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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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