The Random Thread

**Has the funeral been cut? **

Yes, the funeral has been cut. It was in the original drafts of the script but was eliminated. From a practical point of view, it would involve getting numerous people together including high profile actors (Imelda Staunton, Miranda Richardson etc) for a few seconds’ screen time with no dialogue. The effects would be costly as Grawp, the centaurs and the mermaids feature prominently. Instead the students are shown giving a tribute at the end and the bit afterwards with Harry, Ron and Hermione takes place in a tower. It has been rumored that Deathly Hallows: Part I will open with the funeral.

imelda staunton is umbridge and she has to be in the first part when they spy on the ministry so there should be a funeral
i hope the seven potters scene is included and the wedding
how do you think the funeral should look like?