13.25 hours to Harry Potter and counting.

Post #214,970 by bionerd 7/15/05 10:48:25 AM Reply	13.25 hours to Harry Potter and counting. I'm so excited I might just wet myself. I do love that little Harry. Todd, I assume you'll be heading out to your warehouse to supervise the shipping of my copy toot-sweet. They're selling them dirt cheap at Kroger, too. I might go pick up a 2nd copy so my son and I dont have to fight over who reads firsts. Wands at the ready!
Post #214,972 by ben_tilly 7/15/05 10:51:26 AM Reply	Please don't discuss your incontinence problems Just wear diapers if you need to, okay? Thanks, Ben I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
Post #214,973 by boxley 7/15/05 11:02:46 AM Reply	excited usually doesnt mean urine :-) Just call me Mr. Lynch \\ Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 49 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
Post #214,974 by ChrisR 7/15/05 11:11:42 AM Reply	Dumbledore must die It's inevitable! Can't keep him around in the last book to bail Parry Hotter out of trouble when he has to inevitable kill Snape. :-) My 9yo daughter and I have read the books (out loud) together (trading off chapters). HP helped her enjoy reading at an early age - and that's the main reason I like the pimply faced kids of hogwarts. So I'll be up late tonight at the local B&N sucking on the hallucinogen (ButterBeer) with my young one. To kill the time, we're taking her chess set to play while waiting in line.
Post #214,975 by Meerkat 7/15/05 11:16:13 AM Reply	I guess being on the wrong side of the world has a bonus The new Harry POtter is available for sale here at 1 minute past 9AM. Which, for a Saturday, is still a terribly uncivilised in my opinion, but never mind :) Two out of three people wonder where the other one is.
Post #214,978 by a6l6e6x 7/15/05 11:22:56 AM Reply	What? No just after midnight mania there? [link\|http://www.post-trib.com/cgi-bin/pto-story/news/z1/07-15-05_z1_news_12.html\|Beginning at midnight tonight], book retailers are expecting a flood of fans who can\ufffdt get enough of the adventures of this bespectacled, half-blooded boy wonder. J.K. Rowling\ufffds much-anticipated seventh book in the series, \ufffdHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,\ufffd officially goes on sale at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Many book stores will be open late tonight in preparation for the invasion of \ufffdPotheads.\ufffd Not to be mistaken with people who habitually smoke exotic herbs, these Potheads are just wild about Harry Potter. Alex The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell
Post #214,980 by Meerkat 7/15/05 11:24:20 AM Reply	Same time, different place. Two out of three people wonder where the other one is.
Post #215,263 by static 7/17/05 9:19:26 PM Reply	Sixth book. HTH. Save Fintlewoodlewix
Post #214,977 by bionerd 7/15/05 11:21:55 AM Reply	Re: Dumbledore must die Noooo!!!! Not Dumbledore! He's the guy that summarizes the story at the end of every book. You need him. Why is is it inevitable that he has to kill Snape? I dont see that. Someone does die off in this book, though. The half blood prince is neither Harry or Voldemort. So who's a half blood- NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM! He has that connection with Harry through the prophecy in the last book. That's who I'm putting my money on- and that's who I think is going to die. Mmmmmmm...butterbeer. Have fun.
Post #214,983 by ben_tilly 7/15/05 11:36:26 AM Reply	I'll bet that Hermione bites it... No good reason other than the fact that she has been portrayed as a know-it-all and nobody likes a know-it-all. Entirely subconcious on Rowlings' part. Anyways I look forward to reports, though I'll wait for the paperback version to read it. Cheers, Ben I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
Post #214,991 by ChrisR 7/15/05 11:50:47 AM Reply	More spoilers... My sources indicate a couple of other tidbits: -- Turns out that Ginny Weasley is the inside source of information for voldemort, having been a snake-eater in her wild and crazy days at hogwarts college for aspiring witches. -- Dudley buffs up even more in the latest book and beats the crap out of all the hogwarts students who don't fork over their lunch money. He becomes virtually unstoppable when he acquires WOMD (Wand of Master Dumbledore).
Post #214,992 by ben_tilly 7/15/05 11:52:27 AM Reply	Not their LUNCH MONEY! Say it ain't so!!! I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
Post #214,994 by imqwerky 7/15/05 11:59:52 AM Reply	Re: Ginny Weasley I'll bet she was eating snakes, the little slut. he he he Peace, Amy "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting 'Heilige Sheisse, what a ride!'" .
Post #214,993 by imqwerky 7/15/05 11:54:22 AM Reply	Yes, Dumbledore must die Kind of like the Obi-Wan Kenobi thing in the first Star Wars. Dumbledore is more powerful from the spirit world and so he succumbs to death. Then Professor McGonagall will take over as headmistress of Hogwarts. It makes perfect sense. Peace, Amy "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting 'Heilige Sheisse, what a ride!'" .
Post #215,023 by ChrisR 7/15/05 3:41:21 PM Reply	Book 6 reveals other Star Wars parallels The scientific explanation for the difference between wizards and muggles is the level of midichlorians in their bodies. And Tom Riddle is revealed to be Harry Potter's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roomate.
Post #215,198 by n3jja 7/17/05 9:04:59 AM Reply	"Make way for Dark Helmet!"
Post #215,200 by pwhysall 7/17/05 10:26:42 AM Reply	snigger Peter [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu Linux] [link\|http://www.kuro5hin.org\|There is no K5 Cabal] [link\|http://guildenstern.dyndns.org\|Home] Use P2P for legitimate purposes!
Post #215,201 by n3jja 7/17/05 11:04:03 AM Reply	"What are those things coming out of her nose?"
Post #215,186 by ChrisR 7/17/05 12:00:40 AM Reply	Snape is the most interesting Only character who's ultimate fate hangs in the balance. The rest are fairly predictable. Kind of like Gollum in the LoTR - he has both good and bad qualities.
Post #215,000 by pwhysall 7/15/05 12:25:35 PM Reply	I hope it's been properly sub-edited Rowling's writing style is horribly verbose; I think she's going for that Rider Haggard/"Ripping Yarns"-esque feel, but it just ends up looking like too many words. Personally, I'm waiting for "Harry Potter and The Big Iron Guillotine That Cuts Off His Head". Humbug, etc. Peter [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu Linux] [link\|http://www.kuro5hin.org\|There is no K5 Cabal] [link\|http://guildenstern.dyndns.org\|Home] Use P2P for legitimate purposes!
Post #215,002 by Another Scott 7/15/05 12:28:10 PM Reply	How can you say such a thing! (new thread) Created as new thread #215001 titled [link\|/forums/render/content/show?contentid=215001\|How can you say such a thing!]
Post #215,047 by Ashton 7/15/05 5:50:58 PM Reply	too. many. words. ___ heard that before - In Amadeus, the PHB Regent-fop was referring to a Mozart opera.. cough
Post #215,048 by boxley 7/15/05 5:56:14 PM Reply	Im waiting for the classic comics version Just call me Mr. Lynch \\ Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 49 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
Post #215,098 by imqwerky 7/15/05 10:42:38 PM Reply	The Muggles are at the Barnes and Noble. Chris and daughter are at the Great Event eagerly awaiting the appointed unveiling of The Book. I think he is more excited than she is :) Peace, Amy "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting 'Heilige Sheisse, what a ride!'" .
Post #215,163 by CRConrad 7/16/05 6:21:20 PM Reply	That's what kids are for; use as alibis for stuff like this.
Post #215,164 by imqwerky 7/16/05 6:27:36 PM Reply	Ar Ar Ar! And now the tussle over the book begins :0) Emily: "Ok, who has my book?" Critter: "What book? I haven't seen any book. (With large book-shaped lump under his tshirt heading towards the throne.) Emily: " Daaaaaaaaaad!" Peace, Amy "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting 'Heilige Sheisse, what a ride!'" .
Post #215,204 by bionerd 7/17/05 11:49:42 AM Reply	I started reading it yesterday- inconsequential spoilers am almost through. I told my son he cant touch it until I'm done. I paid for it, I get first dibs. My theory about Neville Longbottom was way off base, I'm sorry to say. And Dumbledore is not dead yet. And Harry has the hots for Ginny. And that's all I'm going to say.
Post #215,209 by Another Scott 7/17/05 12:52:20 PM Reply	Does it have too many words, or not?
Post #215,319 by bionerd 7/18/05 10:12:37 AM Reply	It's a little verbose- but I like her style of writing I finished the book yesterday. Very, very interesting. Cant wait for the next one!
Post #215,332 by Another Scott 7/18/05 11:06:13 AM Reply	Thanks. :-)
Post #216,777 by ChrisR 8/1/05 11:36:53 AM Reply	My daughter and I finished it last night. My opinion would be that the HBP is the best written of the series to this point. The last two books really dragged on in places, where a bit more editing was in order. Everythings crafted a bit better, pulling past events together while setting a very get stage for book 7. Couple of notes. Who's the HBP? Must admit that the answer did surprise me, even though the clues made sense once it's revealed. Is the HBP evil? I'm still trying to decide if Dumby conspired with him, knowing that survival was not possible. Perhaps the ultimate way to expose the he-who-must-not-be-named to those who are loyal to Dumby. Then again, the author really doesn't seem to have left much wriggle room to bring HBP back from the Dark Side. Redemption? Well, if you accept that the HBP has gone over with no hope of coming back, then the next question is who's the sinner that will help the DA? My money's on Malfoy and Peter Pettigrew. I predict they will both be crucial characters in the next book. Warped thoughts? Harry & Co. said they'd not be returning to hogwarts for the fall semester. This means that either (a). There's a chance for a book 8, because they won't get around to graduating; or, on the opposite extreme (b). Book 6 is the last of the series, as JKR plays a cruel hoax on the PFY, teaching them a lesson about unfulfilled aspirations (get used to disappointment kid). Of course, if JKR gets real inspired, she'll write 3 different versions of the last book. The first is where Lord Voldemort & minions successfully slaughter the hogwarts brats. The second where the trifecta of Harry, Hermione and Ron triumph and they fall in love and snog happily ever after. Finally, the real book should be some mixture of success and failure, with much of the question of evil unresolved.
Post #216,845 by bionerd 8/1/05 2:35:38 PM Reply	Re: My daughter and I finished it last night. I'm reading it a 2nd time. I read it really fast the first time so I could pass it off to my son. Now I have to go back and absorb the details. I was completely thrown by the identity of the HBP, and like you, I'm trying to figure out the double agent thing. Dumbledore's not a dumb guy- I dont think the HPB could pulled the wool over his eyes for all those years. Still, given Dumby's fate, I'm not sure what to think. I suspect Dumby must have known what was coming, otherwise he wouldnt have petrified Harry to keep him from interfering. Maybe it's all part of some master plan to be revealed in the next book. Maybe Dumby didnt suffer the fate we think he did-hmmmmm? I agree with you about Malfoy- that kid is going to rise up the death eater ranks. But Pettigrew? He's too much of a coward to be of much consequence. What did you make of the first chapter? It appeared to be of little importance to me, but there were some interesting parallels between the real world response to 9/11 and the war on terror. And why the army of dead guys? What was the point of introducing them? Next book should be interesting. Wonder what setting Rowlings is going to use given the mighty trio wont be attending Hogwarts next year. And love will prevail. Lupin and Tonks will get married and have pink haired werewolf children. Bill and Fleur will give Mrs. Weasly some grandchildren. Ron and Hermione will do more than snog, and Harry will remain pure of mind, heart and body, as any good hero should.
Post #216,857 by admin 8/1/05 4:14:03 PM 8/1/05 4:14:19 PM Reply	SPOILER supposition... The HBP knows how to cast without vocalizing... so why did he shout the killing curse? Unless he was actually casting something different... Regards, -scott anderson "Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..." Edited by admin Aug. 1, 2005, 04:14:19 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #217,892 by bionerd 8/6/05 9:58:32 PM Reply	For the Critter Fam- Major spoilers and analysis [link\|http://www.dumbledoreisnotdead.com/\|http://www.dumbledoreisnotdead.com/] I think you'll like this.
Post #217,942 by imqwerky 8/7/05 9:09:16 AM Reply	I'm glad... that there is a warning on the site. Since Critter and Emster read it together, I, the lowly Matriarch, have not had time to even crack the first page. So, when I saw your post and clicked on the link I was most grateful that it advised not to go one step further unless one wished to spoil the whole story. Am looking forward to being in the HBP club. Peace, Amy Illegitimi non corborundum.

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