In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book, the Quidditch World Cup takes up a fair chunk of the story. Unlike in previous installments, where things usually begin with the Boy Who Lived being subjected to cruel treatment from the Dursleys, this time around he's with the Weasleys pretty much from the start. And, once at the Burrow, he then embarks on one of the most-memorable experiences of his life.
The movie, however, rushes through that time in the story. We now take a look at 10 things related to the Quidditch World Cup that the blockbuster failed to show us when it was released back in 2005.
The Game Itself
Let's start with the obvious. In the movie, we see Cornelius Fudge kick things off with his wand, making a brief announcement to a packed-out stadium in the process. However, just as we're braced to see an enthralling game of Quidditch play out in front of us, it cuts to after the game with Harry and the rest of the Weasleys celebrating Ireland's triumph in a tent.
In the book, however, the game is described to us in detail. Ireland cruise into a big lead but Viktor Krum catches the snitch in a rarity for the sport.
The Veela
Veela are omitted from the movie version of things, even though Fleur Delacour - who is a rather important character - is one of them. Beautiful and capable of making anyone fall in love with them, they have a unique pulling power and leave their mark on any man who dares get too close.
In the book, they're the mascots for the Bulgaria team and they clash with Ireland's own mascots - Leprechauns. They also enchant one man in particular, throwing the match into chaos as a result...
The Referee
Hassan Mostafa is the man charged with the task of refereeing the Quidditch World Cup final. As if keeping pace with 14 rapid, flying players wasn't hard enough, he then has to contend with the Veela trying to influence him from the sidelines.
Mostafa falls in love with the Veela, completing forgetting that he's officiating the biggest match of his career to date. He feels embarrassed once he realizes what he's doing and disciplines them for trying to trick him. This could have added some much-needed comic relief in an otherwise dark and gritty movie.
Ludo Bagman
In the core material, Ludo Bagman is a charming man - but one who can't be trusted. He meets Harry and the Weasleys before the tournament begins and scoffs at a bet by Fred and George Weasley. The twins win, though, and he fails to pay them despite them accurately predicting with Ireland would win and Viktor Krum would get the snitch.
Bagman is left out of the movie altogether, which is a crying shame given he is a character with much potential. In the books he ends up disappearing out of fear for his life, having double-crossed some rather savage and unforgiving goblins.
Seeing Old Faces
Before the match starts on the big screen, you see how wizards and witches from all over the world gather to watch the big showdown between Ireland and Bulgaria. However, while you see it busy, you don't get any character appearances like in the books.
Harry and Ron seem to know pretty much everybody there. They talk with Seamus Finnigan and his mother about Ireland's chances of lifting the trophy, Harry lusts over crush Cho Chang while the gang also bump into Oliver Wood, the old Gryffindor keeper. It would have been great seeing all of these characters but it appears Warner Bros were determined not to get sidetracked and stay on course.
Looking At The Oddly Dressed
Witches and Wizards aren't great at blending into a crowd. This is made clear right from the very beginning of the Sorcerer's Stone book, when they stand out from a mile away and alert people with their odd-looking attire.
And, at the Quidditch World Cup, it's a similar story. One man Archie wears a women's bathing suit and even other wizards mock him for it. It would have been amusing to see such a scene because, again, it would have added some light and much-needed comic relief.
Harry's Wand Goes Missing
Shortly after Ireland's Quidditch World Cup triumph, things go south with the Death Eaters leaving their mark on the big event. Amid the chaos that ensues as Lord Voldemort's old followers rise up - and then scatter following the reveal of the Dark Mark - Harry loses his wand in the book version of events.
It puts him in a blind panic, meaning he's unable to defend himself. This doesn't happen in the movie, however, with Daniel Radcliffe's character becoming separated from Ron and Hermione instead. And this takes us onto our next point...
Winky The House Elf
In the Goblet of Fire novel, Winky the House Elf is found unconscious with Harry's wand on her possession. She's then accused of casting the Dark Mark by owner Barty Crouch Sr, who treats her abhorrently and sparks Hermione's desire to protect others of her species as a result. Little do we know, however, that it wasn't her - but the presumed-dead Barty Crouch Jr instead.
But Winky doesn't appear in the movie whatsoever. Much of Crouch's backstory is omitted from the movie, presumably because they simply didn't have the time to cram it all in.
Mr Roberts And His Family
In the movie, the Death Eaters spread fear into witches and wizards by burning their tents and generally sparking chaos around the campsite. We don't see them torturing anybody - unlike in the book.
The book introduces us to the character of Mr Roberts, a Muggle man who has no idea why so many people are suddenly packing out his campsite. He's a victim of the Death Eaters' antics, however, with them subjecting him, his wife and his child to humiliating torture. It's probably for the best this was left out - to cater for younger members of the audience.
Bumping Into Draco
Harry, Ron and Hermione all become separated from the rest of the Weasleys as the Death Eater continue to cause chaos and put the whole wizarding world on red alert. That's in the book - and they also bump into Draco Malfoy.
Malfoy taunts the trio, refusing to deny that his father Lucius was under one of the hoods. It's not a significant scene but it suggests that Draco is very much in favor of Lord Voldemort and his goals which, later down the line, becomes key when he joins them during the events of the Half Blood Prince. It never made it into the movie - but probably because it wasn't that significant.