Yeah, books are more canon. The films are less. if the books and films contradict. I'm never taking the film's word for it.
I think its interesting what view people take to information from films that expand upon the books without contradicting them. Though only two examples come to mind: Susan is often depicted as having red hair. The books only mention she wore in a plait but the actor in the films had red hair so it stuck.
The other is the fate of Lavender Brown. The books have her attacked and saved by Hermione and is left 'stirring weakly'. he film then depicts her dying of said injuries.
Now as a writer, I tend to take a broad strokes approach to canon. Books, interviews, films. I'll use any and all of it makes sense for the story. I'll even knick concepts from other books like the Dresden Files for magic if I want to. Because the aim is a fun piece of writing, not strict adherence to canon. (which of course people disagree on anyway)
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I think its interesting what view people take to information from films that expand upon the books without contradicting them. Though only two examples come to mind: Susan is often depicted as having red hair. The books only mention she wore in a plait but the actor in the films had red hair so it stuck.
The other is the fate of Lavender Brown. The books have her attacked and saved by Hermione and is left 'stirring weakly'. he film then depicts her dying of said injuries.
Now as a writer, I tend to take a broad strokes approach to canon. Books, interviews, films. I'll use any and all of it makes sense for the story. I'll even knick concepts from other books like the Dresden Files for magic if I want to. Because the aim is a fun piece of writing, not strict adherence to canon. (which of course people disagree on anyway)