In the book the Wargs force the fellowship into the Mines of Moria. And the final decision of going into Moria is Frodo's. Jackson just to save time didn't have the whole debate that was in the book.<P>As for tha Barlog, Gandalf says in so many words I don't have the exact quote: There are things in this world more powerful than I, and things in this world that I have yet to be tested against.<P>I think he knew there was a good chance that he would face the Balrog and wasn't sure what would happen. He did know he was atleast close to matching the Balrog so I think he thought the risk was better than taking the Ring so close to Isengard where he was clearly no match for Saruman at this point.
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Keeper of the site Ring Lord.
"Dangerous!" cried Gandalf. "And so am I, very dangerous: more dangerous than anything you will ever meet, unless you are brought alive before the seat of the Dark Lord."
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