[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Well, technically it's tomorrow at Midnight, but I'm starting this thread today in anticipation.

Assuming the book may be discussed herein, I'm guessing any interested participants will already know to use spoiler tags at ALL times, as people read at different paces, and many of you Disney/Potter fans may not even touch the book until after the 50th celebrations are over and done with.

But, I'm the geek who's going to start things off here.

Of course, since I don't have the book yet, I've got nothing.

Nothing except the raging, burning fear that any of the characters *I* love are going to buy the farm this time around. I can get over any death but that of a Weasley twin.

Or Snape. Because he's too interesting too die. At least until the next book.

And I love him. For no good reason. Possibly this reason is related to Alan Rickman. I'd like to think it has more to do with what a kind and tender soul he is. Or maybe I find greasy hair really attractive.

[Remembers every greasy head I've ever seen on public transportation, usually belonging to the homeless, shy teenaged boys, and squatter punks.]

Okay, I don't find greasy hair attractive.

But, I do love these books. So, start the gabber chatter, people.

Even YOU Tref. This thread will not be complete until you say, "I'm so excited to not care about this at all!"