Deathly Hallows Book Discussion **LoTs Of Spoilers**

lashbear · 07-21-2007, 06:41 PM

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lashbear · 07-21-2007, 06:48 PM

So.....

I'm up to Chapter 9, and already:

The Muggle studies teacher (?who?!?!?!) has died (first we've heard of her)
Hedwig's died
We think... that Mad-eye's died (I'm not sure yet)
we think... that Mundungus may be the leak to the Death Eaters
George lost an ear - perhaps an extendible ear can be affixed magically ?
Bill & Phlegm get married.
Scrimgeour dies

Lots of dead 'uns in this book !!

Isaac · 07-21-2007, 07:01 PM

Add Snape to the list.

libraryvixen · 07-21-2007, 07:10 PM

I'm crawling out of my book reading hole. I admit I cried at points.

wendybeth · 07-21-2007, 07:31 PM

I'm up to chapter 32 or so. Harry and Hogwarts are prepping for the midnight showdown. I have to say, it was very difficult to get any quality reading time in at work today.

So, what does everyone think so far? I'm liking it better than I thought I might. Lots of action, lots of backstories being elaborated on and even an explanation as to why the Bloody Baron is so cranky! Oh, and our household bought four books this morning, just so no one had to wait for another to finish.

Gemini Cricket · 07-21-2007, 07:41 PM

I'm about a third of the way through...

If they don’t cast Judi Dench as Aunt Muriel, they’re crazy.

Mad eye Moody and Hedwig are gone. Sad… but I’m okay with that.

Really creepy beginning. I loved it.

So if one can have a teeny tiny bag that can hold everything, why the big trunks for school?

Great chapter with Dudley. So very touching.

Death Eaters, Death Eaters everywhere!

lashbear · 07-21-2007, 08:33 PM

I'm all teary eyed after reading "Kreachers tale" chapter.

...I wanna hug him too.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 07-21-2007, 10:53 PM

I went to Target tonight and there were tons of HP books there for $17. I didn't buy it but I did flip thru the last few pages.

Colour me $17 richer...

Nephythys · 07-22-2007, 08:47 AM

Dobby's death sent me into tears for most of the next chapter.

I always believed in Snape- happy to see I was right.

I almost gave Dumbledore up as a right old bastard- but that turned out ok.

LOVED the Ron/Hermione kiss.

Loved that Percy came back, hated that Fred died, and loved Molly dueling Bellatrix.

Wish more things had been revealed at the end-
*what happened to Luna
*what are the trio doing now? Besides being parents
*Did George carry on the business he started with Fred
*what is the wizarding world like now?
...and lots of other things too.

Took me just about 10 hours to finish it. Last night I felt like I had been beaten with a very large emotional bat and I babbled about the book and the feelings non-stop (drove everyone in the family crazy) but after a good nights sleep it is easier to process now. It was alot to take in!

LSPoorEeyorick · 07-22-2007, 09:47 AM

I was right! I was right about Harry being the last horcrux!! : ) And I felt so alone when I cried when I heard the prophecy in book 5-- because I thought it meant that neither could live if one of them died (and it sort of did mean that.)

A little confused about the Elder Wand and how it chose/got to Draco (so that Harry could steal it). And what wand Voldemort took from Dumbledore's tomb. Can anybody explain? (I feel confunded.)

SO pissed about Fred-- and really bummed we didn't get to hear more about how George carried on. But I don't think I could take it, really, so maybe that's for the best. What of Luna, what of Luna?? I'd much rather have heard less about the Potter/Weasley cousins going to Hogwarts, and more about the rest of the characters I care about. I loved the book (didn't as much enjoy the isolation of the trio through so much of the early stuff) but I rather thought the epilogue was cheesy.

Kind of grumpy about the lack of Ginny. I mean, she was set up to be such a powerful witch and we hardly got to watch any of her in action (her bravest moment--stealing the sword-- relayed in exposition, sigh.) Her mom kicked bitch ASS, though!

Oh, and poor Ron, worst fear that he'd lose Hermione to Harry. How painful to watch that in vision-form-- how brave of him to destroy the horcrux (and get his girl in the end.) Save the house-elves! That's quite the growing-up he did.

And I must say, I am proud of Neville. So proud of Neville, through the whole of the book (or, well, the parts that he was in.)

07-21-2007, 06:41 PM	#1
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	So..... I'm up to Chapter 9, and already: The Muggle studies teacher (?who?!?!?!) has died (first we've heard of her) Hedwig's died We think... that Mad-eye's died (I'm not sure yet) we think... that Mundungus may be the leak to the Death Eaters George lost an ear - perhaps an extendible ear can be affixed magically ? Bill & Phlegm get married. Scrimgeour dies Lots of dead 'uns in this book !! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	Add Snape to the list. __________________
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libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	I'm crawling out of my book reading hole. I admit I cried at points. __________________ Yes, I'm still alive!
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I'm up to chapter 32 or so. Harry and Hogwarts are prepping for the midnight showdown. I have to say, it was very difficult to get any quality reading time in at work today. So, what does everyone think so far? I'm liking it better than I thought I might. Lots of action, lots of backstories being elaborated on and even an explanation as to why the Bloody Baron is so cranky! Oh, and our household bought four books this morning, just so no one had to wait for another to finish. __________________ Last edited by wendybeth : 07-21-2007 at 07:50 PM.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	So far it's great! I'm about a third of the way through... If they don’t cast Judi Dench as Aunt Muriel, they’re crazy. Mad eye Moody and Hedwig are gone. Sad… but I’m okay with that. Really creepy beginning. I loved it. So if one can have a teeny tiny bag that can hold everything, why the big trunks for school? Great chapter with Dudley. So very touching. Death Eaters, Death Eaters everywhere!
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07-21-2007, 08:33 PM	#7
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I'm all teary eyed after reading "Kreachers tale" chapter. ...I wanna hug him too. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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07-21-2007, 10:53 PM	#8
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I went to Target tonight and there were tons of HP books there for $17. I didn't buy it but I did flip thru the last few pages. Colour me $17 richer...
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07-22-2007, 08:47 AM	#9
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Dobby's death sent me into tears for most of the next chapter. I always believed in Snape- happy to see I was right. I almost gave Dumbledore up as a right old bastard- but that turned out ok. LOVED the Ron/Hermione kiss. Loved that Percy came back, hated that Fred died, and loved Molly dueling Bellatrix. Wish more things had been revealed at the end- what happened to Luna what are the trio doing now? Besides being parents Did George carry on the business he started with Fred what is the wizarding world like now? ...and lots of other things too. Took me just about 10 hours to finish it. Last night I felt like I had been beaten with a very large emotional bat and I babbled about the book and the feelings non-stop (drove everyone in the family crazy) but after a good nights sleep it is easier to process now. It was alot to take in!
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07-22-2007, 09:47 AM	#10
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I was right! I was right about Harry being the last horcrux!! : ) And I felt so alone when I cried when I heard the prophecy in book 5-- because I thought it meant that neither could live if one of them died (and it sort of did mean that.) A little confused about the Elder Wand and how it chose/got to Draco (so that Harry could steal it). And what wand Voldemort took from Dumbledore's tomb. Can anybody explain? (I feel confunded.) SO pissed about Fred-- and really bummed we didn't get to hear more about how George carried on. But I don't think I could take it, really, so maybe that's for the best. What of Luna, what of Luna?? I'd much rather have heard less about the Potter/Weasley cousins going to Hogwarts, and more about the rest of the characters I care about. I loved the book (didn't as much enjoy the isolation of the trio through so much of the early stuff) but I rather thought the epilogue was cheesy. Kind of grumpy about the lack of Ginny. I mean, she was set up to be such a powerful witch and we hardly got to watch any of her in action (her bravest moment--stealing the sword-- relayed in exposition, sigh.) Her mom kicked bitch ASS, though! Oh, and poor Ron, worst fear that he'd lose Hermione to Harry. How painful to watch that in vision-form-- how brave of him to destroy the horcrux (and get his girl in the end.) Save the house-elves! That's quite the growing-up he did. And I must say, I am proud of Neville. So proud of Neville, through the whole of the book (or, well, the parts that he was in.)
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