Books vs Movies Quiz
"There is no good and evil, there is only power and those too weak to seek it... but there are differences between books and movies!"
Test your knowledge of the differences between J.K. Rowling's original books and the movie adaptations. How well do you know what was changed, added, or left out?
What You'll Be Tested On
Character Differences
Characters who were omitted, combined, or significantly changed from book to screen. From missing house-elves to altered personalities.
Plot Changes
Major plot points that were simplified, removed, or completely rewritten for the films. Key storylines that didn't make it to the big screen.
Movie-Only Scenes
Scenes that were created specifically for the movies and don't appear in the books. Original content added by the screenwriters.
Magical Elements
Spells, magical creatures, and enchanted objects that were portrayed differently or omitted entirely from the film adaptations.
Timeline & Pacing
Events that happened in different orders, seasons, or years between the books and movies. Compressed timelines and rearranged sequences.
Dialogue & Quotes
Famous lines that were changed, moved between characters, or created entirely for the films. Iconic book quotes that never made it to screen.
Did You Know?
Peeves the Poltergeist
One of Hogwarts' most mischievous residents appears throughout all seven books but was completely cut from every movie, despite being filmed for the first one.
S.P.E.W.
Hermione's Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare was a major subplot in the books but was entirely omitted from the films, along with most house-elf storylines.
The Burrow Attack
The dramatic attack on the Weasley home in "Half-Blood Prince" was created specifically for the movie and doesn't happen in the book at all.
Harry's Eyes
In the books, Harry has green eyes like his mother Lily. In the movies, Daniel Radcliffe's blue eyes were kept, changing this important family connection.
Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
From missing characters to altered plotlines, see how well you know the differences between Rowling's original vision and the Hollywood adaptations.