17. A Sluggish Memory
- A reliable source on IMDB has leaked a scene from the script regarding the "modified" memory; shots of this scene came from multiple sources.
- Two pictures show young Riddle and young Slughorn from this scene.
HBP Script Leak
LAVENDER BROWN
That's my Won-Won.
HERMIONE
Excuse me, I have to go vomit.
As Hermione exits, Harry spies Ginny, in an alcove, sitting by as Dean laughs with SEAMUS. Looking up, she sees Harry, gives a feeble wave. He waves back. CUT TO:
86 INT. DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE - NIGHT
HARRY'S FACE PLUNGING INTO WATER, BREAKING THE SURFACE...
87 INT. SLUGHORN'S OFFICE/YEARS PAST - NIGHT
We emerge from the CRACKLING EMBERS of a FIREPLACE. A much younger--and more smartly dressed--Slughorn probes a dish of CRYSTALLIZED PINEAPPLE as he holds court before 16-YEAR- OLD TOM RIDDLE and five other BOYS. The CRYSTAL HOURGLASS sits on a side table.
TOM RIDDLE
Sir, is it true that Professor Merrythought is retiring?
Slughorn chuckles, wags a sugar-encrusted finger at Riddle.
SLUGHORN
Now, Tom, I couldn't tell you if I knew, could I? I must say, m'boy, I'd like to know where you get your information. More knowledgeable than half the staff, you are. (as the other boys laugh) By the way, thank you for the pineapple--you're quite right, it is my favourite--how is it you knew?
TOM RIDDLE
Intuition.
Riddle smiles but his expression suggests intuition had nothing to do with it. Slughorn chuckles uneasily.
SLUGHORN
Good gracious, look at the time. Off you go, boys, or Professor Dippett will have us all in detention. Lestrange, Avery, don't forget your essays...
As the others file out, Slughorn busies himself with some papers when--Ping!--
he turns, finds Riddle still there, standing by the crystal hourglass.
SLUGHORN
Look sharp, Tom. You don't want to be caught out of bed after hours...
TOM RIDDLE
I know a secret shortcut or two.
SLUGHORN
Yes, I imagine you do. Something on your mind, Tom?
TOM RIDDLE
Yes sir. I couldn't think of anyone else to go to. The other Professors, well, they're not like you. They might...misunderstand.
SLUGHORN
Go on.
Riddle slips off the RING on his left hand, begins to roll it between his fingers. It is set with a BLACK STONE.
TOM RIDDLE
I was in the library the other night, in the Restricted section, and I read something rather odd, about a bit of rare magic, and I thought perhaps you could illuminate me...
Suddenly a DENSE FOG engulfs the room and SLUGHORN'S VOICE twists into an ANGRY SHRIEK:
SLUGHORN
I don't know anything about such things and I wouldn't tell you if I did! Now get out of here at once and don't ever let me catch you mentioning it again!
The FOG grows thicker and...
88 INT. DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE - NIGHT
...CAMERA emerges from the swirling Pensieve. Harry blinks, finds Dumbledore studying him from across the room.
DUMBLEDORE
Confused? I would be surprised if you weren't.
- The Japanese TV Trailer from January shows Harry and Dumbledore during this lesson.
- A previously released picture as well as another shot from the third trailer shows Dumbledore in thought.
- Rachezee discussed Harry and Dumbledore’s relationship in the film.
- A picture emerged of Harry and Ron, hiding from Professor Slughorn according to the blurb. Rachezee states that this is an attempt of Harry’s at gaining the memory.
There are a lot of one liners and subtleties that we have never seen before between DD and Harry in this film. They are very effective at showing a comfort and friendship between the two. At one point DD delicately asks Harry about his relationship with hermione. Harry makes it clear they are just best friends.
- This scene was featured in the Japanese TV trailer, where Harry asks Slughorn what Voldemort was like as a student.
