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Originally Posted by
ladysaraii 
I hate that they called the desks and Pettigrew's death juvenile. I really think that underscores the importance of those moments.
Now due to the pacing of the film, it might not be necessarily, but for the book, it gives the reader a brief respite from the pain. I'm not saying it needs to be in the film, but not for the reason he gave
I could not agree more. They're in a battle for their lives, anything and everything that can be used as a weapon should be used as a weapon. And a master of Transfiguration should know that! And you're right, you need a break, however small, from the incredible dark intensity going on around you.