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August 21, 2024
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Book and Movie Differences
Read about the differences between the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban book and movie. We break it down chapter by chapter, check it out!
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Chapter 1: Owl Post
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Harry casts the Lumos Maxima spell while hidden under his blanket. |
Harry is wielding a flashlight. |
Harry doesn't get any birthday presents and finds out later about the Weasley's journey to Egypt. Later, he is attacked by the Care of Magical Creatures book at the Leaky Cauldron. |
On his birthday, Harry receives gifts from his friends and discovers their trip to Egypt. Among the gifts is the Care of Magical Creatures book, which later attacks him. |
Chapter 2: Aunt Marge’s Big Mistake
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Aunt Marge stays only for a single day. |
Aunt Marge spends a few days at the Dursley house. |
While serving food to the Dursleys, Harry accidentally causes Aunt Marge to inflate. |
Harry is sitting at the dining room table when he accidentally inflates Aunt Marge. |
Aunt Marge drifts out through the open doors and into the sky. |
Aunt Marge rises to the ceiling but doesn't exit the house. |
Sirius, transformed into his animagus form, growls and barks upon seeing Harry. |
Sirius simply gazes at Harry. |
Chapter 3: The Knight Bus
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Harry does not provide a name to the conductor. |
Harry uses Neville's name when speaking to the conductor. |
At the front of the bus, there's a talking, shrunken head. |
There isn't a shrunken head present. |
This does not occur. |
Harry requests that Fudge sign his Hogsmeade permission slip, but Fudge declines. |
Harry remains at the Leaky Cauldron for a day. |
Harry resides at the Leaky Cauldron for a duration of two weeks. |
Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron
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Harry meets up with Ron and Hermione at the Leaky Cauldron, where Hermione is already with Crookshanks. |
Harry encounters Ron and Hermione in Diagon Alley. Together, they visit Magical Menagerie, where Hermione purchases Crookshanks. |
Chapter 5: The Dementor
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This does not occur. |
During the journey on the Hogwarts Express, Ginny, Neville, and Malfoy visit Harry's compartment. |
Hogwarts hosts a choir that performs singing. |
There is no choir performing at the Start of Term feast. |
Chapter 6: Talons and Tea Leaves
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Certain classes are excluded. |
The three of them attend Transfiguration and Potions classes. During Transfiguration, McGonagall demonstrates her ability to transform into her animagus form. |
Hermione takes hold of Ron's hand when she becomes anxious about Harry during the Care of Magical Creatures class. |
This is not present in the book. |
Buckbeak flies Harry over the Black Lake, and Harry shouts in exhilaration. |
Buckbeak glides over a section of the Forbidden Forest, but Harry still prefers flying on his broomstick. |
A character named Bem occasionally makes unsettling remarks. |
This character is not found in the books. |
Chapter 7: The Boggart in the Wardrobe
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Hermione joins Harry and Ron in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. |
Hermione vanishes while they are heading to class, only to reappear a few feet behind them moments later. |
Parvati Patil's boggart takes the form of a giant Snape, while Ron's transforms into a spider wearing roller skates when he uses the Riddikulus charm. |
Parvati Patil's boggart transforms into a mummy, while Ron's changes into a spider that loses its legs when he uses the Riddikulus spell. |
Chapter 8: Flight of the Fat Lady
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Following the attack on the Fat Lady, they locate her in a nearby portrait, where she clarifies what transpired. |
Peeves recounted what had occurred to the Fat Lady. |
The book never mentions what happens to the Fat Lady afterward. |
Sir Cadogan assumes the Fat Lady's duties while she recuperates. |
When Harry is unable to go to Hogsmeade, he spends time with Lupin on the Wooden Bridge, discussing Lily. |
When Harry is unable to go to Hogsmeade, he spends time in Lupin's office where they encounter a Grindylow. Lupin also reminisces about his friends, James and Lily Potter |
Chapter 9: Grim Defeat
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When Snape teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts, he utilizes a projector and refers to Hermione as a know-it-all. |
There isn't a projector used when Snape teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts. He deducts points from Gryffindor because Harry is late, Hermione answers questions correctly, and he gives Ron detention for defending Hermione. |
The Quidditch team wears goggles when it rains. |
Hermione casts a spell to help Harry see clearly during his Quidditch match in the rain. |
Katie Bell crashes into the stands with her broom ablaze. The Hufflepuff seeker is struck by lightning, and then Harry falls off his broom. The match ends without anyone catching the snitch. |
Katie Bell avoids crashing into the stands. After Harry falls off his broom, Cedric, the Hufflepuff seeker, catches the snitch. |
Chapter 10: The Marauder’s Map
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Harry visits Hogsmeade once and overhears Fudge revealing that Sirius is his godfather while he is alone. |
Harry goes to Hogsmeade on two occasions, and both times Ron and Hermione are with him when he overhears Fudge revealing information. |
There is a scene where Harry displays anger. |
Harry remains angry for several days. |
Chapter 11: The Firebolt
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Harry receives the Firebolt right at the conclusion of the movie. |
Harry gets the Firebolt for Christmas, but Hermione worries about its safety. She tells McGonagall, who takes it away to check it thoroughly. |
Chapter 12: The Patronus
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Harry uses a memory of his parents as his happy thought to protect himself from the Dementors, although he's uncertain about its authenticity. |
Harry's most joyful memory is when he discovered he would be leaving the Dursleys' home. |
Chapter 13 : Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw
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The scene where all the Gryffindors gather in the common room after the attack was featured in a deleted scene |
Sirius attempts to kill Wormtail, who is disguised as Scabbers, one night while Ron is asleep with him. Ron wakes up to discover his curtains slashed. |
This match isn't included, and Harry doesn't meet Cho until the following movie. |
Harry encounters Cho during the Gryffindor-Ravenclaw Quidditch match. |
Chapter 14: Snape’s Grudge
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Harry, under the Invisibility Cloak, surprises Malfoy and his friends by pelting them with snowballs, which brings laughter from Ron and Hermione. |
When Harry throws mud-balls at Malfoy and his friends while under the Invisibility Cloak, Hermione is absent. However, his cloak slips off, revealing his face to Malfoy. |
Snape confiscates the map from Harry after catching him wandering the corridors alone at night. |
Snape catches Harry and Ron leaving the One-Eyed Witch Passage and confiscates Harry's map. Ron tries to cover for them by claiming they obtained the map from Zonko's Joke Shop. |
The map contains a single insulting message directed at Snape. |
Each of the Marauders has a disrespectful message intended for Snape. |
Chapter 15: The Quidditch Final
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Hermione draws her wand and then punches Malfoy. |
Hermione slaps Malfoy. |
This doesn’t happen. |
On their way to Charms, Hermione disappears. Harry and Ron later find her asleep on a book in Gryffindor tower. |
Chapter 16: Professor Trelawney’s Prediction
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Harry overhears Trelawney's prophecy while returning a crystal ball to her classroom. |
Trelawney's prophecy occurs while Harry is taking his exam. |
While visiting Hagrid, the trio are indoors when someone throws rocks to get their attention. They notice Dumbledore, Fudge, and the executioner approaching them. |
While visiting Hagrid, the trio go to his garden to comfort Buckbeak. Hagrid spots Dumbledore, Fudge, and the executioner approaching them. |
Chapter 17: Cat, Rat, and Dog
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After witnessing Buckbeak's execution, Hermione embraces Ron and begins to cry. |
This does not happen in the book. |
Crookshanks appears only briefly in the movie, mainly when Ron mentions that she has been attacking Scabbers. |
Crookshanks displays trust towards Sirius in his animagus form but attacks Scabbers because she can distinguish between good and evil. |
When Ron is captured, he is in a state of panic while Hermione remains composed. |
When Ron is captured, he remains composed while Hermione becomes more anxious. |
Sirius injures Ron's leg while pulling him away. |
Sirius pulls Ron by the arm, and his leg is broken when a branch from the Whomping Willow strikes him. |
Hermione declares, "If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us as well." |
Ron utters the line, "If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us as well!" |
Hermione says, "I trusted you, and all this time you've been his friend." |
Harry says, "I trusted you, and all this time you've been his friend." |
Harry saw Pettigrew's name on the map. |
Lupin saw Pettigrew's name on the map after taking it from Harry, which led him to the Shrieking Shack. Harry himself never saw Pettigrew's name on the map. |
Chapter 18: Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs
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No detailed backstory is provided; there are only hints that Sirius is Padfoot and Pettigrew is Wormtail. |
The backstory of the Marauders, their connection to the Shrieking Shack, and the Whomping Willow is disclosed. |
Snape enters the room at the Shrieking Shack. |
Snape used the Invisibility Cloak to enter the Shrieking Shack. |
Chapter 19: The Servant of Lord Voldemort
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Snape remains calm. |
Snape restrains Lupin, threatens to suspend Hermione, and tells Harry he deserves to be killed by Sirius. |
Harry is the sole person who attacks Snape. |
The trio casts the disarming charm on him simultaneously. |
Sirius grabs Scabbers away from Ron in a struggle. |
Ron relinquishes Scabbers. |
Chapter 20: The Dementor’s Kiss
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The werewolf appears as a tall, thin creature walking on two legs. |
The werewolf is described as resembling more closely to a wolf in appearance. |
Snape positions himself in front of Harry, Ron, and Hermione to shield them from Lupin. |
Since Snape is still unconscious, he never positions himself between Lupin and the trio. |
Harry pursues Sirius alone, and they encounter an attack by Dementors. |
Harry and Hermione pursue Sirius, and all three are attacked by Dementors. |
Pettigrew does not harm anyone when he escapes. |
Ron is knocked unconscious by Pettigrew. |
Chapter 21: Hermione’s Secret
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Ron witnesses Harry and Hermione using time travel. |
Ron is unconscious and does not witness their time travel. |
The time turner confines them to the Hospital Wing. |
The time turner transports them to the entrance hall. |
Hermione throws a rock through Hagrid's window and calls out to get Lupin's attention. She is with Harry when he casts the Patronus. |
Hermione does not throw a rock through Hagrid's window or call out to distract Lupin. She is also not present with Harry when he casts the Patronus. |
Dumbledore informs Harry and Hermione that Sirius is imprisoned in a cell at the top of the Dark Tower. |
Sirius is confined in Professor Flitwick's office. |
Hermione uses the spell Bombarda to break Sirius out. |
Hermione uses Alohomora to unlock Sirius's confinement. |
Chapter 22: Owl Post Again
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Lupin mentions that rumors about his condition have circulated, and Harry expresses remorse over Pettigrew's escape. |
During Harry and Lupin's last conversation, Lupin discloses that Snape was the one who disclosed his condition to others. Dumbledore joins them, and Harry expresses regret for not allowing Sirius and Lupin to capture Pettigrew. They also discuss Trelawney's prophecy. |
This event does not occur. |
Ron receives an owl named Pigwidgeon as a gift from Sirius to replace Scabbers. |
This scene does not appear in the movie. |
Sirius signs Harry's permission slip so that he can visit Hogsmeade. |
The movie concludes with Harry receiving the Firebolt and taking it for a flight. |
The book concludes with Harry returning to the Dursleys' home, where he informs Vernon about his godfather who escaped from prison. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major differences between the book and movie of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
+The film omits details like Aunt Marge’s inflation and the Marauders' full backstory. Some scenes are altered, such as the portrayal of the Firebolt and how certain characters interact.
How does Aunt Marge's inflation scene differ in the book and movie?
+In the movie, Aunt Marge inflates and drifts outside; in the book, she inflates but doesn’t leave the house. The movie shortens her visit to just one day, unlike the book's longer stay.
Why is Buckbeak's flight different in the book and movie?
+The book describes Buckbeak flying over the Forbidden Forest; the movie depicts him flying over the Black Lake. This change shifts the focus of the flight scene.
What’s different about the Marauder's Map scenes in the book and movie?
+In the book, Harry learns the Marauder's Map's backstory and sees Pettigrew’s name. The movie simplifies this: Harry overhears Fudge alone about Sirius, with no mention of Pettigrew’s name or the Marauders' full history. Ron and Hermione are not present in this scene.
How is the Quidditch match depicted differently?
+The book’s match ends with Cedric catching the Snitch and a chaotic aftermath. The movie changes this, showing a rain-soaked game with Hermione’s help and different injuries.
What changes were made to the scene where Harry uses the Patronus Charm?
+In the book, Harry uses a joyful memory of leaving the Dursleys. The movie shows him using the memory of his parents, though it's portrayed as less clear.
How does the movie handle Hermione’s Time Turner differently than the book?
+The film skips Ron witnessing the Time Turner use and alters some actions. Hermione uses the Time Turner for various tasks, with some scenes, like breaking Sirius out, adjusted or omitted.
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