Harry Potter film adaptations have made numerous changes compared to the original stories, including the notable omission of several important characters. One such character is a boy who, if he had appeared in the films, would have had a significant impact at the end of the story.
The character that remains a mystery yet possesses significant power is Charlie Weasley – the third child of the Weasley family and the brother of Ron. Throughout the Harry Potter films, Charlie is mostly mentioned in passing, indicating that he is studying dragons in Romania.
Charlie Weasley appears in family photos
In the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Ron wrote a letter to Charlie, who received a dragon egg that Hagrid had raised. Moreover, Charlie’s expertise in dragons was crucial in supporting Harry Potter during the Triwizard Tournament in the fourth installment. However, besides these details, Charlie Weasley has little prominent role in the films.
Charlie’s dragon expertise could change the whole series
Although Charlie Weasley plays a significant role in the books, he was ultimately sidelined in the films. In the story, he has a vast network beyond the Hogwarts grounds and England, having once led a group of dragon trainers to participate in the battle against Voldemort’s forces in the final conflict. Even without a direct appearance, Charlie still has a crucial impact.
Concept art of Charlie as described in the books
It is widely believed that the film crew of Harry Potter, particularly J.K. Rowling, had to minimize elements related to Charlie Weasley. If Charlie had been fully realized in the films, it undoubtedly would have altered the course of the final battle against Voldemort. The main characters would face many challenges, making the conclusion much more complex.
Moreover, many viewers also note that just Charlie joining the order to support Hogwarts would have caused Voldemort’s forces to be “reversed” immediately. It can be said that Charlie is essentially Harry Potter’s “secret weapon,” a character of great importance who does not need to appear directly on the battlefield.
Source: Screen Rant
