10 Harry Potter Characters Who Got Robbed by the Films

10. Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint)

While Ron Weasley retains many of his worst qualities in the Harry Potter films, he loses many of his best. Some of Ron’s best moments are taken away from him and given to Hermione instead. While Rupert Grint does an amazing job as Ron Weasley, the character is not given much of a chance to shine in the films. Ron is relegated to the role of comic relief for much of the series.

9. Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright)

While Ginny Weasley does get a lot of screen time in the Harry Potter films, she does not quite live up to the fire she shows in the books. In the books, Ginny is a strong-willed character who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She is a strong presence in Harry’s life. In the films, however, Ginny is not quite as strong-willed. She is much quieter and not quite as dynamic a character.

8. Cho Chang (Katie Leung)

The reason why Cho and Harry break up in the books is quite simple: they lack the right chemistry. It is awkward and emotional, which is quite suitable for two teenagers. However, the films alter this situation considerably. Cho is forced to reveal the location of Dumbledore’s Army through the use of Veritaserum, which makes her look like a traitor in the story. Even though this is not really her fault, the change in the story makes her look rather bad and diminishes her character in the story.

7. Percy Weasley (Chris Rankin)

Percy’s character in the books is much more complex than the one in the films. After leaving Hogwarts, Percy sides with the Ministry and has a falling out with his family, especially his parents. This is due to his ambitions and the pain that his actions cause his loved ones. However, when Percy finally admits his mistake, it is quite powerful and dramatic. This is not the case in the films, where Percy is barely noticeable in the story.

6. Nymphadora Tonks (Natalia Tena)

Tonks is quite an unusual witch in the story, as she is a Metamorphmagus and has the ability to change her appearance at will. Her personality in the books is quite vibrant and unusual. However, in the films, she is barely noticeable in the story. She has limited screen time and does not really get to show off her abilities in the story. Even though she dies in the final battle in the story, the impact is not felt quite as much as it should have been.

5. Blaise Zabini (Louis Cordice)

Blaise is completely invisible in the movies. He stands next to Draco Malfoy but does not speak. He was likely cast to replace Vincent Crabbe's role after the actor left the series. Blaise is arrogant and has an attitude in the books. He is also very smart and has no problem showing his Slytherin pride. The movies do not even bother to include Blaise. He is simply a body in the background. (Please note this is not an image from Blaise Zabini character.)

4. Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes)

Ralph Fiennes plays the role well, but the movies make Voldemort too over-the-top. Some scenes with Voldemort, such as his weird hug with Draco Malfoy, feel like they are overacted. The final movie also changes the way Voldemort meets his end. Instead of dying like any other man, Voldemort meets his end in the movies with the use of special effects.

3. Sirius Black (Gary Oldman)

While Gary Oldman plays the role well, the movies also took away some important scenes involving Sirius and Harry. Sirius plays an important role in the books, especially in Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix. The movies did not include these scenes and thus made Sirius' death less impactful.

2. Dudley Dursley (Harry Melling)

Dudley is not intended to be an endearing character, but the books do portray him as undergoing some character development. After the attack by the Dementor, he does seem to develop different feelings towards Harry. His clumsy attempts to show concern for Harry, such as leaving tea outside the door, hint at the fact that he is developing as a character. He also asks why Harry is not coming with him before they go their separate ways, indicating that he is not the same person anymore. All of this is not portrayed in the movies, which is unfortunate because it is an important part of the story.

1. Fleur Delacour (Clémence Poésy)

Fleur is portrayed as a distant character in the movies, struggling with the Triwizard Tournament, then disappearing until she marries Bill Weasley. This is not the case in the books, where she is more prominent. She is more forceful when Harry is chosen as the champion, and later, when she is accused of not being good enough for Bill because of the scars inflicted by Fenrir Greyback, she shows her strength when she defends her love for him to Molly Weasley.