Which do you prefer? Why?

[Mistress Vondella]

Which do you prefer; the Harry Potter books or the films? And why?

[JKR_sunk_my_ship]

That's a hard question. I guess I don't really have a preference. The books are absolutely brilliant, but the movies are too. I was actually pleasantly surprised that the movies stayed so true to the books!

[Evil Angel]

I'm a fan of the books. I'm not really into the movies although I do go to the cinema and watch them when they come out

[Faded and Forgotten]

I prefer the books because they give more information. And the movies doesn't have those little extra bits that JKR puts in that are amusing, but doesn't advance the plot. Or so it seems. Right now they have dug themselves into a slight hole because of some stuff they missed in the movies. I'm interested in seeing how they would fix that. It's not that I don't like the movies, I just prefer the books.

[seasons-change]

I can't decide which I prefer.

The books are simply magical. You can get so lost in them. They take to a place where you can be free. I personally can stay up all night reading them. There are no worries, just words. JK Rowling has a gift, well actually more of a talent for writing breath-taking books. Sometimes, the movies can't even compare to the books. Every little detail in the books help make Harry Potter what it is. There is no way the movies can have that detail.

However, the movies are amazing. It's fun to watch what someone else thinks of the books. I enjoy every movie. And plan on seeing them all. It makes me laugh to watch something in the movies and think "I thought of something way different." I guess it depends on how you look at things.

[Aliceandra Mizer]

I can't really decide either...very hard question, hard to choose one answer.

Well, seeing as I've only been able to see the first,third, and fourth, I'd have to say the books, mostly. The books have alot more info than the movies, and the movies seem a little...rushed. I just saw the third yesterday, and as I did, I kept thinking back to the book; there was pretty much everything in there, but it seemed like they rushed through it. Like for example, at the beginning, Harry was furious quicker than expected. And when he mentioned the permission slip to Uncle Vernon about Hogmeade, you couldn't really tell what is was, but mabey they explained in the second movie...

The movie sorta...well, by the way it was put together, it was basically assuming you've read the third book. But some haven't. So yes, I prefer the books. But the movies are also great aswell; they help you visualise the scenes and people and such. They really help. And Dan, Rup, and Emma are amazing actors.

So, I guess I'm tied between the two options...

[Beedle Bard]

Usually the books I like best because the movies cut too much out, but I thought PoA was a better movie than book.

[papayaice]

Books.
Mainly 'cause I'm not a huge fan of most of the actors (except Rupert, Tom and Helena)

[jemimaiscool]

You like Helena? Sorry, just have to say I think she's
1.really pretty
2. an excellent actress and
3. got a good personality.

Now then.
BOOOOOKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSS!!!! Pretty much because they provide more info. and are able to add a lot of information in to just one little bit.

[Adam Carter]

I really don't know. The films are awesome, though the books have a lot mor in it.

[peipei]

I like both of them equally because in the movies they give you a better picture, but then in the books,they give u details that the movies miss out.

[HRH Fan]

I have to say that the books are way better than the movies. The books have so much more detail than the movies can even dream of having. Plus, the movies miss some of the funniest parts in the books. For example, in the OOtF they have the weasleys breaking into the OWLS to give off the fireworks and that isn't how it happened in the book. There isn't enough time put into the movies but then again, they can't go much longer

[RaeGhost]

The books because you get alot more detail and insight on the characters.

[Davian Mel]

Books! I love reading rather than watching. Tee hee...

[All that Craziness]

the books.. they arent confusing like the movies. they explain things way better

[LalakengPurol]

The books are the best. Nothing beats a good immagination, don't 'cha think?

[Emma_141]

the books because they are more descriptive

[moonchic07]

I can't really choose between them, i love to read the books and read them all at least ten times, except DH, and i love to watch the movies because the books come to life and it helps a little that my fav actor is in it.

[Hogsmeade2]

The Books are simply the best!! it is exactly what J.K. Rowling saw in her world!!! But the movies aren't too bad...seeing as they a one of the basis for the new Theme Park coming out..I think I can learn to deal with them. But the Books are better..hands down!!

[soccergirl0388]

I like the books a lot better because the have a lot more detail and i just like reading i found for the fourth movie they skipped a lot of stuff. it might just be me but it the movie the patil twins are in the same house but i thought one of them was in ravenclaw.

[Lord A Arcane]

I don't think the movies hold a candle to the books. So much is omitted from the movies to meet the time limits that at best the movies are summaries of the books, but I still do enjoy the movies. Example:

"I'll look for him later, I expect I'll find him upstairs crying his eyes out over my mother's old bloomers or something...Of course, he might have crawled up into the airing cupboard and died...But I mustn't get my hopes up..." Order of the Phoenix, page I don’t know, some where in the middle.

[sophrules]

both. theyre equally brilliant!

both are cool,so i like both!

[firesky]

I would have to say that I definately prefer the books to the movies. When I read those books, I get pulled into the whole Harry Potter world. It is like I am really there, walking beside Harry.

[loveHP4ever]

i love both of them equally

i wouldn't be able choose between the two

[*~Miss Bookworm~*]

I both of them, because the books give more details but the movie you can atually see the action!