Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone * FIRST TIME WATCHING * reaction & commentary

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[@gakker]

"I am so scared of Snape...and he could ABSOLUTELY GET IT!" I mean...yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

[@NewEnglandMovies]

Well that sums up all of Harry Potter I think.

[@campagnollo]

Always

[@Jasta85]

As a straight guy, Alan Rickman could absolutely get it haha.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

RIP Alan Rickman... Brilliant, funny wondrous actor & human (and wizard and alien)!

[@FullMetalB]

@@campagnollo 🤣

[@my_randomology]

"Nobody told me Harry Potter was kind of scary." Girl... GIRL.... Oh, we haven't even gotten past the first hill of scary in this franchise...

[@Travelinmatt1976]

Yeah I can't wait for the first time she says oh this is getting much more dark, but then she still has 3 movies to go.

[@DylanWills312]

@@Travelinmatt1976 I feel like the 2nd and 3rd movies get pretty dark.

[@ThreadBomb]

Oh, Dobby is going to wreck her 😭

[@ShyAnn291]

Yeah you’re in for a shock if this one scares you 😃

[@dalehammers4425]

Yeah, I keep telling people this isnt a childrens story lol. I know it was marketed to them, but my god this story gets daaaaaaaaark.

[@sarahobah]

The fact Neville says, "or I'll fight you!" Makes him a Gryffindor and the fact your response was, "will you?" Makes you a Gryffindor 😂😂😂

[@luanaastralis9991]

That doesn't I would repsond with 'will you' or some other form of questioning them. Im mostly hufflepuff, while occasionally being placed in Slytherin lol

[@sarahobah]

@@luanaastralis9991 1. We have Gryffindor, the house of bravery and courage. 2. Neville, awarded points for standing up to his friends, and then theres 3. Ashley standing up to Neville, our friend. Ashley is a Gryffindor. It makes complete sense 🤷

[@Metzwerg74]

i think in the books neville is the real unsung hero....

[@Muck006]

@@Metzwerg74 He is the "Harry Potter who could have been" ... the second one who would have matched the prophesy. He had also faced real trauma in his early childhood, unlike Hermione and Ron.

[@Muck006]

@@sarahobah Ashley is a Hufflepuff ... at best ... the way she is wrong about everything in her assumptions clearly demonstrates that. I would assume she will have trouble casting any spell at all because of this.

[@jacobskinner3522]

“I’m more excited about the woman who can turn into a cat.” We all are, Ashleigh. McGonagall rules.

[@T0b1maru]

"I always wanted to use that spell" :3

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

McGonagoll is awesome.

[@ovyto6267]

@@T0b1maru ooooo… Very close to cross the line into spoiler territory; but then again there are chances of that happening… Always

[@kelaarin]

The trophy with Harry's father as the team Seeker also shows a McGonagall on the team. Can't be her though, she's too old.

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

@@kelaarin Maybe she had a niece or nephew.. Also, annoyed that they made James a Seeker. In the books, he actually played Chaser.

[@RevanEde]

Voldemort couldn't just attack Baby Harry again, because his own curse bounced back at him. He was mostly dead. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Harry's first year at Hogwarts is Voldemort's first time gaining enough strength to even interact with the world again. (And Quirell is a real person. Voldemort is like a parasite attacht to another person.)

[@charlesmarkovetz9161]

well said i was going to try to explain it to her but you did a way better job

[@ErikN1982]

why couldn't voldemort just hit baby harry potter with a hammer or something though?

[@amstrad00]

@@ErikN1982 So: Give a man a hammer and everything begins to look like a nail. For Wizards I therefore posit: Give a wizard a wand and everything needs to solved with a spell.

[@RevanEde]

@@ErikN1982 well. First of all: there wouldn't be a story if he did. 😜 But also: this would be very out of character. Voldemort thinks that everything 'muggle' is below him. I would be surprised if he didn't use magic even to wipe his butt... 🥴

[@ErikN1982]

@@RevanEde he could be using the skull of baby potter to wipe his butt though

[@RichardX1]

Rule of thumb with Hagrid and animals: the scariness of the critter's name is inversely proportional to its actual threat level.

[@jormungaurd]

LOL, heck with Hagrid the more he loves the creature the more dangerous it is.

[@ILikeCHEEZ9]

For instance a twink sucks your soul out....wait....

[@fightingfaerie]

@@jormungaurd the more dangerous the creature the more he loves it

[@TheTurtle.]

Tell that to the blast ended skrewt

[@violetvalkyrie476]

@@TheTurtle. I dont think the skrewts count, being that they aren't natural.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

The author Ursula K Le Guin once called Alan Rickman "the one with a voice like a cello", and I've never been able to get that out of my head. His voice is truly beautiful.

[@raputathebuta]

That's...PERFECT. ♥

[@itzakpoelzig330]

@@raputathebuta Right?

[@kelaarin]

Nice. John Hurt (Ollivander) was likewise described with a voice of "acid and honey".

[@itzakpoelzig330]

@@kelaarin Now I'm inspired to go seek out audiobooks read by both of them.

[@burrichgrrl57]

His friend, actor Juliet Stevenson, who played across him in Truly, Madly, Deeply described him as being a cross between a panther and a camel, lol.

[@jayflach3408]

I find the perfect explanation of the house to be the locked door scenario. When needing to get past a locked door a gryphondor will try to break it down, ravenclaw looks for a key, Slytherin trys to pick the lock, and a Hufflepuff knocks.

[@astrogothiqa]

This is like one of the best explanations I've heard. 🤓

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

There's also the idea that Gryffindors do the brave thing, Hufflepuffs do the right thing, Ravenclaws do the smart thing and Slytherins do the necessary thing.

[@luanaastralis9991]

Thats a generalisation/sterotype lol

[@michaelleung4816]

Wouldn't they just use the Alohomora spell?

[@certified-haterr]

i feel like the only one out of the trio who might try to break the door down would be ron tho. harry would knock & hermione maybe alohomora her way out of this. depends on the context & in what book

[@susanowen1709]

"He's like the male version of Veruca Salt" is probably the most accurate description of Dudley I've ever heard. You hit the nail on the head with that one! (I did chuckle a little at your comment about the troll not looking "like the little toys from the 80s." Oh my sweet summer child, troll dolls were created in Denmark in 1959, and were an international sensation by 1963. Demand for the dolls has waxed & waned over the years; the 1980s version is just one of several cresting waves in their popularity.) EDIT TO ADD "Who's keeping track of these points?" It's not shown in the movies, however in the books there are giant magical hourglasses which show the points for each house.

[@Lycanthromancer1]

@Tubeshut Slugs and Salt don't mix well.

[@susanowen1709]

@Tubeshut OMG you literally made me laugh-snort. Yes, he is their child for sure!

[@crescentfreshbret]

Yeah, I remember when I was kid in the 80’s playing with my dad’s old troll doll from the 60’s. I actually remember troll dolls getting popular again in the early 90’s, not the 80’s. There was even a “badass” line of troll dolls called Battle Trolls.

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

@@crescentfreshbret they were popular from the late 70s to the early 90s.

[@VictorPoncioni]

I thought the same thing about the Dudley's description! I never thought of this comparison before, and it was brilliant hahaha Aren't the hourglasses behind the staff table supposed to be the hourglasses from the books? They're not directly shown, and I don't even know if they're there since movie 1 anyway, but there's an attempt there

[@robertgronewold3326]

The traits of the four Hogwarts Houses are as follows: Gryffindor: Bravery and chivalry Slytherin: Ambition and cunning Ravenclaw: Intelligence and wit Hufflepuff: Loyalty and patience

[@chriswhinery925]

Gryffindor: The Good Guys Slytherin: The Bad Guys Ravenclaw: The Smart Guys Hufflepuff: *sad trombone sounds*

[@MontgomeryWenis]

@@chriswhinery925 Ugh, you're one of _those_ people.

[@chriswhinery925]

@@MontgomeryWenis Yes, one of those people that makes jokes about fictional people who aren't real, I'm clearly history's greatest monster.

[@carolinacuchacovich]

@@chriswhinery925 lol... No wrongs there

[@robertgronewold3326]

@@chriswhinery925 I am a Hufflepuff and therefore very offended.

[@jaromen]

"I'm so happy there's a ginger.." *Proceeds to roast Ron mercilessly *

[@dedo7326]

I can’t wait to get to goblet of fire when Ron is a grade A bitch the whole time.

[@dorianmichaelis1727]

Gingers have that effect on people.

[@OddBallPerformance]

I don't care what anybody says, the real hero of the entire series is Hagrid. He is supremely loyal, infinitely kind and loving with a huge heart for creatures and the disadvantaged, and the uncle that Harry never knew he needed.

[@liljay300000]

Snape is actually the most loyal of anyone in the entire series.

[@Fetishrock]

When I bought the house I'm currently in I let my grandson pick a room for himself. I had two extra bedrooms he could take or, I said jokingly, you can sleep under the stairs like Harry Potter. I was totally kidding, but he thought it was the greatest thing. He insisted on that being his room. We fixed it up as nice as a closet under the stairs could be and let him sleep there whenever he wanted.

[@TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

That is SO adorable! What a great story. Your grandson will have that special memory for the rest of his life!

[@Fetishrock]

@@TheLisa-Al-Gaib Since we moved in he now has two little sisters and a little brother. The older of the two sisters is trying to muscle in on his room. He's willing to share, but refuses to let her have it.

[@TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

@@Fetishrock thanks so much for the update. I think your experience illustrates the sheer power of a good story.

[@theflickchick9850]

I swear, HP fandom, if any of y'all spoil these or attack her for ANY of the opinions she voices as she watches through these- I'm so excited to see your reactions to these, Ashleigh! Like...SO excited. And yes, HP does get surprisingly scary. Especially as it goes along. And I'm loving the early Alan Rickman appreciation. He has the best performance in the whole series, imo.

[@flovonnejohnson707]

Girl, you talked over my favorite Hermione line, "before you two have any other brilliant idea to get us killed, or worse expelled" lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pfcampos7041]

I was thinking tbe same thing!😂 But perhaps she rewoynd and heard it but just didn't include in the edit. There are so many great lines its hard to fit tgem all!😋

[@flovonnejohnson707]

@@pfcampos7041 so true

[@chriskelly3481]

❤

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

It's also Emma Watson's favourite line. There was an interview with most of the actors where they were asked their favourite lines to say and she said she got a lot of joy out of saying it, because it seemed so witty to her at the time.

[@mod850]

And Ron's follow up, "She needs to sort out her priorities!" Hahahahahahaha

[@lisanygaard2720]

“That’s why I don’t read.” 😂 This series of books got a lot of kids to read when they otherwise wouldn’t. One book (Order of the Phoenix) has over 800 pages for the US edition and many kids still read it.

[@davidfryer9218]

Other great books to get kids to read are The Hobbit ,The Redstone abbeys whole series and a watership down. All great books even for adults!

[@InvertedWIng]

The only thing Harry Potter got kids to read is Harry Potter. It's the only crap they've ever read into their adult lives.

[@davidfryer9218]

@@InvertedWIng In my experience kids who start to read and like it do tend to continue doing so. I've got 2 granddaughters who are tremendous readers . I was an absolute bookworm as a kid. Some people never stop once started. Even having read one book there's another step up from never having read any.

[@tinyderppotato5410]

@@InvertedWIng I was a library assistant when the first 3 books came out, these books definitely made bookworms out of kids that normally wouldn't even set foot in the library

[@ericwillison4011]

@@davidfryer9218 don't sleep on the Master & Commander 20 novel series, though more for adults.

[@kenmurray25]

I can’t wait for a few movies from now when Ashleigh will tell us “Neville Longbottom could get it!”

[@goldilox369]

Seriously. That happened for me! 😂

[@Hawkskull]

Have you seen him in bluestone 42? That boy growed up well.

[@violetvalkyrie476]

Realizing that "Neville" got hot, while watching this, kinda feels wrong lol!

[@P.HATHCOX]

I was thinking that might come up when she sees older Neville 😆

[@YouLousyKids]

@@SnowWolf2150 J.K. Rowling objected to the casting of Hermione because even at 11 she was WAY prettier than the nerd she's supposed to be in the books. (Actually, she said all three kids were too attractive, but it goes with making a movie.) This becomes a real problem years later when Hermione is supposed to be "prettied up" for a dance, as a shocking transformation to her male friends, and instead she looks no more beautiful than she always appears.

[@drakeredwingofficial]

Alan Rickman, who plays Snape, was in both Galaxy Quest and Die Hard. He was an amazing actor, and his memory will live on. (he died in 2016).

[@campagnollo]

Always

[@somehighlights2851]

He was in Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

[@Rthe47]

I seem to remember that he only decided to become an actor in his 40s.

[@Umptyscope]

@@somehighlights2851 Nope, Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves, with Kevin Costner. The guy in Men in Tights was Roger Rees, _goofing on_ Alan Rickman's performance.

[@hippychikforever]

To me he will always be Metatron, the voice of God in Dogma.

[@Tchika]

"It's the cloak of invisibility, not silence" - HAHAHA, get her, Jade!

[@Gameflyer001]

The book's original title had "Philosopher's" instead of "Sorcerer's" in it. The reason they changed it to the latter for American readers and audiences was because they had thought kids there wouldn't know who a philosopher was, but they knew who a sorcerer was. In fact, in scenes where the object's name is mentioned, they shot it twice; once using Philosopher's Stone, and the other using Sorcerer's Stone.

[@ThreadBomb]

Here is what the title was referring to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher%27s_stone

[@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV]

Really??? They have people saying Sorcerers Stone IN the movies like a bunch of clowns?!?!? That's hilarious!!! :D

[@Gameflyer001]

@@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV for the US version of the film, I believe so.

[@wolfecanada6726]

Only in the USA were children considered too uneducated to understand "Philosopher". It's a global joke among Potter fans.

[@dande-lions]

If I were American I'd be utterly embarrassed by that fact.

[@P.HATHCOX]

Yes Ashleigh, John Cheese IS in this movie. He played one of the ghosts, Nearly Headless Nick. I know you don't usually do sequels but I really hope you watch this whole series of movies. It's worth it

[@bravehome4276]

These movies, like the LOTR/MCU/DCU movies, are not typical 'sequels' in that they were planned from the beginning. She's enjoying the MCU, presume she'll likewise enjoy/continue with these.

[@P.HATHCOX]

@@bravehome4276 I hope she does continue. She seems to have enjoyed this first film so there's a good chance. It's just that Ashleigh has said at times she doesn't usually watch sequels, follow up films or whatever other term you want to use to label them.

[@btnhstillfire]

Cleese’s best movie is Rat Race

[@bravehome4276]

@@P.HATHCOX I believe that's because most sequels are only attempts by studios/producers to take advantage of the popularity of a film, to make money off the initial film's success. The HP/LOTR/MCU type films were conceived of before the first film came out, and therefore have a continuity and quality not often found in ad hoc sequels.

[@SquigglyP]

@@btnhstillfire That is heretical! Don't be absurd! Clearly Cleese's best film was Fierce Creatures.

[@adolfojacosta]

So when Voldemort tried to kill Harry, the spell rebounded and “killed” him, which is why he couldn’t have immediately tried to kill him again.

[@calvinkopp1735]

Lilly put the sacrificial protection on Harry which is love magic. The enchantment is supposed to work until he turns 17 which according to the wizarding community, is the coming of age. As long as Harry lives with his aunt Petunia who shares Lily’s blood, the protection will live on.

[@ramteja1550]

@@calvinkopp1735 put a fucking spoiler tag, you wanna show off your knowledge and get likes idiot?

[@goldilox369]

@@calvinkopp1735 yes you are correct. But, you need a spoiler alert, please. I like watching Ashleigh find this stuff out on her own.

[@ignaciojaramillo6232]

It's complicated

[@mehlev]

@@calvinkopp1735 this hasn't been revealed yet in the movies and she hasn't read the books. Careful about spoilers bro

[@ravenstormchild6491]

Ashleigh: “Quidditch needs more rules” Quidditch: “700 different foul offences” 😂😂😂

[@MusketeerGweneth]

Ashleigh: "Why doesn't he want to shake his hand." Me the first time: "Okay, the Defense Against The Dark Arts Teacher is clearly a Germaphobe."

[@nataliebrunson1157]

I started reading these books to my daughter when she was in the first grade. I had never read them either. We finished all the series two years later. They are incredible! The themes get darker as the characters age, which is a stroke of genius in my opinion. I'm glad you enjoyed the first one and I encourage you to keep going. They only get better. The Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite!

[@hammerhiem75]

PoA is a masterpiece, brilliant film.

[@juliacalhoun9491]

You definitely strike me as a Gryffindor! They tend to be direct and bold with their opinions and speech - Slytherins are better known for subtlety and cunning, while Hufflepuff's are community-driven steady types, and Ravenclaws are motivated by knowledge and understanding for knowledge's sake.

[@Rallarbusen]

She sure has the Gryffindor sense of humour.

[@SobiTheRobot]

I am a Hufflepuff (but I could have been a Ravenclaw)

[@DanSolo0119]

Ravenclaw rocks! Hope you get a Gryffindor shirt to wear for the rest of the series.

[@danger2bananas]

Wouldn't she be ThunderbirdWampus; Horned Serpent; Pukwudgie;?

[@moeball740]

Ashleigh leans towards being a ginger, of course she's a Gryffindor!

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Ashleigh, you'll love this series of films, they get most mysterious and scary as they go on, and Harry, Ron and Hermione develop a really close bond.

[@yuuser]

You had me at "I am so scared of Snape and he could absolutely get it!" Sums up a lot of Snape fans. Looking forward to more from you. Be prepared for the movies to get serious as they go. ☺🌻💛 You're in Knoxville TN? So am I. ☺

[@iambored2094]

She should watch him as Colonel Bradon i Sense and Sensibility

[@yuuser]

@@iambored2094 Yes, he's the only reason I watched that movie. And I'm glad I did. ☺

[@TheYakusoku]

"I'm so excited for this back story that everyone else knows" - Ashleigh voicing the opinion of thousands of her viewers.

[@denanebergall5514]

Ashleigh: "So, there's a ginger in this. I like it." Me: Just wait! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@kbaylor123]

Right? 😂

[@Nathanscottphilipps]

Snape is one of the best well written characters. And Alan Rickman embodied him.

[@ShyAnn291]

Yes he is amazing!!!

[@lambert1024]

Very interesting her thoughts on Snape from just the first film, more insightful than most other people who watch it.

[@StayFr0sty]

cant imagine ANYONE else playing snape. rip.

[@luanaastralis9991]

Debatable on one of the ebst well written but Alan Rickman does play him well and captures the vibe from the books :)

[@lloydtransom8525]

"If the tail fits"...OMG! Best line ever! I can't wait to see the rest of your Harry Potter reactions. I'm glad you loved it. You should get and listen to the audio books; the books were so much better.

[@giuliapicchiotti]

One thing that i ABSOLUTLY HATE about the movies, it's the fact that they ALWAYS choose to portray Ron like an idiot, and the fact that the writers, ALWAYS gave those who were supposed to be Ron's "lines", or things that Ron did in the books to Hermione instead !! .

[@goldilox369]

Hated that too! They really did Ron dirty with that. He was BFF#1, and they turned him into a low level dumb as sidekick. Like the only reason for him in the movie is to be a conduit for Harry to hang out with the other more interesting Weasely family members.

[@macmcleod1188]

Yup. In the books, Ron *knows* the wizarding world. Hermione is smart but grew up a muggle. They also made Hermione prettier in the movies by dropping the curly hair and large teeth.

[@phillipjarvis5754]

@@macmcleod1188 In fairness, they did try using teeth props, but it hindered Emma's performance.

[@taneshadavis2432]

Rupert is so lovable and relatable he makes the character likeable and relatable and when things get tense ( and yall know what I mean) Rupert delivers. They also changed Draco in the movies too.. he was more menacing in the books.... or maybe Tom Felton is just too cute to hate lol

[@glazierblue573]

You know the story where the ugly duckling grows up into a swan? Well now, alot of people call it a 'Neville Longbottom.' In real life, he grow up and became gorgeous! Your going to love this ride!

[@CGRREDACTED]

So glad you liked it, Ashleigh. I worked at Universal Hollywood when it opened there and pretty much every day after my shift I would head over to Hogemead and The Boar's Head Inn for Butter Beer and dinner if I was hungry. I loved that place. Some background notes: The reason Harry lives with the Dursleys during school breaks is that Mrs. Dursley is Harry's mother's sister. And she hated his mom because she was jealous she didn't get a letter to Hogwarts. Lord Voldemort couldn't zap Harry a second time because the killing curse he tried to use on harry rebounded on him and nearly killed him. Professor Quirrell ran into what was left of Lord Voldemort in the dark woods and lived off Quirel as a host body while he was recovering. John Cleese was the first ghost head you saw pop up through the table. Nearly Headless Nick he is a Gryffindor ghost who attended Hogwarts in 1492. So much more fun and scares to come.

[@dalehammers4425]

I was kinda sad they left Nicks Death Day party out of the movies.

[@CGRREDACTED]

@@dalehammers4425i know what you mean, that would have been a fun scene.

[@BeeWhistler]

I’m a Hufflepuff according to Pottermore. I was disappointed initially until I took a look at a drawing of their common room which is next to the kitchen and has big mooshy seats and round doors like a hobbit hole and it became clear that the sorting knew me better than I knew myself, lol. I want my own lil common room like that, man. Besides, the Gryffindor common room is in a high tower. I’m scared of heights…

[@apatternedhorizon]

FINALLY. No one better ruin shit for her. I read this book as it came out. I'm entrenched in this series. Need to be longer though, especially the later ones. Important muggles like leadership may know about wizards but average folk have their memory erased by the ministry or just don't notice.

[@stormbard]

+1 on this. PLEASE let her see the movies without seeing any spoilers.

[@mattgarrett2583]

Too late.. as with all youtube reactions, the comments are full of spoilers

[@TheTurtle.]

There are already a few comments on this video dropping major revelations. People suck. Hopefully she has someone who checks the comments for spoilers before she dives in.

[@bluebird3281]

NO spoilers! Even if you think it doesn't spoil something, SHUT IT!

[@violetvalkyrie476]

Absolutely agree. No Spoilers.

[@jakubfabisiak9810]

Aa for "who's keeping up with these points?" - there's a magical counter for each house that updates itself whenever a teacher awards, or takes points from a house.

[@kennethhall289]

Funny how the points system went away after this movie. By the 5th year no one cares

[@ronbo11]

After a while in this series I was expecting to hear something like "Harry wiped his butt and flushed afterwards. 30 to Gryffindor!" because the awarding process seemed so arbitrary.

[@SuprousOxide]

Why do you find Snape's voice scary but also really attractive? Because he's played by Alan Rickman. He's great at playing a villain, in Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, this series...

[@MontgomeryWenis]

Proud Slytherin here! I would've guessed you'd be a Hufflepuff. Don't take offense, it's a great house to be in. You're so welcoming and loyal! Regardless, I'm super excited to be going on this journey with you. These books and movies literally shaped my life. Grabbed the first one as my free book at a RIF fair in first grade, 1999, and haven't looked back.

[@thewinner7382]

You're not a Slytherin. Harry Potter isn't real.

[@MontgomeryWenis]

@@thewinner7382 Oh really? I had no fucking idea.

[@erikalulea3608]

I actually see her more as Gryffindor then a Hufflepuff , do not take offense (My brother is Hufflepuff by the way) I feel like she has a edge in her personality and would be quick into action , for me that sounds more of a Gryffindor.

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

@@thewinner7382 Personality types are real. Hogwarts houses are just an alternative way of stating your personality type. Ravenpuffs don't exist either, but I consider myself one nonetheless.

[@Muck006]

Ashleigh is a CLEAR Hufflepuff ... she doesnt have the brains for Ravenclaw and not a shred of wisdom for Gryffindor (courage requires the INSIGHT which wisdom gives you to realise that "a thing NEEDS TO BE DONE") ...

[@Russell_Crockett]

Gryffindor is the house of Gingers, so yeah....

[@reinventingmelissa2061]

When Voldemort tried to kill Harry, the spell rebounded, and he was "destroyed." (The later movies explain how he survived.) This is why he existed in Quirrel instead of his own body and why he was drinking unicorn blood.

[@AJ17_]

I started reading the books when I heard the first movie was going to come out. I was in my late 20s, but found the books to be very well-written and actually a little scary at times. Only the first 4 books were out at this time (book 5 didn't come out until 2003 & the 1st movie was released in 2001), but I blew through them like nobody's business (I love to read). The movies are pretty true to the books, but some of the later movies, there's some key elements from the books that are for some reason missing from the movies. Like characters show up with no explanation who they are and why they're there, though the book does explain the who and why, which annoyed me a bit.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

There is so much material to cover, and it does not usually lend itself to cinema. I would give a few examples, but of course that would make for spoilers. Just the time limitations required much that was fun or intriguing in the books to be left out.

[@dalehammers4425]

The movies utterly wreck Ron/Ginny and glorify Hermione in ways not deserved. The movies were still good, really good, but they utterly destroyed beloved characters from the books.

[@dalehammers4425]

@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 Leaving stuff out is one thing, but entirely changing characters or leaving lines/actions in but giving them to Hermione instead of the actual person that had/did them in the books is too much at times.

[@aatragon]

I knew this was a standout book when I first read it back in the late '90s and saw that Neville got points for standing up to his friends.

[@ApacheGamer]

Random fact, Olivander who gave Harry his wand is played by the late John Hurt. He is also the guy in the original Alien who has the Alien burst from his chest.

[@lisaspikes4291]

And my favorite actor of all time! Just love him!

[@tracyleesmith781]

Omfg! I knew he looked so feckin familiar!! Thank u thank u for stopping my headache for mystery!

[@PikminandOatchi]

He's also the voice for a lot of animated characters.

[@Gemini4242564]

Also a Doctor, one of the firsts I think, from Doctor Who :)

[@lucieudem]

@@Gemini4242564 he was the War Doctor, between 8 and 9

[@amberdot42]

A lot of things in the movie can be explained just as “magic” but much isn’t explained from the books so…House Points - they’re tracked using colored gems on giant jars on display. The gem colors correspond to the house colors. All a Professor has to do is say the house name and points added (or taken) and that amount of gems appear or disappear from the jars.

[@RuntotheMovies]

I was an adult already when this came out. I freely admit to crying in the theater when they were showing what kind of family Harry had, because of personal experiences. I've since spoken with multiple people who had the same experience and was told by a psychologist that that kind of upbringing is a common cause for PTSD and seeing the film is a trigger for some people. I hope that this movie has helped at least some people to make a decision to be better parents or, even more important, step-parents.

[@KCHunter]

This is why I love Ashleigh’s channel: getting to watch the modern classics and seeing someone discover the twists and turns the same way I did years ago.

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

"If you're trying to kill a child, and at first you don't succeed, just try again." Thank you, Ashleigh. You always manage to be very motivational. I don't know who's supposed to make use of this particular piece of advice, but I appreciate the overall sentiment, nonetheless.

[@testfire3000]

Her reaction to that made me crack up.

[@kIdeoCash_TMG]

it not like he tried to kill harry and left no - the spell rebounded and killed the attacker so logically voldy should of been dead..-- ? you have know is how is voldy not dead.

[@boldbearings]

@@kIdeoCash_TMG 😉🤫

[@michaelfitzsimmons8393]

@@kIdeoCash_TMG seven little pieces...

[@TheDetailsMatter]

What is behind this pernicious fascination with passing out spoilers, is it just too hard to restrict yourselves to just what was revealed in the movie?

[@Jasta85]

In the book, during the chess game test, Ron actually gets smashed by the queen (that sounded bad, hit by the queen) and is knocked unconscious. I guess having a kid get beat unconscious on screen was a bit too much so we got the less cool fall off a horse scene.

[@manon_0411]

I feel like the first one is more of a "setting the scene" movie, it really starts picking up from the second one! And it gets better and better so be sure to watch them all and share with us!

[@joshuajohnson9370]

When Professor Snape was asking Harry Potter what do you get when you put. Then he started naming off all the ingredients. When you look into what the ingredients mean Snape was basically saying I'm sorry for your loss of your mother. If I'm not mistaken

[@Cami3941]

The actor that played Ron really got so much better as the movies progressed. The 3 main kids in this were very inexperienced and as you watch the movies you can see how they grew as actors so much. RIP Alan Rickman. That man could absolutely get it.

[@ThreadBomb]

The casting of the kids was so well done. Chris Columbus doesn't get enough credit.

[@macmcleod1188]

The thing you have to keep in mind is that they kind of butchered Ron from the books. In the books, Ron grew up in the Wizarding World and knew what it was to be a wizard while Harry and Hermione were both Muggles. In the movies, they literally took Ron's knowledge and exposition from him in the books and put it into Hermione's mouth.

[@AoRArchAngel]

I was wondering if someone else had made this point lol. Its honestly really sad to watch the movies so much then go read the books and see how much smarter and better Ron is in his book form, and see he's used as comic relief in the movies.

[@crose7412]

@Mac Mcleod Has anyone ever explained why they made the switch - presumably nothing to do with diversity?

[@macmcleod1188]

@@crose7412 nope . No idea.

[@Caseytify]

@@crose7412 brevity & pacing most likely. In future movies whole sub-plots and sometimes characters are not included in the movie. Gotta keep things moving.

[@macmcleod1188]

@@Caseytify how does Hermione saying a sentence instead of Ron improve brevity or pacing? Both characters are standing there talking to Harry anyway.

[@crazycgames]

Oh, man, I hope you keep these up. It gets REALLY dark the longer the series goes on and I can't wait to see your reactions to them!!!!

[@ambgwin]

This is hands down THE most entertaining first watch of HP I have ever seen and I’ve seen a lot! I’m dying laughing and love the excitement for all the things.

[@WolfstarGaming1]

I do recommend reading the books as well, they fill in a LOT of the gaps the movies kinda glaze over. I read each book prior to each movie but I still loved both sets.

[@ladygray6081]

The books give the best information and details and the movies give u the visuals u crave to see brought to life

[@melhawl3685]

Audiobooks are fun!

[@WolfstarGaming1]

@@melhawl3685 haha I suppose so they can be sure!

[@taneshadavis2432]

I love Ron! As far as his faces, try and remember that this was their first acting role the progression in all their acting gets better!

[@LizJasonHEA]

I just discovered your channel and I must say I just think you're marvelous. First of all we're neighbors I'm from Nashville. I love your accent I'm afraid the city of Nashville is becoming so cosmopolitan that we're losing our native tongue. So I can just listen to you all day and be happy. You're probably about the same age as my children. Maybe a little younger. They didn't start watching Harry Potter when it first came out . I bought the books first and the kids and I read them in the evenings together. I think we started watching the year the 3rd movie came out . The last couple of movies my daughter and I went to see the midnight premieres. It was such a great bonding time for us. Your joy is contagious and I need some smiles in my life right now so thank you for bringing them to me today. I look forward to following your Harry Potter journey and checking out the rest of your channel since I'm now a new subscriber.

[@alisawsemmes5958]

I am sooooo glad you’re watching these. It’s such a joy to see your experience the HP movies.

[@Ctrl-Alt-Play]

I saw the thumbnail and yelled "SHUT UP!!" at my screen! XD Omg I'm excited for your reactions to this!! One of my fav reactors. :D

[@pokeygorilla9368]

The fact that they all have pets is based off the legend that witches had familiars, their pets they could command or maybe morph into

[@Chasmodius]

No ravens, though... or snakes.

[@xTheLovelyRosex]

I’m so happy you are reacting to Harry Potter! If you do all of them you are in for a ride! They deal a lot with growing up, grief, and depression ( mostly in later movies). So I think there will be a lot of good discussions especially since you’ve been so open to talking about mental health on your channels! 💕

[@Crazykajunchic]

Just found your channel and cannot wait to see you go through the series. Your comments are killing me! *Patiently waiting for next video*

[@ericwatson54]

Harry's not cursed. He's the "Boy Who Lived". Voldemort tried to kill Harry and failed. So, Harry's a celebrity now.

[@TheDetailsMatter]

Celebrity can be a curse all its own.

[@GormSim]

I cannot emphasize enough how appreciative I am that we had Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith throughout the whole series - even with their health issues. Obviously, a vast majority of the cast stays on from movie 1-8, but those two really embodied their roles. Extremely sad that we lost Richard Harris after the second film, but Michael Gambon settles into the role of Dumbledor by the fourth movie (in my opinion). I really hope you do continue the series and enjoy it as much as so many before you have. Great reaction, Mrs. Burton.

[@jeffking887]

Dumbledore doesn’t like free grazers 😉

[@everythingdutch3121]

Miss, this is the first in a row that is growing on you. There are small details that comeback trough out of them, like the awnsers about why Harry Potter couldn't be killed a second time, he died.. For why he lives still ckeep on going ❤️

[@leosarmiento4823]

Love both your country accent, and the review. I can't wait for you to explores the film series. FYI: as the kids grow older, they naturally develop, and the stories deepen.

[@randyranderson690]

This was a pure joy watching Ashleigh gush over this movie. She thought the first movie was scary LOL you are just starting hun. Plus I think Ashleigh is secretly a Weasley....she'd definitely fit in with George & Fred.

[@Andrew_Thannen]

Fun fact: Harry's scar is not just lightning bolt-shaped, it's also the hand movement required to successfully cast the Killing Curse.

[@janeldavis905]

It's been a long time since I read the books, but I don't remember this being mentioned (and they definitely don't do it in the movies). Is this lore Rowling added via Twitter or a fan theory or something?

[@Andrew_Thannen]

@@janeldavis905 I dunno, I saw it a few years ago on the HP wiki for the curse... Could've just been something pulled from Pottermore.

[@jimenap2942]

I’ve never had this much fun with a Harry Porter reaction, I wanted to say a few of my favorite moments but it’s literally the whole video, you are so precious 😩

[@TheDigitalBear]

So glad you're getting into these. They're so good and I feel like they all get better as they go along. Oh, and just thought you should know, I'm getting a couple new cats and one of 'em (the girl) is going to be named "Twinkle Toe Beans" (Beans for short). Mad Maximus for the boy. Thanks for the beany inspiration!

[@katrinaaponte4787]

You should listen to the audiobook Ashleigh. There's so much that gets left out/or changed in the movie. Also, I love that you cite a book screaming horrifically when being opened as your reason for not reading. 🤣

[@cmlemmus494]

Let me just throw in a vote to look for the UK version of the audiobook, though it is a bit harder to find. Jim Dale did the US version and it's perfectly fine, but a few years later Stephen Fry met Rowling at an event and asked for permission to do a new version. His is spectacular.

[@lpeterson2336]

@@cmlemmus494 yes the UK version is spot on and should be the only English version allowed.

[@togroglog2457]

Ashleigh's face when Hermione hides under the sink is everything.

[@SocialismKills]

If this is everything to you, your life is pretty sh it

[@bastioncory6740]

@@SocialismKills Calm down kid.

[@orkloven]

Yeah it's just great when she judges the reaction of a terrified preteen and belittles her... Stellar.

[@sarahvn81]

@@orkloven ... You realize it's a movie? Right? They ain't real people, bro.

[@BeardGuy-vz8tn]

Finally you're watching the Harry Potter series! Can't wait to see all your reactions to all the twists, turns and magic 😉

[@molly7154]

Ollivander, the man who sells Harry a wand, is played by John Hurt. You’ve seen John Hurt in another reaction on your channel. He was in Alien & had a xenomorph burst out of his chest.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

So glad you're heading into Harry Potter. As some may have already mentioned, films 1 & 2 are aimed towards a younger audience but from 3 onwards things begin to get dark and get progressively darker as the series continues.

[@davidmeir9348]

Harry Potter is a wonderful serie. The first two movies especially captured so well the child like enchanting athmosphere of Howgwarts. I have to say the casting for the 3 main leads, one of the best of all times.

[@codym6376]

Especially for picking kids that need to go through so many films

[@k-popbiased1058]

I loved this reaction! You have such a warm personality :)

[@nikkismall1589]

“That’s a nice blanket” absolutely killed me omg

[@tntkff9901]

"The hat said I was Gryffindor..." The hat when seeing her hair: "oh, ANOTHER Weasley..."

[@filipvadas7602]

1. These movies getting progressively darker as they go is one of the best elements in my opinion. The fact that you are in the dame position as the main trio, seeing the veil of childlike innocence and wonder lifted to reveal the dark underbelly of the wizarding world is a great touch 2. The CGI in the early movies was REALLY good for its time, mind you the first 3 came out from 2001. - 2004. so the fact that it holds up so well is crazy 3. Alan Rickman was a legend. He , unfortunately, passed away in 2016. But he left quite the legacy, not just with Snape but with almost every character he played. Hans Gruber in Die Hard, The Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood : Prince of Thieves, The Metatron in Dogma etc

[@iChristyD]

She’s GOT to see Dogma!! I mean she really needs to see every Kevin Smith movie. It’ll be hard for her to find a copy of Dogma unless we can find her one to send, and I’m not sending my copies!! Will have to look on eBay for a copy for her.

[@wyterabitt2149]

Some of the CGI is good, some of it is actually a little poor for the time interestingly.

[@travis9260]

@@iChristyD Tusk would truamatize her

[@scorp77snake]

I saw fellowship of the ring a few days before watching this in the cinema so was rather disappointed by the CGI as it just didn't compare

[@filipvadas7602]

@@scorp77snake to be fair, the entire LoTR trilogy was and still is on a whole nother level Its not even a contest

[@zeladoni3949]

Instantly subscribed, this was wonderful. Thanks for the laughs!

[@seanmalloy0528]

Ashleigh, the wandmaker was in 1978's "Alien"; he had chest issues at dinner. The reason Voldemprt didn't fire off a second one is the the first attack rebounded. I'd recommend that you check out the books.

[@GigiC4]

I was sold the first book by my usual book seller, I didn't want to buy it at first because I thought it was a kids book but he convinced me to try it. I was surprised that the book worked so well for an adult and I bought the second book which was already out at that time and bought all the rest as they came out. I think the movies did a very good job of translating the books, of course some details are omitted but that's always the case when you adapt a book for the cinema.

[@crissiampco]

Watching this after an AMAZING, glittery, glam, Old West cabaret performance of "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" by Dan Radcliffe on Miracle Workers is so funny. Also, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY A GRYFFINDOR.

[@jannorton5108]

So glad to see we have begun this journey. You will start to see a pattern of almost every movie questioning your previous belief of whether Snape is good or not. It is funny that you said this movie was so scary, it is the tamest of the lot. My son began this journey at 6, he told anyone who would listen a very detailed description of this movie so we immediately bought and started reading the second book and so we were ready for the next movie. We continued until he was 16 and he waited 15 hours outside our downtown theater to be first in line for the last film in the series.

[@Nathanscottphilipps]

One thing I love about Harry potter is that these were stories she wrote and told her children; so each later one gets a little bit more "mature" as the story grew with them. So the first 2 while fun are suitable for 7-8 year Olds and the final ones are teen young adult.

[@EvanSaltare]

As a kid, I really wasn't involved in the hype for the Harry Potter books until I saw the first movie. I think by the time this movie came out Rowling had written the 3rd or 4th book. My elementary school reserved the local movie theater for an early morning showing of Sorcerer's Stone on the first weekend it was released. We had the whole building to ourselves because it was before the theater opened for the day. It was free and our school filled three auditoriums. The principal and assistant principal worked the concession stand and handed out free popcorn. I started reading the series from book 1 the next day until I was caught up. After that, I bought every book and saw every movie at midnight. My love for this franchise probably would've never happened if my school didn't hold that special showing.

[@P.HATHCOX]

Wow! What a great school memory to have! I was already grown up by the time Harry Potter came out as a film but I know I would have LOVED if I had been able to take part something like that in my school days.

[@adamvialpando106]

I got into the books right around when this movie came out as well. My dad sent me all the books released up until that point for my birthday which was books 1-4. Loved them and have read all 7 numerous times. Nowadays I am a little less of a fan having noticed more of their faults and because of Rowling herself. But damn do I still love these books. Every kid has that one books series that they grew up with.

[@steveo2737]

I absolutely love Ashleighs soul man. Her reactions are absolutely genuine. Here for reactions - stayed for the community!

[@tadmurphy7436]

oh Ash. you thought this was scary you're just getting started. it's a absolutely amazing ride. you will have a lot of questions as you proceed but they will all be answered in due time. can't wait for the next one enjoy. as always you're ❤️💚☘️🇺🇦

[@johnnusz8278]

I always wait for the playlist to be complete so I can binge the reactions.... and with your reaction to Snape, I can't WAIT to get to your reaction to Umbridge and the final twist.

[@ChakasCave]

The Ron face is because he’s a brand new actor. He gets waaay better as the movies goes on

[@rcrawford42]

And Ron is the Sam Gamgee of Harry Potter.

[@reinrose82]

Right. While some like Harry (Dan Radcliffe), and Draco (Tom Felton), were child actors with a few credits under their belt, (Dan was in David Copperfield with Maggie Smith/Mcgonagall, who recommended him for Potter) open casting calls allowed anyone a chance. Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) had never acted outside school plays before. Easy on the child actors. It was magic school for us, it was acting school for them.

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

I literally grew up with the books, so this franchise has a special place for me. The movies did a very good job adapting the books, considering how much stuff they have on them.

[@UhOhHereWeGo]

Yay!!! Omg I’m so excited to watch you fall in love with this franchise, everyone does, it’s phenomenal

[@ssb031]

OMG they're such BABIES in this! It's so funny to go back and watch these now that it's been so long since they came out. You do the Ron face SO well. hahaha!

[@SSPerfectChaosRCT]

Since I'm not seeing anyone else mention it (I may have missed it and this will end up in the middle of everyone else who's mentioned it), the Hogwarts Houses rely on certain traits for people to get in. Gryffindor - brave, adventurous Ravenclaw - witty, intelligence Hufflepuff - kind, helpful Slytherin - ambitious, cunning (not necessarily evil, but easy to follow)

[@Popcorn-ch7uy]

Those are not the traits of hufflepuff, they are loyalty and hardworking.

[@resdyadarkwatch8588]

I always thought it was: Gryffindor = jocks Ravenclaw = nerds Slytherin= preps Hufflepuff = stoners and everyone else...

[@nullunit]

For peak hot Rickman, I recommend Sense and Sensibility directed by Ang Lee. That movie is hella good and made me understand the attraction of Jane Austen's stories. This movie is probably the weakest of the series, all the kids and directors get better as you go for the most part.

[@ThreadBomb]

We need more reactions to Sense and Sensibility. A great movie that I think Ashleigh would end up loving (after some initial resistance).

[@VTL77]

Continue! I hope you speed through these because they're great to binge. Also, you should watch deleted scenes for each movie. And I just have to say, I love your laugh.

[@1805movie]

Chris Columbus (who directed _Home Alone_ ) directed this movie and the sequel. John Williams also composed the music.