Things I didn’t like in the Harry Potter movies

Not too long ago I wrote a post abut things I didn’t like in the Harry Potter storyline, read it here:

I said there already that I don’t want to change anything about it and I’m really happy the way it was written, it’s J.K. Rowling’s story and plot and that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

The movies are a bit of a different thing though and I think a lot of you will agree with me. We all read the books first and then watched the movies. To not make the movies to long things were changed and scratched and yes, I’m not happy about certain things in the movies. Here the are:

-       Harry’s and Lily’s eyes: Harry has green eyes like his mother. This is a very important fact in the book! In the movies neither Harry nor his mother have green eyes. NO-GO!

-       Dobby/Winky: There were no Dobby and Winky in 4th movie, which is a shame. The scenes with them in the kitchen are adorable and on top oft hat: Dobby helps Harry with the second task.

-       Dragons in the first task: In the movie the hint to go out with Hagrid before the first task comes from Ron, but actually it was Hagrid asking Harry to come see him.

-       Ginny’s and Harry’s first kiss: It happened after the deciding Quidditch game!!! Not in the room of requirements. Ginny wasn’t even helping him hide the book oft he half blood prince.

-       Peeves, Ludo Bagman: Nowhere to be seen in the movies.

-       Time travel: In the book it’s clear that interactions with their own selves are a no-go, but why is Hermione throwing rocks at themselves?!

-       Potions challenge in the philosopher’s stone: Hermione gains 50 points for Gryffindor through that and it’s vital in the storyline, not happening in the movie though.

-       Ron and Hermione: So they kiss after they destroy a Horcrux in the chamber of secrets?! In the book their relationship developed nicely.

-       The Weasley house attack: This only happens in the 6th movies, wheer Bellatrix and Greyback attack the Weasley house, IT’S NOT IN THE BOOK!!!!
-    Harry asking Cho to the yule ball: In the movie they are in the owlery! It did NOT happen this way!

There are some more things, but these things disturbed me most! How about you, was there something you didn’t like about the movies?

Playing Defense – by Aven Ellis

Original Cover

My own copy

  

The blurb:

After a string of bad set-ups and boring dates, Reese Brannon is done with men. She’s focused on her job as a fitness model and blogger. Her life in the city is fun. She’s young. There’s no need to look for a man because she doesn’t want one. Especially when relationships usually end in heartbreak. 

Jean-Pierre Rochat—known as JP— is done with women. All this Swiss hockey player has ever wanted is to fall in love, but his relationships never end with a happily ever after. Believing he’s always going to be dealt the friend card, JP is over it. If he’s going to be stuck in the friend zone, he’ll keep things casual for his new endgame. 

But will one hot Dallas summer night change everything for Reese and JP? 

Because when the two meet again when JP returns for hockey season, Reese finds her attraction to him hasn’t waned since their first meeting. Charming and intelligent, JP is different in all the right ways, but Reese realizes letting him in will make her vulnerable, something that terrifies her. JP never forgot Reese from their initial introduction last winter, and the sparks fly for him even more so the second time. But with Reese, his thoughts are anything but casual . . . 

Can JP and Reese let their guards down to take a chance on love? Or will this simply be a game of playing defense? 

My Opinion:

*Book provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Aven Ellis is back with another hockey romance book featuring the Dallas Demons. We know the two main characters already, because Reese is Holly Johansson’s best friend and JP Rochat is part of the hockey team.

Reese Brannon is a fitness model and blogger. She is done with men! Well, until she meets JP again. JP has just come back from Zurich, ready for the hockey season to start again. JP really wants to fall in love, but he always seems to be the great friend, instead of boyfriend material. I was really able to relate to him, because I’m always “the friend” too. On top of that of course JP is Swiss and has the same way of thinking I have.

No ice in drinks, he obviously loves Aromat, he speaks four languages, he plays the piano and home (Switzerland) is very important to him.

I had some difficulties relating to Reese. The only think we have in common is our love for Oreos. I felt like she overacted a lot and some of her decisions were …

Of course it’s all part of the storyline and that’s good, because it never got boring and was full of exciting moments. Aven Ellis’ style is on point, it’s so down to earth and close to real life. The plot had a beautiful flow and some fabulous scenes. The scenes were a great mixture between dates, best friends talking, family scenes, hockey, parties and more.

I loved catching up with all the familiar characters like Kylie, Kenley, Holly, Matt etc. It was … to see how their lives are now and that they are this … big group of friends. I want to be part of them actually ;).

I already said how much I like JP and it0s just prove that Aven Ellis knows how to create adorable and sexy male characters. He is sensual, sweet, caring and much more. Jean-Pierre is definitely the newest addition to my book boyfriends.

This book is full of little surprises and adventures. Every date is unique and special. JP and Reese have an electric chemistry and you can real feel it through the pages.

Both characters are hesitant when it comes to committing to a relationship and they are kind of standing in their own way. This is material for a conflict, but you need it in the book and it just makes the story complete.

I was in tears at the end and absolutely adored the epilogue. The title of the book is brilliant!

Rating:

Links

Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B073SG76TY/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_uk-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738

Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073SG76TY?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwgoodco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B073SG76TY&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35624713-playing-defense

About the Author

I live in the Dallas area with my family. I enjoy clipping out recipes I will never get around to trying, working out, and chatting with friends on social media. I’m a hockey nut (Go Stars!) and watch as much as humanly possible. I also love shopping and fashion and admit to being obsessed with whatever the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing. In addition to be obsessed with the Duchess, I’m equally obsessed with any show or cookbook featuring Gordon Ramsay.

Links

Website/Blog - http://avenellis.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/@AvenEllis

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Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7265661.Aven_Ellis

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Ellis/e/B00GHUYO90/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1455968038&sr=1-1

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Fashion Corner - The Pink Dress

It's Fashion Corner time with some color! Here is my pink dress from Massimo Dutti. 

I bought this dress in Massimo Dutti at the beginning of June. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it in the store. The color is fabulous. This first picture was taken in Lisbon, where I combined it with some comfy sandals, my pink Coach bag, my RayBan sunglasses and gold jewellery. 

- Dress: Massimo Mutti

- Shoes: RKS

- Bag: Coach (similar)

- Sunglasses: RayBan

Here is a little different styling with some beige high heeled sandals and a blue bag, everything else is the same. 

- Bag: Hallhuber

- Shoes: La Strada