The Harry Potter movies are beloved among fans of the books and the Wizarding World, but they are not perfect adaptations – and the way Hermione was portrayed is a big reason why they aren’t flawless. The world of Harry Potter became a worldwide phenomenon with the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997.

Just four years later, Harry Potter and company made the jump to the big screen. The Harry Potter movie series was also a pop culture phenomenon, launching the careers of its young cast and being well-received by fans of the book series. However, the movies had to make some adjustments to the characters and stories that weren’t always beneficial.

Many characters, like Peeves, were completely left out, many others were changed, and some key moments w

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