My hero...the Balrog???

[Balrog_of_Morgoth]

Has it ever occurred to any of you that, at least in the movies, the Balrog plays a direct part in saving the fellowship?

They were facing certain slaughter in the main hall of Dwarrowdelf, when the orcs and goblins were coming from everywhere. Then the Balrogs lets forth his growl and they all scattered. He saved their butts bigtime.

When he is chasing them and causes large stones to come crashing down and break the stairway, he cuts off a possible path for the orcs to give chase.

Then of course, the bridge scene. Although Gandalf falls temporarily, that route is also cut off for giving chase.

Maybe had he lived, he should have been invited to Aragorn's wedding and join in the festivities!