07-13-2003, 07:22 PM | #141 |
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I used to be the same age as Harry & co. Then she took ages writing...and now I'm not.
I have a sneaking suspicion that Harry's going to try --and maybe succeed-- in going behind the Veil and talking to Sirius. I think S is going to "come back" in some way--because that part of the story is in desparate need of closure. bat
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07-16-2003, 03:48 PM | #142 |
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Well I don't think Sirius is coming back but like I said before I think mirrior has some sort of significance. But you are right Tano she does need to give some closer on that.
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07-16-2003, 05:37 PM | #143 |
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Odd. I thought the Veil thing was very conclusive. To me it was clear that the Veil was Death, but I suppose I could be wrong.
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07-16-2003, 06:01 PM | #144 |
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I'm not saying that the Veil isn't Death (I agree with you, more or less, on that one)...it's just that there isn't any feeling of closure or anything. The actual death scene is so sudden and so unemotional that it's hard to believe he's actually gone; and Harry will be, if he isn't already, very wrenched around by that...it just needs closure of some kind.
I think it would be nifty if there was some way of going through the Veil, or looking through it, to talk to people who'd gone through. At any rate, I expect the Veil to figure into future books. tano
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07-20-2003, 09:18 PM | #145 |
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I don't really see what the 6th book is going to be about though. I mean we know whats going on and the escaping from Vlodiemort thing is getting old. Not that I don't enjoy the books but the whole reason Voldie was after Harry was becasue of the profecey(sp?) and now that we know what that is the only thing left to do is kill Voldie or Harry or both which ever way J.K. wants to go.
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07-21-2003, 12:35 AM | #146 |
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Maybe the next two books will be dedicated to Harry getting a little more character....
He was fairly one-dimensional before...now he's just one-dimensional in the angry dimension. Argh. There's also the whole Neville story--which I am personally rather happy about. I'm glad Neville's coming along--I like that kid. So do you think it will take till book 7 for voldie to die? Otherwise book seven would be almost pointless...but I agree, Fimbrethil, the running and chasing is getting sorta old. tano
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07-21-2003, 01:39 AM | #147 |
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I think Harry and Neville will have a more personal relationship since they now share a hatred for Bellatrix.
Harry : "I am Harry Potter Montoya. You killed my godfather. Prepare to die. I am Harry Potter Montoya. You killed my godfather. Prepare to die.I am Harry Potter Montoya. You killed my godfather. Prepare to die...." <ad nauseum>
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07-22-2003, 12:19 AM | #148 |
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He's got two, though:
Harry (To Voldie): I am Harry Potter. You killed my father (and my mother, and you tried to kill me...). Prepare to die. Harry (To Bellatrix): I am Harry Potter. You killed my godfather (and a whole bunch of other people...). Prepare to die. I still think it would be very anticlimactic and very, very beautiful if Neville killed Voldemort. Ooh. Maybe they'll both do it somehow. Interesting...
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Anyway I'm glad someone agrees with me.
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07-26-2003, 07:40 AM | #150 |
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Just read the book again...
I must say I agree with the little emotional effect from the 'death'... But after re-reading again, I came to the conclusion that it was precisely the way it should happened... IMHO his death is potrayed perfectly, one moment he was taunting his opponent, the next BAM This is what happens in a war, you won't know when you're going to ... ah... 'hit the dirt' And I think Rowling captured the moment brilliantly, Harry's disbelieving rage, his mind racing for explanation, a certain touch of acceptance... And did anyone wished that this part was also told from the others POV? I for one really want to see the expression on Lupin's face He's lost his friend again, but he still has the right mind to restrain Harry... awww.. poor wupin |
08-18-2003, 03:14 PM | #151 |
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Y'know, Arathorn, if you were quoting form The Princess Bride, you forgot the Hello! part. Like: Hello! I am Harry Potter Montoya. You killed my godfather. Prepare to die...
But then maybe that would just be a waste of time.
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lol I like that!
I can't believe
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i remember reaing HP #5 on the plane on my way to sweden on the 22 and i cried when Mrs Weasly sees Ron's dead body as the boggart. the stewrd was like, 'Are you okay?' and my sister was just like 'make her stop' to my mom. it was funny. its amazing how much you can read on an 8 hour plaine flight!
i just started rereading Order of the PHeonix because i was reading so much fanfiction that i was getting confused of what actually happened and what people made up to happen (ya their is a difference somewherei nthere)
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11-17-2003, 05:21 PM | #154 |
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Oh dear. I almost cried when sirius dies.
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i could read the book for a whole day after that becyase i was so mad at JK Rowling and at Harry for being such an idiot.
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