50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments: 20-11

Major apologies for the delay in getting this out, but I've been very busy. It's here now and we should be back to normal posting schedule. Plus, there's much more coming up on the blog soon, including a couple of reviews for you lovely people.

We're getting close now! Enjoy part 4! As ever, Lucy's version is here.

Spoiler warning... yada yada yada.

20. The Quidditch World Cup - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: For the first time in many years, the Quidditch World Cup final is being held in England, and the Weasleys, Harry and Hermione head on over. It's all jolly good fun until those blasted Death Eaters make their debut and spoil it.

Why we love it: It's the first major spectacle of the wizarding world, and the introduction to foreign wizards, which of course plays an important role in this film. It's also the first appearance of the Death Eaters and the Dark Mark, suggesting from an early stage that the film will be dark and dangerous, just as we like it. The effects are breathtaking, from the stadium itself to the Krum showing off on his broom. He's a magical equivalent of an exhibitionist footballer. Plus, there's the great post-match celebration in the Time Lord tent with Harry and the twins singing at Ron, which is a bonus.

19. "Kill the spare!" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: Thinking it's another part of the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament, Harry and Cedric are transported to a graveyard that Harry recognises as being horribly familiar. Wormtail then appears, carrying what appears to be an infant Voldemort, and kills Cedric. As if it could get any worse, Harry is then trapped and forced to aid Voldemort in gaining a full "human" (is it? Who the hell knows?) body again. The Dark Lord is back...

Why we love it: It's the moment everyone has been waiting for for three and a half films - the return of Voldemort. And there's so much going on in this scene. It's the first major death in the film series, another indicator that the series is now probably beyond children's film level. Voldemort returns! And with a SEXY V-NECK! Massive duel ensues. It's all very epic, to say the least.

18. Felix Felicis - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The Situation: Harry finds himself in a pickle as he tries to work out how to get Slughorn to relinquish his mysterious memory, until he remembers that he has a bottle of "Liquid Luck".

Why we love it: Apparently there is some kind of super-strength alcohol in Felix Felicis, as Harry becomes ridiculously comic. It is one of Daniel Radcliffe's best performances in the whole series, and you have to laugh every time you see it. But not only that, but this part also reveals maybe the most major plot development: the revelation of the Horcruxes.

17. Harry's First Quidditch Match - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

The Situation: It's Harry's first time playing Quidditch as the Seeker of Gryffindor, and the first opponents are Slytherin. It's an action-packed game, to say the least.

Why we love it: There's just so much going on! Blatant fouling on the Slytherin's part as they swiftly knock captain Oliver Wood and another Chaser unconcious, taking the lead in the match, and then Harry's broom is jinxed, supposedly by Snape! Golly. But it's victory for Harry in his first ever game as he plays a determined game (despite the fact he spends most of it dangling precariously from a broom or watching the match instead of doing his job), and he catches the Snitch. In his mouth. Don't worry, it's relevant later.

16. Dance Lessons with McGonagall - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: To prepare her house for the upcoming Yule Ball, McGonagall takes it upon herself to teach the Gryffindors how to dance. Ron ends up as her dance partner. Hilarity ensues.

Why we love it: It's one of the best scenes in the whole series for comedy genuis. Fred and George quite rightly take this immediately as an opportunity to mock Ron, encouraged by Harry. But we mustn't forget Neville. Bless Neville. When all other boys refuse to partake in the dancing, Neville stands up, defiant, and learn how to dance. Reason number 3973 to love him.

15. The Seven Potters - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: To act as diversions in order to get Harry out of Privet Drive safely, Moody gives six other poor people Polyjuice potion to look exactly like him. They then set off to the Burrow, until they are attacked by Death Eaters who have heard that Harry is to be moved that night. And Voldemort comes along too.

Why we love it: Besides the visual comedy of the characters all changing into Harry doppelgangers, Daniel Radcliffe is actually very good at getting everyone's little mannerisms down, and it is quite hilarious to see them all react to looking like him ("Bill, don't look at me, I'm 'ideous!"; "We're identical!") The battle then provides a nice dose of action early on in the film as we get stuck straight in, which tells us from the start that this film is going to be action-packed and non-stop*. There is also the loss of Mad-Eye, a major blow for the Order of the Phoenix, and an indication of the dangers ahead of our three heroes.

*it isn't. This is one of the best bits of action in the whole film.

14. Lupin and Tonks' death - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2

The Situation: Being part of the Order of the Phoenix, the couple fight valiently side by side. And then, during an intermission where Voldemort allows Hogwarts to treat their injured and dispose of their dead, we see them lying together, having died in battle. Sad stuff.

Why we love it: It's a very emotional scene, where we can see the human suffering of the battle so far as well as some of the destruction of the castle too. It may be more emotional in the books due to the film almost completely cutting out the fact that Lupin and Tonks have a son (one little line in the forest does not excuse that!), but it is still sad to see, especially because, let's face it, Lupin was the best DADA teacher. The emotion is heightened through Harry as we see him taking in the deaths around him, and as he spots his former mentor lying dead, it's a very sad moment.

13. The Shrieking Shack - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Situation: It's the big reveal of the film: a dog has inexplicably dragged Ron and his rat into the Whomping Willow, Harry and Hermione persue, and the dog turns out to be escaped killer Sirius Black. Not looking good. But then Lupin turns up, and everything that Harry thought he knew about these men is completely turned on it's head.

Why we love it: It's Gary "G-Man" Oldman's first real appearance in the films, and he's wonderful. His interaction with Lupin and Snape is so believable, and even at this early stage we start to fall in love with Sirius. But his innocence is only one secret that comes out in the Shrieking Shack: Ron's rat, Scabbers, is an Animagus named Peter Pettigrew, the one who really betrayed Harry's parents to Voldemort, and Lupin is actually a werewolf. The remaining Marauders are together again! But not for long...

12. The Sexy Malfoy Bathroom Scene - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The Situation: Malfoy's all angsty again, and then Harry goes and attacks him because he knows he's done some bad, bad things. But that's not the real reason... it has to be Draco leaning over the sink, looking beautifully troubled. We even overlook his crying because he's that damn sexy.

Why we love it: Um... basically Draco looking sexy! And brooding, that too. But not only that, but tension between Harry and Draco comes to a head (maybe not in the way some shippers want, but in a way appropriate for a family film). They end up destroying the bathroom as they each take their frustrations out on each other, until Harry nearly kills Draco by using an unknown spell he found in his little potions book. Not cool, Harry. Snape to the rescue!

11. Gilderoy Lockhart - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The Situation: Like David Tennant (see here), it's not really a moment so much as a celebration of a brilliant performance that should be recognised in it's own right. Kenneth Branagh was absolutely amazing as the conceited, arrogant Lockhart.

Why we love it: He was essentially the best part of this whole film. A vain, lying fraud who takes claim for other wizards' achievements, as well as claiming multiple times that he has knowledge that he clearly doesn't (read: Harry's arm), he finally gets his comeuppance when his memory charm backfires and, in possibly the best part of the entire film, he questions Ron on who he is. Genius acting. It's sad that he never came back, really.

That's it for this post! Next will be the top ten, the final installment, the Big One. Have you guessed the top spot yet?


And here's another little treat for you... I leave you with this:





50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments: 30-21

Part 3! What do you think so far?

Again, Lucy's version is here.

Spoiler warning... you know by now.

On with the show!

30. The Howler - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The Situation: After stealing his parents' flying car to get to Hogwarts instead of just waiting for them to come back and sort the situation out that way, and then destroying said car on the enchanted Whomping Willow, Ron receives a Howler from his mother - an angry letter which screams at you. Nice.

Why we love it: Julie Walters screaming at the top of her voice so the entire Great Hall can hear Ron being scolded? It's comedy gold. Not to mention more of Ron's fantastic facial expressions. They never get old.

29. Harry's Patronus - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Situation: In this particular instance, it's Harry, having gone back in time using Hermione's Time Turner, using the power he knew was in him to save himself and his godfather, Sirius Black, from having their souls sucked out by Dementors.

Why we love it: It's an epic moment where Harry demonstrates ability far beyond what normal 13 year olds can do, plus he stops the absolutely brilliant Gary "G-Man" Oldman from "a fate worse than death".

28. The Dementor on the Train - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Situation: On their way to Hogwarts, our trio are interrupted by the arrival of a dementor, one of the guards of Azkaban prison, who is looking for escaped convict Sirius Black.

Why we love it: It's our first glimpse at the dementors, and they are truly terrifying. Harry is all but passed out before out lovely Lupin comes to the rescue, in his first appearance too. This is probably the first instance where the audience knows that this film series is getting dark... very dark.

27. "There's a TROOOOOOLL in the Dungeon!" - Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone

The Situation: Somehow, a troll has managed to get into Hogwarts, causing mayhem. Professor Quirrell is the one to inform everyone of its presence, running into the Great Hall screaming and interrupting the Halloween feast.

Why we love it: Like many of the moments so far, it's because this scene is hilarious. Quirrell in a panic is something that I would pay to watch all day. Also, Malfoy's scream surely breaks his jaw, as it stretches further than what can be possible for a boy of 11.

26. Malfoy the Ferret - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: Draco is, as ever, taunting Harry, this time because of his participation in the Triwizard tournament. New teacher Professor Moody sees this and decides that Draco needs a little alternative punishment, and transforms him into a ferret.

Why we love this: Do I really have to explain? The fact that Moody puts him down Crabbe's trousers and Goyle tries to retrieve him is a moment that haunts you for a while.

25. Neville and Luna - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2

The Situation: Usually I am adament about the films sticking to the books religiously, but in this case I was overjoyed that they decided to deviate from them. In the middle of the Battle of Hogwarts, Neville decides this is the right time to declare his feelings for Luna ("I'm mad for her. I think it's about time I told her, since we'll probably both be dead by dawn!").

Why we love it: Because this is one of the most disappointing things about the book series - the fact that Luna and Neville did not end up together. Yet here they have their moment. It's unbelievably cute. By this point, our Neville-love could not be stronger. It's two of our favourite characters ending up as it should have been.

24. Silent Study with Snape - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: Some students are clearly in silent study, being watched over by Snape, but Harry and Ron have to deal with the problem that they are still without dates for the Yule Ball, and discuss their options. Needless to say, Snape is not happy at the disturbance.

Why we love it: It's Snape dealing out physical punishment! It's so fun to see Snape become more and more exasperated with the pair of them as the scene goes on, and that sleeve-hitch is one of Snape's best moments.

23. Pre-title sequence - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2

The Situation: A personal favourite of mine: this scene shows the state that Hogwarts has deteriorated into since Snape has become headmaster and Voldemort has taken over the school. Students march, dementors float menacingly above the school and Death Eaters patrol the corridors. Snape observes, while other well-loved teachers have stayed behind to protect the students.

Why we love it: It's actually an incredibly moving scene, and it's the very first one! It's haunting to see what the school has become since Voldemort has taken over compared to other films where it was much more cheery, and  it's so sad to see Snape standing there, watching something he has no control over.

22. "Not my daughter, you bitch!" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2

The Situation: Bellatrix Lestrange attacks Ginny, and Molly gets pissed. Bellatrix then regrets it.

Why we love it: It is the one-liner of the series, and is just brilliant. There's a sense of satisfaction now we know that Bellatrix is gone - she finally gets her comeuppance after all her heinous crimes, even if we are sad to see Helena Bonham Carter go.

21. Defending Hogwarts - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2

The Situation: Knowing that Voldemort and his Death Eaters are going to infiltrate the school, McGonagall leads a mission to set up defenses everywhere, and has some brilliant one-liners in doing so.

Why we love it: It's preparing us for the epic battle that is to come really. The staff and Order of the Phoenix are clearly resigned to what has happened, and their defensive stances regarding the school are touching. But really, we love it because this is where Maggie Smith finally gets her chance to shine as she takes control, and lets out the kick-ass teacher we knew to be in there. It's her best dialogue, i.e:

Plus, this conversation:

Neville Longbottom: Professor, you're actually giving us permission to do this? To blow it up? Boom?

Minerva McGonagall: Boom!

Neville Longbottom: Wicked. Um, and how exactly do you propose we do this, Professor?

Minerva McGonagall: Why don't you confer with Mr. Finnegan? As I recall, he has a particular proclivity for pyrotechnics.

Seamus Finnigan: I can bring her down.

Minerva McGonagall: That's the spirit. Off you go.

Seamus too gets his moment of glory! See, there's just so much goodness!

And that's it for part 3! Top 20 starts tomorrow, keep your eyes peeled for it.



50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments: 40-31

And it continues! Also, forgot to put it on the last post, but you can check out Lucy's version here.

As usual, the spoiler warning applies.

40. The Duelling Club - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The Situation: In the crisis of students being Petrified, new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart, sets up a Duelling Club to teach the students to fight. Um, there was only one session, which should give some indication of how well it went...

Why we love it: Because the best part of the whole second film is Lockhart, played by the fantastic Kenneth Branagh. We see more of his cocky attitude in this scene (and he wears a cape!), until he promptly gets knocked down - literally and figuratively - by Snape. We are also treated to some Harry/Draco sparring, which is always brilliant to watch... until, as ever, it turns a bit sinister and Harry freaks everyone out by talking to a snake.

39. Dumbledore's Army - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The Situation: Because of the lack of decent teaching they are getting in Defence Against the Dark Arts by the hideous dictator Umbridge, our rebel friends decide to set up their own club in the Room of Requirement where Harry can teach them to defend themselves instead. It's a rather broad topic, I know, but we love all that it entails.



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Why we love it: The kids are fighting back! Particular highlights include the Inquisitorial Squard (basically Umbridge's posse) and Filch trying to infiltrate the Room of Requirement and failing, multiple times, as well as the forming of the DA in the Hog's Head and the actual lessons themselves. These include Ron and Hermione's mini-duel where Ron gets his arse kicked, and Neville finally disarming someone in a moment which heightens the love for him even more, if that's even possible.

38. Detention in the Forest - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

The Situation: Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco are given detention for being out of bed after dark, and serve it by helping Hagrid track down a unicorn killer. Little do they know that it's actually something even more macabre than everything else in the forest...

This is generally how I feel about most people


Why we love it: Way back when they were just little fresh-faced, prepubescent children, already they are being mentally tortured by Filch as he escorts them down to Hagrid's, who describes the physical punishment he used to inflict on students (including one of the best lines from the whole film: "God I miss the screaming..."). Another highlight is Malfoy running away like the coward he is when he and Harry find the mysterious killer - it's hilarious to see him running around like a headless chicken in the background as the cloaked figure advances upon a helpless Harry. It's nice too, to see Harry's rescue by the centaur Firenze, who gives some nice background information to the situation but is sadly not seen again.

37. Umbridge's Evil Quill - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The Situation: Being the sick and psychotic woman that she is, Umbridge inflicts what is surely the most twisted of all punishments seen at any kind of educational institution - students are forced to write lines with a quill which carves their words into the backs of their hands.

Why we love it: It really is cruel, twisted, and essentially Umbridge, and this really reminds us why we hate her so much. She's one of the most evil characters in the whole series, famously described as "the most evil fictional character since Hannibal Lecter". Shudder.

36. The Wedding - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: Pretty self-explanitory, really - Bill Weasley and ex-Triwizard champion Fleur Delacour are getting married. Nawww.

Why we love it: It has no real bearing on the plot, but it's a lovely way to remind everyone that real life still carries on despite the war brewing in the wizarding world. Bill and Fleur wed in the Weasley's back garden and there is much merriment, until, of course, it's ruined by the Death Eaters. Can they not let them relax for one night? Evidently not. Just a little aside... nobody finds it a little weird that Ron's brother is marrying the girl who was once the object of his affections. Except us.

35. Weasley's Wizard Wheezes - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The Situation: It's the scene which gives us the first (and sadly only) look at Fred and George's fantastic joke shop, which they have set up since ditching Hogwarts (look out for future posts regarding that little gem!).

Why we love it: It's not a long scene, but a nice look at the twins as well as introducing Cormac McLaggen. There's some playful banter between the twins and Ron, and if anyone else watches Behind the Magic religiously every time a film is released... Ben Shepherd's cameo! He should have had one in the last film.

  How much for this?
 
5 galleons.

How much for me?

5 galleons.

I’m your brother!

10 galleons!

34. The Destruction of the Locket - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: Ron returns from his angsty absence, and his first act is to save Harry from being choked to death by the locket-Horcrux and then promptly destroy it, but not before it does a little torture on him.

Why we love it: It was NOT chosen for the creepy Harry/Hermione incredibly creepy nakedness (well, maybe a little, since it did provide some incredibly cringe-worthy accidental humour), but instead for the reason that this is the first time the three have actually destroyed a Horcrux intentionally (not including the diary in Chamber of Secrets, that wasn't the same). It's a big moment really, where we finally feel like we're getting somewhere on our journey to destroy Voldemort.


33. Godric's Hollow - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: It's Christmas, and Harry and Hermione, a bit lost as to what to do with themselves, go to Harry's former home of Godric's Hollow in the hope that they will find something to aid them on their quest.

Why we love it: Like the wedding, this doesn't actually have any real bearing on the plot, but there is a highly emotional bit where Harry visits his parent's graves and sees the house he spent the first year of his life, as well as the meeting with Bathilda Bagshot. It's a shame that Dumbledore's backstory got cut from the final film, as it makes stealing the book from Bathilda's house more or less a complete waste of time. But still, we see that highly disturbing moment of woman-turning-into-snake, and then Harry's wand gets broken in the ensuing struggle. Typical. Nothing ever seems to go according to plan with them...

32. David Tennant - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: Not really a moment as such, but he had to be included. David Tennant, before he was well-known, appears as Death Eater Barty Crouch Jr in an incredibly creepy performance.

Why we love it: His rapey tongue motion will stay with you for a while after you see this. He's really just here because he brings another level of sexy to the films, as if there wasn't enough already.

31. The Tale of Three Brothers - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: It's an extremely pivotal scene where we discover the fascination with the wand Voldmemort has seemingly been searching for, as well as being introduced to the concept of the Deathly Hallows. Hermione reads what is considered by many to be a child's story, which is shown in a spectacular way through animation.

Why we love it: It's so well done, and in a surprising fashion for a Harry Potter film - silhouette animation which is a subtle reminder that this story was meant for children (even though it's worryingly dark). It's also a great story, and is a pleasure to watch.

That's it for part 2! Tune in again tomorrow for more. And as ever, leave me a comment, let me know what you think.

50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments: 50-41

Cashing in on the hype of the final Harry Potter film, ITV recently showed their 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments. Sitting at home and discussing it on Twitter, Lucy and I decided that due to our mutual dissatisfaction with the entries a new one must be made, so we met up over a Subway and sat in a park for four hours creating a new one.

Please understand that this is more of a personal list and many people may disagree with our choices, and also that the last film is included, so if you haven't seen it yet I would avoid this until you have.

 Breaking it down because it's going to be hugely long and take me forever, starting with 50-41.

(N.B. these are just the moments in the film series, and not the books. It would probably be a completely different story if we were bringing the books in...

Also, usual spoiler warning applies, though again, if you haven't seen these films yet, I don't want you on my blog. Find a better way to spend your time and go watch the films.)

So, without further ado, the list begins...


50. "Turn to page 394." - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Situation: You know, the time where Snape covers Lupin's Defence Against the Dark Arts class and says that amazing line, multiple times.

Why we love it: It has to be the amazing way Alan Rickman delivers it, in that delicious drawl only he can pull off. It remains one of his most quoted phrases, and with good reason! Plus, it's Snape doing what he does best and intimidating everyone around him.

49. The Slug Club dinner - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The Situation: An often overlooked scene for comedy in which Slughorn hosts a dinner for his "Slug Club", attended by Harry and Hermione among others.

Why we love it: It's a scene of creepy interaction, as Cormac is incredibly rapey (added humour with the fact that he is sitting right next to an oblivious Slughorn), and then Ginny enters, and Harry has a super-awkward moment as he stands up when Ginny walks in. Cute, if not for the fact that she's crying after fighting with her boyfriend and he is not being subtle, displaying his obvious love for her (*coughMummyIssuescough*) in front of a room full of people. It's an unsung moment of brilliance in what is arguably the funniest film in the franchise.

48. "Ron, you don't have a wife." - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: Our three heroes have infiltrated the Ministry of Magic using Polyjuice Potion, and Ron, currently looking identical to Dave Coaches from Gavin and Stacey, is now worried about the wife of the guy he is posing as. And he gets a little confused...

Why we love it: It's a tiny moment which provides some rare and much needed relief from the tension. Ron has to be reminded that he's not a middle-aged man and is not actually married, though his concern for this woman he's never met is quite sweet. It's another display of comedy acting, and is loved so much that it has it's own Facebook group. One of the best moments from DH1 for sure.

47. Voldemort takes Lucius' wand - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1

The Situation: It's the beginning of the film, in which Voldemort and the Death Eaters have gathered at Malfoy Manor and are plotting the downfall of Harry Potter (again), and Voldemort casually kills a Hogwarts teacher and lets his snake eat her corpse after basically emasculating Lucius as punishment by taking his wand.

Why we love it: Jason Isaacs plays Lucius brilliantly, and we see the downfall he has had throughout the films - he looks ragged and unkempt, and his confidence is clearly shaken - he looks far cry from the composed and arrogant man we know from previous films. His delivery of lines is excellent, and the way Ralph Fiennes' Voldemort asserts himself over him is wonderful. It's truly sinister. The scene shows how quickly powerful wizards can fall from grace, as well as setting up a theme of the importance of a wizard's wand to him.

46. Ron's Love Potion - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The Situation: Ron has eaten a box of chocolates left by Romilda Vane, a stalkerish admirer of Harry, which has been laced with Love Potion. Ron goes incredibly dopey ("It's beautiful isn't it, the moon..."), irrationally claiming his love for someone he has never met, hitting Harry with the empty box and hugging Slughorn, saying "Hello, darling. Fancy a drink?" Hilarious stuff.

Why we love it: Because who can watch this scene and not crack up every single time they see it? Another of the many comedy moments of the sixth film, performed excellently, as ever, by the wonderful Rupert Grint. It's also a nice chance to see the more playful side of Harry and Ron and their interactions, which is always a joy. Of course, in typical Harry Potter style, the situation then takes a turn for the worse when Ron is really poisoned and starts convulsing and stops breathing. These guys just can't catch a break...

45. Aunt Marge Blows Up - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Situation: Early on in the third film, we watch as the hideous Aunt Marge taunts Harry constantly, criticising his dead parents until he loses it and blows her up like a repulsive balloon until she floats away across Surrey.

Why we love it: It's sad really that this is the last time the Dursleys play a major part in the films (Order of the Phoenix aside); they are appallingly underused. There are a couple of funny bits in the build up to the spectacular inflation, where Harry, smirking, claims that he gets beaten loads of times at "St Brutus'", until Aunt Marge takes it too far and she swells like a balloon. Dudley doesn't even notice until he gets whacked in the face by one of her buttons which pops off, and even then the events can only momentarily hold his attention until he goes back to watching something that looks suspiciously like Strictly Come Dancing... To be honest, the hideous Aunt Marge deserves what she gets: she seems like she would be good friends with Dolores Umbridge, and she feeds her dog brandy. Just desserts are served.

44. Filch Dancing with Mrs Norris - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Situation: Clearly coming alone to the Yule Ball, there is a brief moment among the festivities and many other couples dancing in the opening of the Ball where we see Filch dancing with his cat. Bless.

Why we love it: It may only last for a couple of seconds maximum, but still makes us laugh for minutes afterwards. Filch is another severely underused character, and this is one of the moments he can shine.

43. "Just because you can do magic now doesn't mean you have to whip your wands out for everything!" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The Situation: Having turned 17, the legal age wizards can do magic outside of Hogwarts, Fred and George apparate everywhere. This particular occasion, they pop up right behind their mother, scaring the living daylights out of her, and prompting this wonderful line.

Why we love it: Because of the innuendo really, and the fact it's Fred and George, the two greatest Harry Potter characters there are.

42. Quidditch Tryouts - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The Situation: Harry, newly-appointed Quidditch captain of Gryffindor, holds tryouts before the season starts to build a team. It does not go well.

Why we love it: Cormac McLaggen is given one of many opportunities to be a complete arse, asserting his dominance over Ron and making eyes at Hermione, who then takes him down a peg or two by cursing him and making him fluff up his tryout for the team, making way for Ron to show his skill and get the place of Keeper. It's incredibly satisfying.

41. The Fat Lady Sings - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Situation: It's their first night back at Hogwarts after the summer and the students want to get into the common room, but are hindered by the Fat Lady's quest to break a glass with her voice.

Why we love it: It's basically Dawn French being amazing. It's a shame she was never used from the beginning and that we don't see her again after this film, but this scene not only brings a bit of humour to the film before the drama kicks in, but also reminds the audience of the daily goings-on at Hogwarts, since people seem to forget about the little things such as the talking portraits. Not to mention the fact that she calls the boys "plebs" for not appreciating her "talent".

And here is a video of it, because it refuses to upload: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLBt_07-Vek