As Mr Fletcher explains, opinions differed, but there were always those who argued that to ask too much was to put the process of conversion at risk.

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The bill was backed by mental health groups, and gay rights activists say reparative or "conversion therapy" can increase risk of depression or suicide.

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They had to make sure that the conversion on Potter was significantly better than on Titans or risk the biggest franchise in Warner Bros. history.

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