The Unforgettable Comedy of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter

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Fiennes' improvisation kept everyone on their toes during filming, resulting in at least 30-40 takes of the scene in which Voldemort hugs Draco Malfoy.

While filming, Helena Bonham Carter unintentionally injured Matthew Lewis's ear with her wand, demonstrating her commitment to portraying the character of Bellatrix Lestrange.

In the scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Rupert Grint's portrayal of Ron Weasley's comical clumsiness was not inconsistent with his character and revealed a previously unseen aspect of his personality.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince showcased a moment that solidified Ron Weasley's (Rupert Grint) irresistibly endearing personality.

Release Date: July 15, 2009

Director: David Yates

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Dave Legeno, Elarica Johnson

Rating: PG

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Ron Weasley And Rupert Grint Are One And The Same

Ron Weasley always provided comedic relief, even if it meant sacrificing his own personality. Although Ron's emotional depth was lacking in the films, Rupert Grint portrayed him so effortlessly that it was difficult to distinguish between the character and the actor. This was to be expected, as young actors playing the same role for ten years while also going through adolescence would naturally experience this kind of intertwining. Just like their characters, Daniel, Rupert, and Emma grew up while working on the Harry Potter movies, leading to a parallel between their on-screen and off-screen lives. Rupert, like Ron, was a constant source of laughter behind the scenes, either making his co-stars laugh or being unable to contain his own laughter during filming.

Knowing this, it becomes even funnier to imagine how Daniel Radcliffe and Jim Broadbent managed to keep a straight face during the scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where Ron consumes a box of chocolates laced with a powerful love potion. This causes him to become bemused and infatuated. Ron, wearing a ridiculous singlet, sits by the window in his dormitory with a bewildered expression. Harry discovers Ron and realizes what has happened, prompting him to take Ron to Professor Slughorn in hopes of finding an antidote. Ron, still wearing the silly singlet, wraps his bare arms around Slughorn and begins flirting with him.

This Unscripted Moment Was Not Unlike Ron Weasley At All

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The scene is already hilariously awkward. However, as Slughorn mixes up an antidote, Ron decides to find a seat on the sofa. Unfortunately, he ends up sitting on the back of it and subsequently falls off with a resounding thud, disappearing from view. Harry and Slughorn glance over in surprise, and the loud noise of his fall catches the attention of Daniel and Jim, who pause their dialogue to look over. Director David Yates's decision to include this moment in the final cut was brilliant because Ron's clumsy tumble perfectly suited his character. In fact, in the corresponding scene from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book, Ron, in his love-stricken, doe-eyed state, actually manages to trip over footstools in Slughorn's office.

Rupert Grint Got The Chance To Portray A New Side To Ron

Rupert's portrayal of Ron in this manner was truly delightful. In both Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix, Ron's character seemed to lack depth, with the exception of a few emotional swings. Apart from being a loyal friend and providing moments of comic relief, there wasn't much to Ron. However, in the Harry Potter books, Ron is a multifaceted character, and it was wonderful to witness Rupert bring out the goofier side of Ron.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I grew up watching the Harry Potter movies and Ron Weasley was always one of my favorite characters. I loved his humor and his loyalty to his friends. The scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where Ron eats the love potion chocolates and becomes infatuated with Professor Slughorn is one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. It's so funny and it perfectly encapsulates Ron's character.

Rupert Grint's portrayal of Ron Weasley was spot-on. He brought so much humor and heart to the role. I think it's safe to say that Ron Weasley is one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter universe, and a big part of that is due to Rupert Grint's amazing performance.