Rowling writes books, not screenplays.

Around the world, children and adults alike have flocked to theatres to see Harry Potter's sixth cinematic outing. Despite glowing reviews, fans of the novels may be sorely disappointed.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was the book that defined the rest of the series. Brimming with blistering detail, it put the preceding five novels into context. It also set the scene for epic battle that was the come in the final instalment.