This document analyzes a scene from the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It summarizes the camera shots used, including establishing shots of Sirius and Harry, and close-ups showing their expressions. It describes the body language between the two characters, particularly a hug showing their close relationship as the only family each has. It also briefly discusses the costumes worn by Harry and Sirius and how they reflect the characters. The music in the scene is described as creating a loving yet sad atmosphere that becomes more minor and tense when Harry discusses his troubles but then lighter when Sirius reassures him.

1. Favourite Scene Analysis
Zoë Palmer

2. The scene! “Light and
Darkness”
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3. Camera Shots...
Establishing shot of Sirius and Harry in the tapestry
room, long shot of Sirius at the door.

4. Close up of Sirius’s part of the family tree, and then to
Sirius, who looks saddened that his mother hated him
so much.

5. Close up of Harry when he is telling Sirius about the
dreams and flashes of Voldemort’s mind. Here we see
the effect that the torment of the visions is having on
him.
Non- verbal communication from Sirius- his head is
bowed and he is looking at Harry with concern,
because he worries about his safety.

6. Body Language
Sirius puts his hands on Harry’s shoulders a few times
throughout the scene, indicating that he cares for
Harry and wants him to know that he’s there for him.

7. When Sirius and Harry
hug, this tells us how
close they are- Harry loves
Sirius because he is the
only family he has left,
and Sirius sees Harry as
the closest thing he will
ever have to a son, and
wants to look after his
best friend’s child.

8. Costumes
Harry’s clothes are suited to his character, because he is a teenage
boy. The grey colour of his hoodie is also effective as it may help to
convey how depressed and alone he feels.
Sirius’s clothes are suited to him also, because he is an escaped
convict, so he doesn’t get to go out buying new clothes! It also
shows how wealthy the family he came from was, as his attire,
while old, looks very expensive and luxurious.

9. Music
The music is very reflective of the moment.
It begins when Sirius starts explaining the family tree
to Harry.
The use of strings and oboes creates a very loving and
almost sad atmosphere. The melody becomes very
minor and tense when Harry explains his troubles.
It becomes lighter when Sirius reassures him.