Rank 3: Dementors in Little Whinging
- Movie: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” probably has the most unpleasant opening scene of the series, but in a good way. At first, everything seems normal. Harry is stuck on Privet Drive as always and is being teased by Dudley. But suddenly, quite literally, the weather takes a turn for the worse. It becomes icy cold, as Dementors have come to hunt Harry.
This clash between the staid Muggle world and the horrors of the magical world is somehow grotesque, which makes it so interesting. The scene itself is action-packed, provides Dudley with character development, and creates tension. At the same time, it remains faithful to the concept of starting on Privet Drive with the Dursleys. All in all, a perfect mixture.
