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Speak of eagle-eyed franchise fans and Potterheads will surely top that list. Why not, after all, they are the ones who spotted the tiniest hiccup in one of theHarry Potterfilms. Taking to Reddit, where it all happens—from head-scratching revelations to groundbreaking fan theories—fans dissectedGoblet of Fire,scene by scene to notify editing blunders.
Apparently, the small blooper happened when Fred gave Ron a note, asking him to pursue one of the girls to the Hogwarts Yule Ball. According to the Reddit thread, Potterheads noted how the note initially contained four lines, whereas it changed to three lines when Ron opened it to read. Well, not just that, buckle up for a few more editing mistakes noted by fans.
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J.K. Rowling‘s vast world ofHarry Potterhas often been scrutinized by die-hard fans after Warner Bros adapted the novels into films. Thereafter, it’s no surprise that even the smallest details haven’t escaped the keen eyes of Potterheads. Take for example when fans dissectedHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fireand noticed a minute error.
Taking toReddit, Potterheads sparked an unexpected wave of discussion and debate, after they noticed a particularly tiny error that shouldn’t even be there in the first place. Well, the scene in question unfolded during the excitement of the Yule Ball preparations, when Fred Weasley handed Ron a note, urging him to ask a girl to the ball.
However,eagle-eyed fansnoticed something peculiar—the note’s content mysteriously changed between shots. Initially, it appeared to contain four lines of text, but when Ron opened it to read, it had inexplicably shrunk to three lines. This seemingly trivial oversight has since sent shockwaves through the community.
Harry PotterFans Noticed A Towel Tangle and Editing Slip-Up
Believe it or not, but Fred’s note for Ron wasn’t the only editing issue withHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. As revealed byMirror UK, during the gripping second task of the Triwizard Tournament, fans witnessed another subtle but quite noticeable editing blunder, this time involving Harry and Hermione.
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In this particular scene, after emerging from the depths of the Black Lake, Harry is visibly exhausted but saved by the unwavering support of his friends. Hermione, ever the loyal companion, wrapped him in a blue towel and on top of that covered him with her own gray towel. While the moment showcased her love for Harry, it also featured a significant blunder.
Apparently, as the camera zoomed out to capture the surrounding excitement—characters cheering and the atmosphere electric—an inconsistency appeared. In the zoom-out scene, Harry appeared only in the blue towel, while Hermione retained her gray one. But again as the camera zoomed in, Harry miraculously appeared with both towels wrapped around him again.
This editing slip, although trivial, highlighted the challenges of film editing and the importance of continuity in storytelling. Meanwhile, with such repeated flaws, there’s no wonder whyGoblet of Firehas been repeatedly deemed as one of the worstHarry Potterinstallments of all. Amid the lack of excitement and dullness plaguing the movie, deeply invested fans added two more issues to the installment.
Harry Potterfilms are currently available to watch on Max.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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