Happy "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Release Day!

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 07-15-2005, 09:05 AM

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!"

Stan4dSteph · 07-15-2005, 09:19 AM

I have never read a Harry Potter book. I want to read them, but I have a lot of catching up to do before I can start on this one.

Morrigoon · 07-15-2005, 10:10 AM

I'm excited! You should have seen me running around my apartment this morning trying to find my Potter robe! My scarf I found with no problem (notwithstanding the ridiculousness of wearing a wool robe and scarf in the middle of a July heat wave). Have to take it with me today because I'm going from work directly to Wicked, directly to Barnes and Noble.

dramaqueen · 07-15-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

I'm excited! You should have seen me running around my apartment this morning trying to find my Potter robe! My scarf I found with no problem (notwithstanding the ridiculousness of wearing a wool robe and scarf in the middle of a July heat wave). Have to take it with me today because I'm going from work directly to Wicked, directly to Barnes and Noble.

Morri- your weekend sounds just too good to be true- wicked, HP and a geekend at the park.

I am tres jealous

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 07-15-2005, 10:44 AM

A friend of mine, for Christmas, made me a very funny t-shirt that has a puffy paint drawing of Snape's face. It's so, so fantastic and funny. If it's a bit cooler this evening, I may even wear my Slytherin scarf. Oh, happy day!

Mousey Girl · 07-15-2005, 12:00 PM

I just checked amazon and my package has aready been scanned through UPS here in town, so I may get it a day early!!!

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-15-2005, 01:10 PM

I just placed a hold on it at the library. I'm sure there'll be a copy with my name on it when I go back to work on Tuesday. And the best part is, I'm not out $30! I wouldn't have read it any earlier anyway.

Hope all you Potter-heads have a blast at your respective bookstores, and hope the book doesn't disappoint!

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 07-15-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I just placed a hold on it at the library. I'm sure there'll be a copy with my name on it when I go back to work on Tuesday. And the best part is, I'm not out $30! I wouldn't have read it any earlier anyway.

Hope all you Potter-heads have a blast at your respective bookstores, and hope the book doesn't disappoint!

$17 dude. Barnes and Noble.

Of course, I LOVE the Deluxe cover. It's beautiful. So I'll probably get that eventually, if I really like the book. I'm such a spend whore sometimes.

Prudence · 07-15-2005, 05:43 PM

The UPS trackers says "In transit to final destination."

And thus the waiting begins. I'm frantically reading the last chapters in my torts book so that I can devote myself to the only book that matters this weekend.

Ah, Snape. And red-headed Weasleys. Apparently EH1812 and I have the same taste in Potter men.

Drince88 · 07-16-2005, 07:54 PM

Wow, no posts on this today - I guess everyone is reading it.

I just finished reading (I REALLY like reading young-adult fiction!). I enjoyed spending my day in England! Can't think of anything else that needs to be said, with or without spoilers.

07-15-2005, 09:05 AM	#1
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Happy "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Release Day! 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!"
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I have never read a Harry Potter book. I want to read them, but I have a lot of catching up to do before I can start on this one.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I'm excited! You should have seen me running around my apartment this morning trying to find my Potter robe! My scarf I found with no problem (notwithstanding the ridiculousness of wearing a wool robe and scarf in the middle of a July heat wave). Have to take it with me today because I'm going from work directly to Wicked, directly to Barnes and Noble. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	A friend of mine, for Christmas, made me a very funny t-shirt that has a puffy paint drawing of Snape's face. It's so, so fantastic and funny. If it's a bit cooler this evening, I may even wear my Slytherin scarf. Oh, happy day!
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I just checked amazon and my package has aready been scanned through UPS here in town, so I may get it a day early!!!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I just placed a hold on it at the library. I'm sure there'll be a copy with my name on it when I go back to work on Tuesday. And the best part is, I'm not out $30! I wouldn't have read it any earlier anyway. Hope all you Potter-heads have a blast at your respective bookstores, and hope the book doesn't disappoint! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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07-15-2005, 05:43 PM	#9
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	The UPS trackers says "In transit to final destination." And thus the waiting begins. I'm frantically reading the last chapters in my torts book so that I can devote myself to the only book that matters this weekend. Ah, Snape. And red-headed Weasleys. Apparently EH1812 and I have the same taste in Potter men. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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07-16-2005, 07:54 PM	#10
Drince88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481	Wow, no posts on this today - I guess everyone is reading it. I just finished reading (I REALLY like reading young-adult fiction!). I enjoyed spending my day in England! Can't think of anything else that needs to be said, with or without spoilers.
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