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HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE script analysis

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Harry is unexpectedly entered into the dangerous Triwizard Tournament and must navigate its deadly tasks while uncovering dark forces at work. After surviving dragons and underwater trials, he faces Voldemort’s return and the loss of a friend, setting the stage for the wizarding world’s next war.

80 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 26 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

20%

A pre-dawn shot of Little Hangleton under a dark sky establishes a foreboding tone.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 11 / Page 1 / 5% target

25%

Moody’s warning about cheating and watching enemies foreshadows the theme of vigilance and trust.

Cheating's a tradition in the Triwizard Tournament. Always has been.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-5 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

30%

We learn of Riddle’s graveyard, Frank Bryce’s curiosity, and the haunted Riddle House.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Pages 2-3 / 12% target

40%

Frank Bryce overhears Voldemort plotting and is killed, igniting the return of dark magic.

5

Debate

Scenes 9-10 / Pages 3-4 / 20% target

35%

Harry wakes from nightmares and faces Hermione at the Weasleys’, questioning the safety and reality of upcoming challenges.

Hermione. When'd you get here?
6

Break into Two

Scene 11 / Page 4 / 25% target

30%

Harry follows Moody into his office, stepping fully into the tournament world.

7

B Story

Scene 12 / Pages 4-5 / 30% target

30%

Harry and Hermione’s library discussion grounds the B-story of friendship and loyalty.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 13-18 / Pages 5-8 / 40% target

40%

The dragon and lake tasks showcase the thrills and skills of the Triwizard Tournament.

9

Midpoint

Scenes 17-18 / Pages 7-8 / 50% target

35%

Harry successfully uses Gillyweed underwater to rescue hostages, a false victory turning point.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 20 / Pages 9-10 / 65% target

40%

Voldemort’s resurrection in the graveyard marks the rising threat closing in on Harry.

B-blood of the enemy...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 21 / Pages 10-11 / 75% target

45%

The Priori Incantatem duel exposes Harry’s vulnerability and Cedric’s death, the ultimate low point.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 22 / Page 11 / 80% target

40%

Harry returns with Cedric’s body, distraught and questioning everything he’s fought for.

13

Break into Three

Scene 23 / Pages 11-12 / 85% target

35%

Discovering Moody is Barty Crouch Jr. gives Harry new resolve and knowledge for the final confrontation.

It's you. It's been you from the beginning. From the moment you put my name in the Goblet...
14

Finale

Scenes 24-25 / Pages 12-13 / 95% target

35%

Dumbledore explains the wand connection and publicly reveals Cedric’s murder, mobilizing the school against Voldemort.

Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort.
15

Final Image

Scene 26 / Page 13 / 99% target

30%

Harry, Ron, and Hermione on Hogwarts grounds reflect on how everything will change, closing on a sense of impending conflict.

Everything's going to change now, isn't it?