With an astounding $934 million in total revenue, Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince broke the record for the highest five-day opening worldwide. The duration of the Warner Bros. Pictures movie was 153 minutes. It could have gone on for much longer if the multiple deleted scenes were not omitted from the final cut.
Well, the charming characters, thrilling adventures, and powerful wizardry of Harry Potter’s magical world draw in fans. One particular scene from the sixth film in the Harry Potter film series is still unbeknownst to a few fans. However, those who are aware of it find this deleted “I’m with you” scene to be intriguing because it provides insight into the bond where Albus Dumbledore explicitly acknowledged Harry Potter’s greatness.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The Deleted ‘I’m With You’ Scene
Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) is widely considered to be the most powerful wizard to have ever lived. Not only had he battled (and won) against two of the strongest dark wizards in history, he had protected Hogwarts for decades. However, in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, while journeying to the crystal cave, Dumbledore shows his faith in Daniel Radcliffe‘s Harry Potter, similar to how Harry shows his faith in him earlier in the film. This means Dumbledore trusts Harry in case he goes down, with the line:
“Harry, I am not worried. I am with you”.
Nonetheless, a scene omitted from the sixth installment in the Harry Potter film series illustrates how Harry’s mentor reassures him that he need not worry because he is with the headmaster of Hogwarts.
But this “I’m with you” scene was conspicuously absent from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince‘s initial theatrical release. It was a crucial moment that revealed Dumbledore and Harry’s close relationship and highlighted their special bond. However, due to time constraints or other undisclosed reasons, it was ultimately left on the cutting room floor.
Fans Reaction: Dumbledore’s Admission of Harry Potter’s Greatness
This deleted scene would have certainly tugged at the heartstrings of fans. Witnessing Dumbledore’s genuine and sincere admiration for Harry Potter would have enriched their relationship even more. Fans would have known their hero was genuinely destined for greatness, which would have increased the excitement for the big confrontation between Harry and Voldemort.
Let us see how this scene makes fans react:
“Yes. It was the moment where the responsibility of defeating Voldemort fully shifted from Dumbledore to Harry.”
“Absolutely! I enjoy Dumbledore and Harry’s relationship in the books than the movies. The movies did not do it justice..”
“This should’ve been there in the movie.”
“Not them deleting the two best sentences in the ending of this book.”
“Absolutely should have kept those! Why aren’t they in the extended versions?”
“Personally! With the Impact and the worth and beauty these movies have given to so many people – there should b one version of the movie where EVERY deleted scene is incorporated!!”
Reviews of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were favorable, praising the film’s plot, emotional impact, cinematography, and acting. At $104 million, it shattered the record for the highest single-day global gross, indicating its great commercial success. With $394 million in revenue in just five days, the movie shattered the record for the biggest five-day opening worldwide. Additionally, having made $934 million in total revenue, the movie ranks as the second highest-grossing film of 2009.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is streaming on Max channel.
