I appreciate the well-crafted, tightly-woven story that JKR gave us and knew that I'd be upset at every change from the book. Did the screenwriter think he could craft a better story than Jo did? The first time I saw HBP, I ranted for three days. Then I saw it again. I loved it. Teenage Voldemort is truly creepy. Dumbledore is protective of Harry yet determined to get done what needs doing. Snape is as unclear as ever - is he good or bad? Harry grows up. Ron and Hermione finally get together. McGonnagal visibly ages after Dumbledore dies. Harry and Ron's nighttime discussion about the merits of Ginny and Hermione was both funny and sweet. The "mood" of the story was spot on. As a film, it worked. See it!