Irene, Renaye and Josh
August 30, 2007 3:24 PM
So... Is there still a spoiler block up? [tag! Headmaster] by Irene, Renaye and Josh
Can we talk about DH?!?! No spoilers in the subjects I PROMISE! Just wondering if its allowed yet =D
Subthreads: DH and the Spoiler Block by Headmaster Bulla with Irene, Renaye, and Josh
<i>SPOILERS!</i> ULTIMATE DEATHLY HALLOWS DISCUSSION! by Irene, Renaye, and Josh with Laurie, Elly, Paul, Earl's author aka linzee
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So... Is there still a spoiler block up? [tag! Headmaster]
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Headmaster Bulla
August 30, 2007 7:08 PM
DH and the Spoiler Block by Headmaster Bulla
I set it to last two weeks, if you recall. Anyone here who hadn't managed to read the book in that period is clearly not trying hard enough :-p and if they haven't managed it by now - over a month later - then how can they call themselves a Harry Potter fan?You can talk about Deathly Hallows now, although a warning that you are going to do so in the subject line would still be appreciated, just in case.
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Irene, Renaye, and Josh
August 31, 2007 8:08 AM
Okay! by Irene, Renaye, and Josh
Thanks Headmaster! I didn't recall that, but thank you for the reminder!
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Okay!
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Irene, Renaye, and Josh
August 31, 2007 8:16 AM
<i>SPOILERS!</i> ULTIMATE DEATHLY HALLOWS DISCUSSION! by Irene, Renaye, and Josh
Alright! Let's get this going!What does everyone think? About...everything! Does anyone else feel like they kind of always knew Snape loved Lily? It was just a surprise when written down?
I keep hearing from a lot of people that the Epilougue was cheesy. I loved it! I thought it was adorable!
So... Who cried? *raises hand*
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<i>SPOILERS!</i> ULTIMATE DEATHLY HALLOWS DISCUSSION!
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Laurie
August 31, 2007 8:24 AM
About that by Laurie
I thought the epilogue was born of Mary-Sue like fan-writers. I honestly couldn't believe that Jo had written it. I mean, really! I want to believe it was a mercy shot more than anything- JK's way of saying, 'Uh no, I'm really not going to be continuing Harry's journey.'And just one more word:
Sev.
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About that
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Irene, Raye, and Josh
August 31, 2007 8:51 AM
Well... by Irene, Raye, and Josh
Is this about OBHWF?And doesn't poor Harry deserve some peace after 17 years of Voldie-AH!-ness?
heheh... Sev... I loved it when she called him that =D It was so unlike Adult!Snape. Picture a student in the hallways, "Hey Professor Sev!" pffft. I love it...
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Well...
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August 31, 2007 9:46 AM
Irene
August 31, 2007 10:31 AM
... well... by Irene
I thought it was cute... Doesn't Harry deserve a break? I mean, HE CONQUERED THE MASTER OF EVIL for chrissake! But this doesn't have to do with the ships does it?
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... well...
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Laurie
August 31, 2007 1:15 PM
Does this freak anyone else out? by Laurie
The whole 'let's name our children after everyone in our lives who has died' trend? Because, personally, it kind of creeps me out.'Yeah, so Al, uh, how'd you get your names?'
'Well, my dad named me after his mentor who was killed- mind you it was technically a mercy killing- by the guy my middle name is after, who had been in love with my dead paternal grandmother- yeah, my sister's named after her- for all his life. Where'd you get your name?'
'A baby book.'
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Does this freak anyone else out?
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Elly
August 31, 2007 1:22 PM
*giggles* by Elly
Yes! I loved the book, I really did. There were so many amazingly-well-thought-out plot lines that all came together oh-so nicely. I did shed a little tear for Dobby - the darling.But yes, the epilogue was almost offensive in its levels of twee. I mean, okay, if you want to name your child after someone you loved, fair enough. But all of them? And in such ridiculous combinations? I have read better fanfictions, and I'm afraid that's really saying something.
Perhaps Jo did it specifically so people didn't continue to clamour for more? 'Hmm, if that's the best she can do for an epilogue I don't want another sequel' for example.
Furthermore, the shortening of some names just shouldn't happen.
*rant over*
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*giggles*
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Irene
August 31, 2007 2:21 PM
*laughs* by Irene
"A baby book."pfffft! That's great. I understand what you mean, but I am sticking by my opinion.
I love the book and every aspect of it. I thought it was great in every way.
Furthermore, the shortening of some names just shouldn't happen.
Ah. Agreed. Albus, though, should have a nickname. How awkward would it be to have to introduce yourself as Albus your whole life (never been a fan of the name...)? I guess that whole 'Potter' thing adds a kick ;D
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*laughs*
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Hyana
August 31, 2007 3:41 PM
Agreeing with Irene by Hyana
I loved the whole thing. I thought the epilougue was rather cheesy, but in a sweet way. It was what I expected, in everyway. After all, it's much better than Caede's and my ideas. *grins* We killed everyone in our minds.
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Agreeing with Irene
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Laurie
August 31, 2007 4:31 PM
Another creepy point! by Laurie
So yes, I'm focusing on the odd parts, but that's only because everything else was so abso-lovely-lutely amazing! But yes, Snape staring into Harry's eyes to glimpse the eyes of his long since murdered love.I had to give the page a full pause after reading that. I then re-read the passage to ensure that I wasn't just glossing over and accidentally adding words.
It was still extremely creepy. Like Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka creepy. Like Meg Griffin and Adam West creepy.
Oh, and I gushed for twenty minutes over Dobby. I was so heart-broken.
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Another creepy point!
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Jae
August 31, 2007 6:34 PM
Oh, gosh by Jae
Dobby? Uh, yeah. My littlest bro has dressed up as Dobby EVERY YEAR since he was two. So for seven years.He got up to page three hundred and something and decided he wasn't going to continue because too many people were dying. The day he finds out that his hero dies is going to be awful, let me tell you.
And totally agreed that the Snape/Harry thing was way creepy. And that the epilogue was cheesy.
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Oh, gosh
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Irene/Raye/Josh
August 31, 2007 6:52 PM
Chyeah by Irene/Raye/Josh
Okay, I will agree that the Snape/Harry was creepy if you really read into it. But I found SO MANY perverted jokes in the Final Battle!Am I the only one who loved the Epilogue?
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Chyeah
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Elly
August 31, 2007 7:02 PM
Nyah by Elly
Well I suppose the epilogue was sweet in a sort of heart-warming, happily-ever-after way, but in a 'this is good writing' way? Not so much.Plus there was no Luna mention! I love Luna. I just love her. I know she's a fictional character, but whatever.
When I have free time again (free time? What's that? I recognise the phrase...) I'm going to start from the beginning and go all the way through, and go 'ah! Now I get it!' and such like.
*falls asleep on keyboard* zzz *wakes up again*
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Paul
August 31, 2007 7:05 PM
Yep by Paul
I DID! I knew he couldn't have just saved/hated Harry because James was a jerk :D
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Yep
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Hyana
August 31, 2007 7:15 PM
Luna by Hyana
When I thought they were gonna kill Luna, I freaked. I started screaming and ranting on why Luna must live. I wasted about half an hour of time where I could be reading. And I already said I liked the epilogue
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Luna
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Irene
August 31, 2007 7:20 PM
*hugs Hyana* by Irene
Jo wrote the epilogue back in the SS days (or an early time like that). Her writing had grown A LOT since then.I LOVE Luna! I am a HUGE Neville/Luna shipper! *sighs happily* I'm not sure about her and Dean though... There was a small hint, but I think I blew it out of proportion =/
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*hugs Hyana*
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August 31, 2007 7:34 PM
Same! by Irene
Yeah, there HAD to be more to it! I just felt like I always knew. Not the whole "They grew up together" thing, but I think I knew he loved her... I dunno. Do you really think James was honestly a jerk?Speaking of James, little James!! He's SO CUTE! I loved him! He was so cute with his James-ness! How did you picture the kids?
James- like Harry but brown eyes.
Albus- just like Harry but a little shorter for his age. He gave me the "I'm a small kid" impression...
Lily- Just like Ginny.
Hugo- Just like Ron, red hair blue eyes.
Rose- Red curly hair, brown eyes.
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Same!
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Paul
August 31, 2007 9:06 PM
Haha (death spoilers) by Paul
I don't like James the first. James the second seemed like his grandpa too... soooo... yeah. I loved the epilogue though. I can tell many people didn't like it, but I have to say I LOVED it. Especially Ron's comment at Rose about Scorpius *was a diehard Dracomione fan* Heh.Lesse.
James: Dark hair, blue eyes
Albus: Like Harry
Lily: Red hair blue eyes
Rose: Dark red hair, blue or brown eyes
Hugo: Same
Hmhm... I also liked how they named the characters after loved ones. I would do that myself. I mean if someone really made a difference in your life (Lily and James did when they were dead) then you should honor them. Personally though... I'd like it if Albus's first name was Severus.
:D I loved him. Cried in Chapter 33. And Hedwig, cried when she died too. The rest didn't matter to me much, though I was mad at the George thing.
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Haha (death spoilers)
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Irene
August 31, 2007 9:55 PM
Is it bad that you laugh at death? by Irene
I loved the epilogue too! I've been a Harry/Ginny shipper for many YEARS!Especially Ron's comment at Rose about Scorpius *was a diehard Dracomione fan*
Oh, that was just to great! You know she's going to date him now! haha.
I liked the named-after-loved-ones thing too! I thought it was a great way to remember and honor them.
:D I loved him. Cried in Chapter 33. And Hedwig, cried when she died too. The rest didn't matter to me much, though I was mad at the George thing.
I loved how the twins laughed it off *tear for Fred...* I have to say that I called that. He died in practically all my fanfics. Except one. In that one George died. So I predicted the one-twin-dies thing.
I cried through half the book! Everything was just so heartbreaking to me! Poor poor poor Lupin and Tonks! They just had a baby... *sniff*
Oh, this is great. I laughed really hard at this!
^^Text (in case its too small to read it): WHAT DO YOU MEAN; "JUST KIDDING??"
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Is it bad that you laugh at death?
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Anne
September 01, 2007 12:17 AM
About the small hint... by Anne
I thought they were setting up a Dean/Luna romance, too, though it could just be friendship, especially since the authorial comment about seeing something between Neville and Luna.Of course, any Luna romance would be kind of difficult if Jo sticks to what she said on the Today Show about Luna's career in wizarding naturalism.
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About the small hint...
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Earl's author aka linzee
September 01, 2007 2:11 AM
omg... by Earl's author aka linzee
*clears throat*I LOVED IT!
I kinda felt it, but you're right...it was a huge surprise that it was written down...it was amazing though.
The epilogue was cheesy....did not care for it.
...and I bawled...omg, Dobby?
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omg...
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Dalila
September 01, 2007 2:22 AM
you'll never guess by Dalila
I met this who I swear to Merlin was Luna! She had that same exact dreamy thing going on...among other things: bracelet made out of diaper pins, bright red hat with a moose on it with little antlers, convinced that a troll lived in the dog house...I wanted to hug her!!!!
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you'll never guess
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Lily
September 01, 2007 10:51 AM
It depends... by Lily
On whose death it is, or whether it was a particularily humorous, stupid or ironic death.For example, when my dad was in college, he had this college professor, philosophy I think, who on Friday said "If there's a God, let him prove it to me."
Monday, my dad and his classmates came back to find that there teacher had died over the weekend. My dad claims he never laughed so hard.
Of course, this is the same man who played Led Zepplin's "When the Levy Breaks" after Hurricane Katrina and scratched out the name of my favorite show in the TV guide and wrote in WAR, when the Iraq war was announced.
He also told me to go the bathroom because Sheilob was going to come on when we went to see LOTR. It turned out Sheilob wasn't in that part at all. He can be such a jerk.
(Note, this is referring to the author's dad and not the character's. I know Chelsea has a fair amount of complaints about hers though.)
As for the actual book, am I the only one broken up about Remus?
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It depends...
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Hyana
September 01, 2007 11:01 AM
*laughs* by Hyana
Your father does sound interesting. Mine, being in improv comedy, does those kind of things. He's the moron who, in the winter in college, used a cafeteria tray as a sled and sled down the stairs. Or was it high school? I don't remember.Anyway...
I started screaming at the book. It was one in the morning. I was screaming at how it killed everyone I cared about! Dobby, Tonks, Lupin, my beloved George!
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*laughs*
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Irene
September 01, 2007 11:11 AM
Oh wow... by Irene
Monday, my dad and his classmates came back to find that there teacher had died over the weekend. My dad claims he never laughed so hard.*dies laughing* Oh my God... That is way too funny! Or, in the words of Dane Cook, "Who gets killed by bees? When you hear someone was killed by bees, you just laugh!"
I was SO SAD about Lupin! I cried the hardest for Fred though... (Hyana, I think you meant Fred, right?) I was so sad... I couldn't believe how many loved ones had died! *hugs all of them*
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Oh wow...
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Lily
September 01, 2007 11:12 AM
Re: *laughs* by Lily
He is and I love him dearly but unfortunately I take after him in some ways, which is probably why people occasionally seem to think I'm a jerk too.
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Irene
September 01, 2007 11:13 AM
... I give up. by Irene
AhH! You mean you DIDN'T hug her?? *kidding* That reminds me of this woman at my church. She looks JUST LIKE UMBRIDGE! The first time I saw her I stopped in my tracks and took a step backwards. She had the whole really short and stout thing going on! Curly gray hair too! Not as much pink though...
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... I give up.
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Elly
September 01, 2007 11:58 AM
*grinds teeth* by Elly
PS not SS *twitch*Which brings me to a question that has been pestering me...
In US, is the film called Philosopher's Stone or Sorceror's Stone?
And if it is called SS, do they still say 'Philosopher's' all through the film, and just have a rather unrelated title? Coz that's just weird.
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*grinds teeth*
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Hyana
September 01, 2007 2:06 PM
*headdesk* by Hyana
I was typing that while talking about George *feels stupid*
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*headdesk*
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Irene
September 01, 2007 2:34 PM
Answer! by Irene
In the US everything is Sorcerer's Stone. I don't think the word Philosopher is even in the book actually...
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Answer!
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Irene
September 01, 2007 2:39 PM
*smiles* by Irene
It's okay. George was the victim of mishap too. His poor poor ear... *sniff*
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*smiles*
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Elly
September 01, 2007 2:47 PM
... by Elly
In the film, not the book.Coz like... in the film I've seen (PS), when they talk about the stone, they say philosopher. But then our film is called that.
So what I want to know, is do the kids etc still say philosopher, even though the film has a different name, or did they record separate scenes saying 'sorceror' for the US version or... you understand?
*wishes she could just watch a scene from Sorceror's Stone because it would clear this up in an instant*
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Tally
September 01, 2007 2:48 PM
Eh by Tally
I would have liked it better if Harry had died at the end. It would have been more fitting. A true sacrifice.I seriously cried when Dobby died, he was always my fav. And Kreacher? How cute was he??
This book was the best out of all seven. Everything came together nicely. And I love how she made moe characters into Heros. Like Luna and Dean. Neville progressed the most out of all of them though. Well, in my opinion, but I love Neville, so I'm biased.
The epilogue was way cheesy and over the top. But, my family is huge on naming people after others who've either passed on or made a difference in their life, so that didn't surprise me.
I still think Lupin and Tonks relationship came out of left field. Like whoa, ya know?
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Eh
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Hyana
September 01, 2007 3:01 PM
Well... by Hyana
I think that they recorded other scenes...I am almost positive that they call it the Sorceror's Stone. I'll look it up and tell ya.
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Well...
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Hyana
September 01, 2007 3:08 PM
It is confirmed by Hyana
The movie is known as "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" everywhere except the USA and so every scene in which the Philosopher's Stone was mentioned was filmed twice, once with the actors saying "Philosopher's" and once with the actors saying "Sorcerer's".That's from IMDB, and I checked a couple things on youtube.
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It is confirmed
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Mia
September 01, 2007 3:15 PM
Finally! by Mia
I thought I was the only one who thought it would've been better if Harry died in the end though my reasons could differ somewhat because I'm not particularly fond of Harry, but I agree with you.And Dobby didn't deserve to go. It reminded me of what happened with Sirius. They were both imprisoned for such a long time (to each their own sense of the word) and then so soon after being set free, they die. I shed a tear for Dobby but I bawled for Sirius and for the complete end of the Marauders with Remus and Peter.
Does anyone else think Rowling was a bit...homicidal in the last book? It was like she was just killing off people left and right. I counted about eight important characters that died in just this one book.
Also didn't care for the epilogue. Too fanfictionesque.
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Finally!
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Elly
September 01, 2007 4:33 PM
*hugs* by Elly
Thanks, you're the best!What a lot of hassle though - if only they'd just stuck with one name!
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*hugs*
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Hyana
September 01, 2007 4:49 PM
Yay! Hugs from Elly! by Hyana
Oh, it's no trouble at all. It wasn't that hard to find. I like Philosopher better anyway. I mean, in the whole alchemy thing, that item, the one that turns metal to gold and brings eternal life, is called the Philosopher's Stone. So why not stick with one name? It's pointless!
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Yay! Hugs from Elly!
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Tally
September 01, 2007 10:24 PM
Have I ever let you down? by Tally
Harry dying was the one thing I really wanted to happen. Weird, right? My cousin and I had long discussions about how much better the book would have been had Harry died during battle with Voldemort.*Sigh*
I sobbed when Cedric, Sirius, and Dobby died. But not when Dumbledore died. Don't ask me why, cos I haven't figured that out yet. It might be because I didn't like the entire structure of the 6th book so I was slightly distracted with it.
Okay, was Peter's death just completely thrown in there? Am I the only one who thinks that? I mean, I guess I expected more of it.
There were a lot of deaths, some that didn't really seem necessary, but I suppose JK thought they were fitting for the plot.
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Have I ever let you down?
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Mia
September 01, 2007 11:40 PM
Never you, Tals. by Mia
Haha! Then I guess I'm weird too 'cos we're totally in the same boat. Harry should've died in the final fight. It would've been a bitter sweet victory for the wizarding world and much more tolerable than the sappy 'happily ever after' that's meant for fairytales, and not Grimm's Fairytales. Plus, I just don't like him and wouldn't have minded.The final battle between Harry and Voldemort was kind of lame as it was. It felt like they both raised their wands and suddenly it was over and Voldemort was dead. I think their entire fight lasted all of three sentences. I could've settled for a detailed double K.O.
I didn't like the sixth book much either. Too many whiny teenagers with raging hormones. Of course, that was the reason my friend loved it. She said "It's about time they acted like real teenagers!" I felt like the real story wasn't being moved along well. And I was only kind of stunned when Dumbledore died rather than moved to tears. I think the chapter when Draco breaks Harry's nose on the train saved the whole book for me. That was probably it's shining moment. Nosy Harry gets what's coming to him.
And I was confused by Peter's death. It did feel thrown in. Again, it was like all of a sudden he's there and then he's not. Like JKR was rushing to kill off as many people as she could. I claim fictitious homicidal maniac. The only reason I was sad was because it was the official end to the Marauders and thinking about that made me sad.
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Never you, Tals.
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Dalila
September 01, 2007 11:42 PM
mmm by Dalila
I completely agree about the Lupin/Tonks thing...it was kinda random...Kreacher was awesome! Adorable.
This book was my favorite too.
I wanted Harry to live, so I'm happy about that, but the epilogue wasn't up to par.
Neville kicked snake butt. I love him.
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mmm
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Earl
September 01, 2007 11:46 PM
*shudders* by Earl
At least I found a cool person...Umbridge? I would have ran for it.
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*shudders*
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Laurie
September 02, 2007 9:18 AM
About Luna again by Laurie
I was always a closet Luna/Harry fan. I thought their one-on-one moments were really sincerely written and touching. But, eh, the prologue did aways with that. . .However, whatever did happen to Luna? JK answered that question in a q and a session on the Bloomsburgy books page open chatroom.
Alicepie : What happend to luna, did she get married who to?
J.K. Rowling: Luna became a very famous wizarding naturalist who discovered and classified many new species of animals (though, alas, she never did find a Crumple-Horned Snorkack and had, finally, to accept that her father might have made that one up).
J.K. Rowling: She ended up marrying (rather later than Harry & co) a fellow naturalist and grandson of the great Newt Scamander (Rolf)!
So Luna is now a Scamander. Newt Scamander was, of course, author of Fantastical Beasts and Where to Find Them.
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About Luna again
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Laurie
September 02, 2007 9:19 AM
Egh.. . by Laurie
Replace 'prologue' with 'epilogue' please. I am brainless.
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Egh.. .
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Irene
September 02, 2007 9:38 AM
Erm... by Irene
You know who has replaced all other characters as my eternal love? Neville. Who knew he was such a B.A. (language rule...)!Although, I have decided that I am going to marry Teddy. TURQUOISE HAIR! Come on!
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Erm...
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Elly
September 02, 2007 10:05 AM
*still loving Luna* by Elly
I always thought Luna and Ron would make an excellent couple.He could be as rude and moody as he liked and she'd barely notice, and her loony-ness would just keep him entertained forever. The idea of those two searching for Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, and other such wondeful things, is just brilliant!
In fact I think I just might ignore the epilogue and in my head pretend they entended up together...
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*still loving Luna*
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Rorrie Hudson
September 02, 2007 1:30 PM
Yeah... by Rorrie Hudson
I love Neville! He was so kick-butt in DH!Mrs. Weasley. She was so great!
I guess I can see the whole Teddy thing. I wonder if Metamorphmaguses can change to look like someone else? Like polyjuice potion?
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Yeah...
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Irene
September 02, 2007 3:32 PM
I hate it when subjects run out. by Irene
I think they can. Metamorphmaguses (is that the longest word ever or what?) can can their appearance to anything they want so... I think they can use that rather than polyjuice. There was one time when Tonks *sniff* changed into an old lady and that is very different from her (what I can only guess is her orginal) appearance.Anyway, my verdict, yes, Metamorphmagus = Human Polyjuice potion.
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I hate it when subjects run out.
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Laurie
September 02, 2007 6:07 PM
RIP by Laurie
I completely thought that killing off Remus and Tonks was totally unnecessary. I realize that it's nice to allow Harry to vicariously relive his parent-less and loveless youth by ensuring Teddy had a fabulous one, but geez.I had to go back and re-read that particular passage a few times to make certain I read it correctly. I was like, 'Whoa- JK so did not!' and then I was like, 'Frack, she did! Where's the ice cream, I need to binge.'
Side note: I could see Luna and Ronald. I could see Ron with a whole circus of people before Hermione. He is so going to turn alcoholic. And then she might look up good ol'Milicent for some much belated experimentation.
Just saying.
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RIP
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Irene
September 02, 2007 9:46 PM
*gasp* by Irene
Ah! I loved Ron and Hermione! I'm a complete canon shipper, so don't mind me...I had to go back and re-read that particular passage a few times to make certain I read it correctly.
I know! I thought it meant they were next to Fred, mourning or something! And then I re-read and... ahhH! Nooo! But, yeah, it was suppose to be a reflection of Harry's parents' sacrifice. I guess I can understand that, but... but... Nooo! *sob*
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*gasp*
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Hyana
September 02, 2007 10:02 PM
Mrs. Weasley by Hyana
I remember when I read the part where Molly screams at Bellatrix: "Not my daughter you *edited*"I paused, re read the sentence, thought about it for a moment, re read it again, thinking that JK would never use language like that, then I re read it a third time and shouted, "Oh my god she did!"
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Mrs. Weasley
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Dalila
September 02, 2007 10:43 PM
Yes! by Dalila
That was probably my favorite part...well, that and Hermione finally kissing Ron after he mentions saving the house elves...*snickers*
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Yes!
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Irene
September 03, 2007 9:53 AM
Awesome! by Irene
Mrs. Weasley became the most awesome person when she did that!And as for Ron and Hermione, I was pretty much just skimming paragraphs because I was dying to get to the battle, and I missed it! Then I saw Harry's "Is this the moment?" and I went back and re-read and "AHHHH!"
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Awesome!
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Dalila
September 03, 2007 1:45 PM
Complete and total awesomeness by Dalila
You skimmed? Shame...But after all this talk, I feel like rereading it!!! When is my homework ever going to be finished?
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Complete and total awesomeness
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Benji
September 03, 2007 4:15 PM
Re: RIP by Benji
Yeah, I had to re-read that part so many times! It's like she just glanced over it. "The intense battle raged on... Oh, and BTW- Lupin and Tonks were dead."Apparently, Teddy was one of the reasons Rowling wrote the epilogue. According to the almighty Wikipedia:
"A main reason Rowling wrote the epilogue to Potter book seven was to show readers (and herself) that Professor Lupin's now orphaned son, Teddy, was "OK." Having written the deaths of both of his fictional parents, Rowling was driven to tears by Teddy's plight ("I started to cry, so obviously Teddy Lupin was very important to me."). The epilogue provided a way for Rowling to show happy circumstances for Teddy after the death of his parents — his ongoing relationships with Harry and with his very good-looking girlfriend Victoire, Bill and Fleur Weasley's eldest daughter, whom Teddy is snogging on the Hogwarts Express."
Too bad Rowling won't write any more HP; I'd definitely read a book centered around Teddy Lupin. Just the little snippets of his character we got made him one of my favorites.
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Benji
Re: RIP
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Elly
September 03, 2007 4:23 PM
Teddy Lupin by Elly
My favourite part of the whole book was when Lupin came in and told everyone about Teddy, and asked Harry to be Godfather. That brought me closer to tears than any character deaths (except for Dobby).I'm still not sure why Tonks was even at the battle. Lupin at least had some old scores to settle, but Tonks - new born baby mean anything?
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Teddy Lupin
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Benji
September 03, 2007 4:51 PM
Oh, Tonks... by Benji
Yeah, Tonks was never the rational one. I had a bad feeling as soon as she ran off after Lupin, but I kept trying to convince myself there was no way J.K. would do that. At least not to both of them.I thought I would be really upset about Tonks and Lupin, but in the end I was more upset about the deaths of Snape and Fred then anyone else. And for some odd reason I got really emotional about Ron leaving in the middle.
The setup for Teddy's life so closely mirroring Harry's was really interesting. Orphan with famous godfather born in times of crisis...
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Oh, Tonks...
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Irene
September 04, 2007 3:10 PM
The pinacle of awesome by Irene
I didn't skim, but I was reading as fast as I could, you know? I read the whole book thoroughly, but I didn't read it as slow as I normally would for another book. I was too excited to find all the answers!! =DI reread it 3 times and I'm going on the fourth. IT NEVER GET'S OLD! I love this book like a mother!
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The pinacle of awesome
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Irene
September 04, 2007 3:14 PM
Oh, Lupin... by Irene
I got emotional when Ron left too. I love Ron way to much to go without him for too long...I cried the hardest for Fred I think. Then Lupin and Tonks, and then Snape.
Someone said it before; I would read a book just on Teddy too!!! I'm going to marry him.
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Oh, Lupin...
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Earl
September 04, 2007 5:52 PM
Irene
September 05, 2007 5:44 PM
*nods* by Irene
Deathly Hallows is my forever love. It is like my first born child, only not. Okay, different comparison: It is like getting another brother/sister (what would a book be considered?)!
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*nods*
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Dalila
September 05, 2007 8:37 PM
Irene
September 06, 2007 6:16 AM
We look like bobble-heads! by Irene
That works too. Just as long as its appreciated!
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We look like bobble-heads!
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