Deathly Hallows Book Discussion **LoTs Of Spoilers**

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-22-2007, 08:39 PM

Done. I feel like Bastian in the Neverending Story. Phew.

This book was everything I wanted it to be. Though I didn't think I was going to be able to cope with Fred...that was hard. Hell, Hedwig was hard.

I think it did every aspect some decent justice, though you always end up wanting more, don't you? More Neville, more Snape, more McGonagall yelling war cries, even though she packed in all of their bits as well as she could.

I was irked at Harry's wand controlling himself and was rather concerned that this would end up being yet another book where Harry would get carried by everyone else and happenstance. Thankfully, that worry was unfounded.

Enough for now, I'm sated, and with a headache to boot. Glad I got through it.

Alex · 07-22-2007, 08:50 PM

So what's the over/under on how many years it is before Rowling writes in this universe again? Whether it be the continuing adventures of Harry Potter, the prequel of Dumbledore's youth, or the next generation of Harry Jr. and his friends?

I hope she has the willpower to leave it be, but in the modern era not many authors with successful series have been able to resist the lure of easy money and a return to people caring what you're doing.

So, in 15 years when it has been more than half a decade since she was recognized while shopping at the corner market and her non-Potter books haven't received that much notice (playing the odds on that, hope her the best continued success) do you think she is strong enough?

I've been reading the spoilers for kind of the same purpose as I keep an eye on who wins the NBA finals: so that I can be aware enough to hold a conversation if need be. Many people have mentioned Hedwig dying but I don't remember this character and don't see him in the credits for the movies. Is he introduced in the sixth book or just been not present in the movies?

~MS~ · 07-22-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I've been reading the spoilers for kind of the same purpose as I keep an eye on who wins the NBA finals: so that I can be aware enough to hold a conversation if need be. Many people have mentioned Hedwig dying but I don't remember this character and don't see him in the credits for the movies. Is he introduced in the sixth book or just been not present in the movies?

Hedwig is/was Harrys Owl and a gift to him from Hagrid in the first book.

As for what comes next...I do see how she totally left that window wide open with the ending...it will be interesting to see what she does as time goes on.

Morrigoon · 07-25-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I've been reading the spoilers for kind of the same purpose as I keep an eye on who wins the NBA finals: so that I can be aware enough to hold a conversation if need be. Many people have mentioned Hedwig dying but I don't remember this character and don't see him in the credits for the movies. Is he introduced in the sixth book or just been not present in the movies?

Is it too early after the book release to add this to quotes?

07-22-2007, 08:39 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Done. I feel like Bastian in the Neverending Story. Phew. This book was everything I wanted it to be. Though I didn't think I was going to be able to cope with Fred...that was hard. Hell, Hedwig was hard. I think it did every aspect some decent justice, though you always end up wanting more, don't you? More Neville, more Snape, more McGonagall yelling war cries, even though she packed in all of their bits as well as she could. I was irked at Harry's wand controlling himself and was rather concerned that this would end up being yet another book where Harry would get carried by everyone else and happenstance. Thankfully, that worry was unfounded. Enough for now, I'm sated, and with a headache to boot. Glad I got through it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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07-22-2007, 08:50 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	So what's the over/under on how many years it is before Rowling writes in this universe again? Whether it be the continuing adventures of Harry Potter, the prequel of Dumbledore's youth, or the next generation of Harry Jr. and his friends? I hope she has the willpower to leave it be, but in the modern era not many authors with successful series have been able to resist the lure of easy money and a return to people caring what you're doing. So, in 15 years when it has been more than half a decade since she was recognized while shopping at the corner market and her non-Potter books haven't received that much notice (playing the odds on that, hope her the best continued success) do you think she is strong enough? I've been reading the spoilers for kind of the same purpose as I keep an eye on who wins the NBA finals: so that I can be aware enough to hold a conversation if need be. Many people have mentioned Hedwig dying but I don't remember this character and don't see him in the credits for the movies. Is he introduced in the sixth book or just been not present in the movies?
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