WB has released the original screenplay for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! This means it is not the transcript of what the final movie is, its what they started with and changed as they went along. To download and read it, click here. There is one line with Neville that didn’t make it into the film (at least I don’t remember it…which is sad since I just saw the movie last night at my school), so I’ll post that for you.
Slughorn stands at the head of a table, goblet raised to the students seated before him, which in addition to Harry and Hermione include MARCUS BELBY, Blaise Zabini, NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM and the TWINS. A distinctive CRYSTAL HOURGLASS sits in the center of the table.
SLUGHORN To Hogwarts’ best and brightest!
CORMAC Here, here!
Hermione exchanges a wry glance with Harry, who notices that ONE SETTING is EMPTY. The twins make — and drink — their toast in perfect unison. Neville stares hopelessly at the vast array of forks, knives and spoons placed beside his plate.
NEVILLE Which one do I use for the soup?
Thanks SS!