombe, Anthony Goldstein, Warrington, Montague, Theodore Nott, Dilys Derwent, Broderick Bode, Miriam Strout, Madam Puddifoot, Fortescue, Griselda Marchbanks, Professor Tofty, and Williamson (Auror).


[edit] Additions
William Melling returns as the Gryffindor boy Nigel, who was invented for the fourth film.

Narcissa Malfoy


[edit] Previously cast characters not returning
The following characters have roles in the book version and have appeared in previous films, but did not reprise their role. The character they play is either recast or cut.

Role Actor Status Source Appeared in…
Angelina Johnson Tiana Benjamin Withdrew [1] GF
Miles Bletchley David Churchyard Cut [2] CS
Adrian Pucey Scot Fearn Cut [2] PS, CS
Ernie Prang Jimmy Gardner Cut [3] PA
Stan Shunpike Lee Ingleby Cut [3] PA
Dobby (voice) Toby Jones Cut [4] CS
Pomona Sprout Miriam Margolyes Cut [5] CS
Rita Skeeter Miranda Richardson Cut [6] GF
Madam Hooch Zoe Wanamaker Cut [2] PS
Bozo the Photographer Robert Wilfort Cut [6] GF





[edit] Plot differences
Item Book (origin of story)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2007 film
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix



O.W.L. Examinations The book stresses the importance of these examinations and we are able to understand more about the examinations, including Practical Examinations conducted by external professors. In the Defence Against The Dark Arts Practical Examination, Harry's professor was impressed with his abilities and urges him to show him a full corporeal Patronus for a bonus point. Only one scene of the O.W.L. Examination is shown, in which Fred and George Weasly decided to pull their last prank on Umbridge. Nothing is mentioned about external professors as we see Umbridge being the chief examiner and nothing is mentioned about Practicals



Prefects Two students from each house are selected at their fifth year to represent the respective houses as Prefects. Ron and Hermione were selected as Gryffindor Prefects while Draco and Pansy were selected as Slytherin Prefects and so on. Harry seems relatively upset as many saw him being second to Ron. At the end, Dumbledore explains why he did not select Harry as a Prefect. Nothing is mentioned about the Prefects. Ron and Hermione remain as normal students.
Hogwarts The school is portrayed as a place where nothing electric is used. Rock music can be heard playing in the Gryffindor common room, as well as a radio, and Umbridge uses a public address system upon being made Headmistress. A decree stating that no music will be played during study hours is also passed.
Dumbledore and Harry's talk at the end After the incident at the Department of Mysteries, Dumbledore had a talk with Harry (who was on a rampage), explaining to him why he was kept in the dark for so long, explaining to him more about the prophecy and why Dumbledore seems to be avoiding eye-contact with Harry. Dumbledore only talks to Harry in a brief scene, not explaining important plot details which may leave fans who do not read the books with plot holes. Also, Harry does not go on a rampage.
The Prophecy Harry took the Prophecy and after an intense battle at the Department of Mysteries, the Prophecy is destroyed by accident, causing failure of everyone at the scene to know what the Prophecy is all about. However, at the end, Dumbledore explains in thorough detail to Harry about the Prophecy, telling him that it was Trelawny who gave that prophecy during her interview with Dumbledore. Dumbledore also tells Harry the entire Prophecy. Upon grabbing the Prophecy, the Prophecy immediately recites briefly. Harry and his friends hear the Prophecy and so did Lucius Malfoy as he was sneaking up on them in the shadows. Throughout the movie, the complete prophecy is neither heard nor explained by Dumbledore at all. Only a brief few sentences is heard. The origin of the Prophecy, who the Seer is, who heard the Prophecy and more is not explained by Dumbledore to Harry. The Prophecy is given to Lucius who drops it on accident.
Umbridge Umbridge is introduced as Undersecretary to the Minister in Harry's "hearing", after which she becomes Defense teacher, High Inquisitor, and Headmistress. A total of eight decrees are passed in this book, seen everywhere in the school. Umbridge is first mentioned by name in Hogwarts by Dumbledore. She becomes Defense teacher, still using only theory. Her role as High Inquisitor is expanded to include blasting apart kissing students among many more things, and almost one hundred decrees are passed, all posted by the Great Hall. One of them is not in the book - students will submit to questioning about illegal societies, which will lead to the D.A.'s fall. She becomes Headmistress too. However, at the hearing she is mentioned as Madam Undersecretary though her name is not revealed.
Umbridge's Fireplace Harry sneaks into Umbridge's office to conduct an urgent check on Sirius after his Voldemort's false vision, via floo network. He meets Kreacher, who lied to Harry that Sirius is indeed at the Department of Mysteries. Harry panicked, at the same time, Umbridge returns and pulled Harry out. Harry attempted to use the floo network but before he could enter, Umbridge returned.
Dudley Demented Harry lay in the flower bed below the open window of the Dursleys' house listening to the news on the television for anything unusual, but there's nothing unusual reported. He soon goes to the park and sits on the swing. Dudley has to lose his gang once he sees Harry. They both walk back to Number 4 Privet Drive. Dudley antagonizes Harry until he gets angry and threatens Dudley with his wand. As they pass through a dark alleyway, a chill starts brewing and Dudley suspects Harry. Two Dementors approach the cousins. Harry conjures a Patronus Charm, and Dudley becomes unwell and hears voices. Mrs. Arabella Figg rescues Harry, and explains her identity as a Squib. They escort Dudley home, Arabella expressing her anger toward a lazy wizard guard Mundungus Fletcher (who apparates for a late rescue) and explaining why Harry's on the watch. The film opens with Harry already being at the park on the swing and there's a dull radio voice-over in the wind explaining nothing unusual. Dudley approaches Harry with his gang who start antagonizing him on the spot until Harry gets angry and threatens Dudley with his wand. A storm begins to brew with Dudley suspecting that Harry is causing it. The gang scrambles, followed by Harry and Dudley running back to number 4 Privet Drive. While passing through a tunnel, two Dementors enter and attack. Dudley slips on the icy floor and becomes unconscious. Harry performs the Patronus Charm to drive off the dementors. Arabella Figg sees the attack, and she escorts Harry and Dudley home, briefly explaining to Harry that she's been watching him on Dumbledore's request. While she obviously knows of he wizarding world, there is no mention of her being a squib,
A Peck of Owls When Harry arrives home with Dudley, both Petunia and Vernon are shocked to see their son in this state. Vernon has a row with Harry and even threatens to kick him out of the house after Dudley, who is still dazed, blames Harry, Harry explains what occurred, revealing parts of the wizarding world to them. Petunia surprises everyone by revealing that she knows that dementors are the guards of Azkaban. Her previously unrevealed knowledge of the wizarding world makes Harry curious. Many owls zoom through the Dursleys' open window, dropping off letters, one from the Ministry of Magic stating that Harry's been expelled from Hogwarts because of his use of magic, and that he is to appear at a trial. Other letters are from Sirius Black and Arthur Weasley saying to stay where he is. Vernon is about to kick out Harry when an owl arrives with a howler from Dumbledore (though Harry does not recognize it) addressed for Petunia. After being ignored by her it bellows "remember my last, Petunia". Petunia says that they must let Harry stay, but gives no further explanation. When Harry arrives home with Dudley, Petunia is shocked to see her son at this state, Vernon soon realizes the situation and begins fuming at Harry when Dudley, who is still dazed from attack, points to Harry as the cause. Harry does not mention the dementors or the wizarding world, Instead of having a nervous-breakdown at her son's condition, Petunia seems relatively calm, hinting to the readers[[1]] she could have known something. A single owl zooms through the window with a letter form the Ministry, the letter becomes like woman's face and informs Harry he's been expelled from Hogwarts because of his use of magic and is to be present at a trial. No howler to Petunia is sent from Dumbledore,
Advance Guard After Harry prys at Petunia knowledge of magic world, he is sent to his room. Harry sends a letter to Sirius about the ordeal. Days later, the Dursley leave to recieve a so-called prize they won. At their absence, noises are heard downstairs, Harry investigates only to find a large group of people at the doorway of the Dursleys, two of which he knows: Mad-Eye Moody (who Harry is a little uncomfortable to see after his 4th years experience) and Remus Lupin who have come to take Harry to Grimmauld Place the Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. Two other prominent characters of the large group were Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora Tonks who Harry does not know. Tonks helps Harry pack and reveals her Metamorphamagus powers to him. After questioning about the trial, Harry is enchanted by Moody to become partially invisible. They all depart on brooms Harry to follow Tonks. On the flight some negotiating on what route they should take happens. After the Dursleys leave to get Dudley help (making it secret as possible), Harry goes to isolate himself in his room. That night after dreaming a strange dream, Harry sees that his locked door is suspensefully unlocking. The door opens to reveal a group of three people: Mad-Eye Moody, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora Tonks who have come to take Harry to Grimmauld Place, the Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. The scene cuts to Harry and the Advance Guard (which only consists of 5 people) exiting #4, Privet Drive. After Harry questions on the trial and Tonks is introduced to the audience along with her powers, the party departs on brooms, Harry to follow Tonks.
Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place At their destination, Moody gives a note written by Dumbledore with the address of Grimmauld Place to Harry, who reads it and then a door to Number Twelve appears between Eleven and Thirteen. Lupin opens the door with his wand and they enter. Mrs. Weasley greets Harry and tells him the meeting of the Order has started so he can go up to see Hermione and Ron. Once he meets them he expresses his anger on how he's been isolated over the summer, and they tell him they've swore to Dumbledore to not inform Harry on any news. Fred & George apparate in and they use the Extendable Ears to spy on the Order's meeting. On the descent for dinner, the portrait of Sirius's mother curses the visitors. At their destination, Moody taps his staff on the ground causing Number Eleven and Thirteen to split apart revealing Twelve. They enter without unlocking the doors. Mrs. Weasley greets Harry and tells him the meeting of the Order has started so he can go up to see Hermione and Ron. Upon his ascent, he spots Kreacher. Once he meets Hermione and Ron he expresses his feelings on the dementor attack and his expulsion, and they tell him they've swore to Dumbledore to not inform Harry on any news. Fred & George apparate in and they use the Extendable Ears to spy on the Order's meeting, but Crookshanks foils their eavesdropping.
Astronomy attack During Harry's Astronomy O.W.L Exam, Umbridge and five auror's attempt to apprehend Hagrid at his hut. McGonagall, in the middle of the attack, gets hit with a several stun jinxes, while protesting Umbridge's course of action. Possibly filmed, but left out of the movie's theatrical release.
The Battle of the Department of Mysteries Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville, Ginny and Luna are chased from the room containing the prophecies. While attempting to escape, Hermione sustains serious injury and becomes incapacitated. In the confusion, Harry and Neville are then to the entrance of the department by the Death Eaters. Once there, they find Ron, who was hit by a spell, as well as Ginny, who had a broken ankle. Harry and Neville run with Ron into the Thought Room of the department, which is filled with rows of green aquariums, each containing a brain. Ron is attacked by the brains and Luna is knocked unconscious. Harry and Neville are then chased into the Death Chamber which holds the archway with the black veil. Harry is confronted by Lucius Malfoy and instructed to hand over the prophecy. Reinforcements arrive in the form of Dumbledore and the rest of the Order of the Phoenix, and in the ensuing battle, the prophecy is destroyed accidently by Neville while he and Harry are attempting to escape, and Sirius is murdered by his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange with a spell, which pushes him through the Veil. While Voldemort and Dumbledore duel Voldemort fires off many killing curse at Dumbledore who brings the golden statues to life to protect himself. Also, Fawkes protects Harry. In the film, the battle is condensed into three rooms (the room holding the prophecies, the Death Chamber and the entrance hall) and none of the characters sustain any serious injuries. Luna Lovegood uses the Levicorpus spell against a Death Eater even though this spell, invented by Severus Snape as a student at Hogwarts, is not discovered until the sixth book when Harry is given Snape's old potion book. The portion in the Thought Room is omitted. Sirius gets hit by the killing curse then falls backwards through the Veil and disappears. In the battle between Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort, not a single killing curse is made nor the statues never come to life. Fawkes was not present.
Cho, Marietta, and Hermione's Hex Marietta Edgecombe told Umbridge of the Room of Requirement, but said nothing more once Hermione's SNEAK hex activated. Cho Chang told Umbridge of the Room of Requirement, presumably under the influence of veritaserum during Umbridge's questioning of the students (seen in the film, and later mentioned by Snape in Umbridge's office, that she had used his last bottle to "interrogate Miss Chang"). Hermione's hex was omitted, possibly confirming that Cho was under Veritaserum.
Harry and Cho Harry and Cho date on Valentine's Day and have a shouting fight about Marietta after the D.A. is discovered. They do not talk to each other afterwards and soon break up. Valentine's is cut entirely from the film. After the betrayal, we see nothing of them together anymore.
Harry's Punishment from Umbridge Harry is forced to attend several detentions with Umbridge, where she cruelly makes him write the line 'I must not tell lies.' repeatedly with a special quill, which magically cuts into Harry's hand and uses his blood for ink, leaving scars on his hand. Harry only attends one detention with Umbridge on his own, where he receives the same punishment. Harry later endures it again, along with Ron, Hermione, and the rest of the members of Dumbledore's Army after Umbridge discovers the group. Later it's revealed that Umbridge uses it against several students for various 'crimes'.
Dobby and the Room of Requirement Dobby tells Harry of the Room of Requirement, and later comes to the Room to warn Harry Umbridge was coming. Dobby doesn't appear in the film at all. Instead Neville accidentally discovers the Room of Requirement accidentally, and the D.A. learns they've been discovered when Umbridge blasts the hidden door to the Room, hence all the D.A. members save Cho, serve detention. Also, the Room of Requirement has a bulletin board where the list of members, a picture of Cedric Diggory, and the picture of the original Order (Sirius gave it to Harry in the film) are there.
Mrs. Black, Buckbeak and Phineas Nigellus Mrs. Black's portrait can occasionally be heard shrieking in Grimmauld Place. Phineas speaks with Harry from his portrait, and later visits Grimmauld Place in search of Sirius, after learning of his death in the Department of Mysteries. Buckbeak is kept in a room upstairs in Grimmauld Place. Mrs. Black and Buckbeak were omitted. Phineas appears only briefly, in his portrait in Dumbledore's office, after the attack upon Mr. Weasley in the Department of Mysteries.
King's Cross While at King's Cross, the group are escorted by the Advance Guard. Sirius comes along but only in dog form. While at King's Cross, Sirius arrives in animagus form changing into human form in a waiting room. Harry enter the room with Mad-Eye Moody and Tonks guarding the door. Sirius gives him the photo of the old Order of the Phoenix. (In the book, Mad-Eye Moody showed it to him.)
Luna Lovegood Harry, Ron and Hermione meet her in the train to Hogwarts. The trio meet her in the carriage to Hogwarts after the train ride and is introduced by Hermione instead of Ginny.
The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black Mrs. Weasley and the children are cleaning the Black house and find many dangerous family heirlooms, among them a heavy golden locket which no one can open. Sirius shows Harry the Black Family Tapestry explaining about his brother Regulus and how he became a Death Eater but later defected and was killed. He also revealed to Harry that he is related to the Weasleys, Tonks, Bellatrix Lestrange, and the Malfoys. Harry finds the room with the Tapestry in Grimmauld Palace during Christmas Break, and Sirius explains some things about it. Regulus and his other relatives are not mentioned at all, only Bellatrix. The cleaning scene is omitted and the heavy golden locket is not mentioned at all. The information about Regulus and the locket have been held by many fans to point towards major plot points for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Occlumency The last day of the Christmas holiday at Grimmauld Place, Snape tells Harry and Sirius that Harry will be having Occlumency lessons back at school. Immediately after Harry's dream about Arthur being attacked (before Christmas), while everyone is in Dumbledore's office Harry learns he will be having Occlumency lessons in Snape's office, starting immediately.[2]
Pensieve Scene Whilst Snape is out of his office, Harry looks into Dumbledore's Pensieve, used by Snape. In it, he views glimpses of part of Snape's childhood, the end of an O.W.L. exam, and as the students exit onto the grounds, Harry views his father bullying Snape while the rest of the Marauders look on. Lily Evans makes an appearance and scolds James Potter. Harry uses the shield charm on Snape's Legilimens charm and then sees a quick glimpse of Snape's childhood and James Potter performing a spell on Snape, with the Maurauders in the background. Lily is completely cut.
Sirius and Snape Argument During Christmas break Professor Snape visits Harry at Grimmauld Place to tell him that he will be studying Occlumency. Harry finds Snape and Sirius seated at the kitchen table angerly glaring at each other. When Snape speaks to Harry (in his usual demeaning tone) Sirius starts to argue with Snape. The argument escalates to point where they draw wands and threaten to curse each other. This scene was omitted from the movie
Quidditch Ron and Ginny join the Quidditch team, and come to some great success. Then after a big fight with Malfoy, Harry, Fred and George are banned from Quidditch for life by Umbridge. Quidditch isn't mentioned or seen at all in the film, the first of the films to remove the subject entirely.
Hagrid introducing Grawp While Ron is away during a Quidditch match, Hagrid leads Harry and Hermione into the Forbidden Forest, where he introduces them to his brother Grawp and asks them to take care of him in his absence in case Umbridge fires him. Hagrid searches out Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the school, where he leads all three in the forest and asks them the same question.
Rita Skeeter and the Quibbler Hermione blackmails her to write an article in the Quibbler, to help Harry's image in the media. Rita and her article do not make an appearance in the film, and the Quibbler is of no importance, though it does make a brief appearance.
St. Mungo's After the attack upon Mr. Weasley in the Department of Mysteries, Harry and the Weasley children return to Grimmauld Place and visit Mr. Weasley at St. Mungo's. Here they see Neville visiting his parents, and encounter Professor Lockhart. The visit to St. Mungo's is missing from the film. Instead, Neville tells Harry about his parents in the Room of Requirement after Bellatrix Lestrage breaks out.
Azkaban Though mentioned many times, Azkaban never appears. Azkaban is shown as a many-celled dungeon in the middle of the ocean when Bellatrix Lestrange breaks out.
Sybill Trelawney's Defence / The appointment of Firenze During the shouting match between Trelawney and Dolores Umbridge, with Umbridge attempting to expel Trelawney from Hogwarts, Dumbledore intervenes to defend Trelawney. Dumbledore asks Trelawney to remain in the castle, but her Divinations class is turned over to Firenze. Firenze does not appear and is not named to replace Trelawney as Divinations instructor.[2]
Centaur's hostility towards Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic Relations between the centaurs and humans have been tense for quite some time, and finally boil over when Firenze accepts Dumbledore's offer to take the Divinations position, as the centaurs see him as a traitor. Hagrid tells Harry, Ron, and Hermione that the the Ministry has been taking away vast amounts of land in the Forbidden Forest, thus taking away much of the centaurs' land.
Umbridge and the Dementors It is eventually revealed that Umbridge set the Dementors on Harry in order to trigger an "illegal use of underage magic" charge, and to discredit Harry. It is not mentioned that Umbridge sent the Dementors. Most viewers (who haven't read the novel) will conclude that they were sent by Voldemort. On the other hand, some may conclude that Umbridge sent the Dementors from the slight note of panic in her voice when she says to Dumbledore, "It sounded as though you were suggesting that the Ministry had ordered the attack on this boy" at Harry's hearing.
Voldemort's Fake Vision Harry's fake vision of Sirius Black being tortured in the Prophecy room in the Department of Mysteries happens during his History of Magic O.W.L Exam Happens during the Fred and George stunt, which was pulled during the charms O.W.L.
Fred and George Fred and George cause havoc in school twice before leaving for good (setting off fireworks, then a swamp). After disrupting O.W.L.'s with fireworks, Fred and George leave on their brooms.
Sirius's Two-Way Mirror Sirius gives Harry a Two-Way Mirror as a gift for means of communication between each other initially. However, Harry forgets about the gift and only opens it after Sirius's death. Cut from the movie for unknown reasons. It might lead to loose knots for continuity in the last book as Harry might be using the Mirror.
Fred and George's Plans for the Joke Shop The twins plan to create a Joke Shop and finally announces it to everyone at their flight away from Hogwarts. The location is said to everyone, at Diagon Alley. It is also stated that they got the money from Harry after he got the winnings at the Triwizard tornament last year. Nothing is stated about their joke shop. They left school, not stating where or what they are going to do.
Umbridge and McGonagall's shouting match after Harry's Career Advice session Professors Umbridge and McGonagall get into an argument during Harry's Career Advice session with McGonagall. Umbridge enters and begins interrupting their conversation which ends with Umbridge ranting about McGongall wanting Dumbledore as Minister of Magic. This is not seen or mentioned at all in the film, although McGonagall is seen arguing with Umbridge about her "Medieval" teaching methods.



The Woes of Mrs. Weasley Molly tries to tackle a Boggart and we find that she has the nightmare of losing every member of her family including Harry in a horrific act. Not only does it show Molly's worst fear but Harry is first to overhear her crying with Lupin, Sirius, and Moody coming in to see what is going on, with them reassuring her that the Order is much more prepared than last time, and quickly performing the charm properly. This scene was cut from the movie.
Percy's Denial Throughout the book it is explained that Percy, after the events of the last book, has decided to side with the Ministry on the status of Lord Voldemort. Percy actually goes as far as writing a letter to Ron about choosing his friends wisely and since he is now a prefect to avoid spending time with the troublemaker and to sever ties with Mr. Potter. Also that Dumbledore is clearly not right and if anything is bothering or worrying his brother to go straight to Professor Umbridge for guidance and protection. Percy has one moment in the film, he does not write the letter to Ron, and there is no indication that he or the Weasley family are not seeing eye to eye. This will make it difficult with Scrimgeour paying a holiday visit to use Harry as a poster boy for the Ministry.
Thestrals In the novel Hagrid tells Harry why he is able to see the thestrals during a lesson. In this same chapter it is also clarified that Neville can see them as well since he saw his grandfather die. Luna tells Harry why they can see them in a complete separate scene not included in the book, in the Forbidden Forest.
Sirius's Death Sirius falls behind a curtain and never comes back. Harry waits for Sirius to get back up from behind the curtain, but when he doesn't, he is told that Sirius is dead. Bellatrix Lestrange uses the Avada Kedavra curse on Sirius, taking away any speculation of the fact Sirius may possibly still be alive.
Fountain at the Ministry of Magic The fountain is shown as one "monument", including the witch, wizard, centaur, and elf in one fountain. Dumbledore also brings them to life in the fight scene. The characters are not brought to life at all, and during the short amount of time you get to see the fountains, you can notice that there are two: one for the witch, centaur, and elf and another for just the wizard himself