Talented editors (like “Kreep,” “L8wrtr,” and “The Man Behind the Mask”) have created fan cuts that stitch together every single deleted scene, plus rescored music from the Deathly Hallows Part 1 soundtrack to fix the tone. Search for:
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The film omits Harry’s morally complex moment—spitting in McGonagall’s presence and then using an Unforgivable Curse on a Death Eater. The fix: Keep the scene in the Ravenclaw common room. It proves Harry is no saint and sets up his later mercy.
In the original film:
While visually spectacular, this resolution reduces the dragon to a disposable plot vehicle. Thematically, it contradicts the series’ gradual stance against using magical beings as tools (e.g., house-elves, dragons in the Triwizard Tournament). Furthermore, it misses a chance to show Harry’s maturation as someone who fights not just Voldemort but the old pure-blood order’s cruelty. harry+potter+and+the+deathly+hallows+part+2+20+fix
Release Year: 2011 Director: David Yates Rating: PG-13 Genre: Fantasy / Adventure / Drama
A minor adjustment around the 20-minute mark of Deathly Hallows – Part 2 — giving Harry one line and the dragon one act of delayed return — could elevate the film from a series of action beats to a more morally resonant conclusion. It would remind audiences that defeating Voldemort is not just about magic, but about seeing the humanity (or creature-hood) in those the old world discarded.
The request for a "20 fix" regarding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 typically refers to a fan-led "rewrite" or "fix-it" paper that addresses common critiques of the film's conclusion. The following is a drafted paper outlining 20 structural, thematic, and character-driven "fixes" to align the film more closely with the source material and narrative consistency.
Redefining the End: A 20-Point "Fix-it" Paper for Deathly Hallows Part 2 I. Core Thematic Adjustments Warning: These circulate via forums and private trackers
The Mortal Death of Voldemort: Instead of dissolving into ash, Voldemort should fall as a "mortal man," as he does in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows novel. This reinforces the theme that, despite his efforts, he was ultimately just human.
Repairing the Phoenix Wand: Before discarding the Elder Wand, Harry must use it to repair his own broken holly and phoenix feather wand. This vital scene from the book signifies Harry reclaiming his identity.
The Audience in the Great Hall: The final duel should take place in the Great Hall before a crowd. Voldemort’s defeat needs witnesses to symbolize the collective victory of the wizarding world over fear.
Dumbledore’s Portrait: Harry should visit Dumbledore’s portrait in the Headmaster's office to seek final closure and confirm the Elder Wand’s fate. In the original film:
The Significance of the Deathly Hallows: More screen time should be dedicated to Harry realizing that mastering death means accepting it, rather than seeking invincibility. II. Character Arc Completion
In the film, Harry’s limbo conversation with Dumbledore is beautiful but truncated. The book reveals a far richer dialogue about Dumbledore’s flawed past, his sister Ariana, and the true nature of the Hallows vs. Horcruxes. The fix: Add 7–10 minutes restoring Dumbledore’s confession. The audience needed to see the legendary headmaster as a broken, repentant man—not just a wise ghost.
Warner Bros. cut approximately 15-20 minutes of crucial footage from the final act. These scenes are available on the Blu-ray/DVD extras and in the Ultimate Edition. A proper “20 fix” reintegrates them chronologically.