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These are differences between the book and film versions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling.

Omitted Plot Elements
The following characters appear in the book but not in the film (in order of appearance): Piers Polkiss, Mrs. Polkiss, Gordon (Dudley's gang), Malcolm (Dudley's gang), owner of the Railview Hotel, Madam Malkin, Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, Hermes (Percy's owl), Augusta Longbottom, students mentioned in specifics at the Sorting ceremony, including Hannah Abbott, Terry Boot, Millicent Bulstrode, Theodore Nott, Pansy Parkinson, Padma Patil, Blaise Zabini, Peeves (see note at ), Pomona Sprout, Professor Binns, Irma Pince, Bane (centaur), and Ronan (centaur).

Peeves
The character of Peeves was cast and set to be portrayed by Rik Mayall. It is reported that scenes with him were filmed, but they were cut from the final outcome of the movie. They were not included in deleted scenes either. It is rumored that an extended director's cut version of the film will be released featuring Peeves, but as of yet no footage of Mayall in character is available.