The Harry Potter series exemplifies a unique array of sound characteristics. One scene in particular is when dementors board the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The creators utilized different listening modes. In the beginning, we see heavy rain and some wind, and we can hear those exact casual sounds. We also see the train jolt as well as hear it. An example of a semantic sound would be the sound a dementor makes when trying to suck out Harry’s soul. The noise you hear is a dark representation of what a soul-sucking creature would sound like. It almost sounds like a deep windy noise mixed with a growl. Space is also utilized in this movie clip. Near the end of the scene Harry faints and he can hear his mother scream “Harry.” The sound fades out since he is fainting. The sound is then transformed into the train whistle and gets louder as he starts to come through. We perceive this sound as if we are Harry, hence it fading in and out. We also hear the dementor’s suck more loudly because the directionality of the sound is pointing toward Harry. During that time we are looking through Harry’s point of view, which increasing the intensity of the noise.
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