It's a pretty common "old magic" or folkloric tradition that the evil spirits cannot cross thresholds of a home without permission -- or at least that they cannot harm the occupants. Max clearly (to the wary viewer) cannot enter without Michael's permission, and once he gives it, the vampire is free to use traditional vampire powers, including the hypnotic gaze and ability to cloud minds. Maybe it's the old school gamer in me, but without the traditional threshold protection of the home, a bit of the ol' vamp charm would go a long way.
(Aside: Any "cheat" regarding Max at dinner is easily forgiven by the holy water and garlic filled water pistols, and the OCD manicness of the Frog brothers' preparations. Nowadays I'd go armed with a supersoaker!)
Does Dracula, in the novel, actually DO anything during the day? I thought striking during the day was primarily to take advantage of his immobility while resting in his coffin...
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Date: 2008-01-08 04:00 pm (UTC)(Aside: Any "cheat" regarding Max at dinner is easily forgiven by the holy water and garlic filled water pistols, and the OCD manicness of the Frog brothers' preparations. Nowadays I'd go armed with a supersoaker!)
Does Dracula, in the novel, actually DO anything during the day? I thought striking during the day was primarily to take advantage of his immobility while resting in his coffin...