Cue No. 20

Dissonant strings fade in under the conversation. Chords move around with bell tolls in the celesta, creating an uncertain and dark atmosphere. The 3-note motif enters at the mention of Tom Riddle. Alto flute, choir, and harp add to the darker colors associated with quiet statements of this theme. The cue continues with variations like “The Stone” from Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), varying the textures and movement underneath. The actual ending of “The Stone” concludes the statement note for note, then trails off into a sinister muted horn line, giving the end a mustache-twirling “to be continued…” feeling.