Harry Potter

[Niamh]

.. by the way, I finished the book last night, and I was sooooooooooo proud of Snape...
of course, there were lots of theories (based on next to zero evidence) that he was in love with Lily..., so it was kind of predictable... but it was balm for my weary soul to read "The Prince's Tale" (ch. 33). he was a real hero, to protect the Potter brat for 17 years and spy on Voldy.

Snape
when I have a son I'll name him Severus (my b.f. doesn't like the idea at all)

I had a feeling about that for ages, the order of the Pheonix was definitely when i believed it most. Its amazing how you can feel his torment. Did everything in his power to believe that Harry was his dad through and through so that he didnt have to see lily in him incase he cared for Harry. Yet in the end it appears he did.

[SleepyWitch]

I had a feeling about that for ages, the order of the Pheonix was definitely when i believed it most. Its amazing how you can feel his torment. Did everything in his power to believe that Harry was his dad through and through so that he didnt have to see lily in him incase he cared for Harry. Yet in the end it appears he did.

yep, exactly... probably it's only because my perception is warped anyway, but in my humble opinion, Snapes memories is the best-written passage in HP7, except for the chapter where Harry dies and meets DD.

hum, on the other hand, I often wonder whether I'd like Snape so much if it weren't for Alan Rickman in the films... I think if Snape was as geeky and greasy-haired in the films as he is described in the books, and if Rickman's voice wasn't so mesmerizing, I wouldn't find Snape half as fascinating

[motherhubbard]

I havent read anything past book 4. But I really want to know if that stinker that gives harry such a hard time at school (can't think of his name) meats with a bad end? Please, please tell

[SleepyWitch]

I havent read anything past book 4. But I really want to know if that stinker that gives harry such a hard time at school (can't think of his name) meats with a bad end? Please, please tell

Draco Malfoy?
nope, he survives,.. Harry/Ron/Hermione even save his life two times

[Niamh]

yep, exactly... probably it's only because my perception is warped anyway, but in my humble opinion, Snapes memories is the best-written passage in HP7, except for the chapter where Harry dies and meets DD.

hum, on the other hand, I often wonder whether I'd like Snape so much if it weren't for Alan Rickman in the films... I think if Snape was as geeky and greasy-haired in the films as he is described in the books, and if Rickman's voice wasn't so mesmerizing, I wouldn't find Snape half as fascinating

i'm with you on that one.....

Personally i think they should have gotten rid of malfoy, but crabbe i'll do.

[motherhubbard]

was malfoy at least humbled?

[SleepyWitch]

was malfoy at least humbled?

somewhat.. but no way as much as he'd deserve

[applepie]

I was so happy to see Draco humbled. Plus, after seeing the way his family was being made to suffer by Voldermort I was glad he didn't die. The scene where Narcissa lies and declares Harry dead is one of my favorite. It puts a much more human face on the entire Malfoy family and you see that good or bad they are still people and have the same worries and connections of other families. I thought their concern for their son's safety was really touching, and it made me see them as loving parents as well as the bad guys.

[SleepyWitch]

I was so happy to see Draco humbled. Plus, after seeing the way his family was being made to suffer by Voldermort I was glad he didn't die. The scene where Narcissa lies and declares Harry dead is one of my favorite. It puts a much more human face on the entire Malfoy family and you see that good or bad they are still people and have the same worries and connections of other families. I thought their concern for their son's safety was really touching, and it made me see them as loving parents as well as the bad guys.

yep, I liked that, too

what do you guys think about JKR's style?
i like reading the books because they are really gripping etc..
but on the other hand, there are lots of opportunities for reflection that she just doesn't make use of. i dunno about other readers, but her style kind a propells me along and forces me to read on and on without thinking.

[vheissu]

Just finished reading it!

Out of all the characters that died, Hedwig's was the saddest for me. Ok, it's an owl but it was just too sudden and too soon in the book as well!

Overall impression...a lot better than expected. I didn't particularly like the 6th book, it went too fast and left too many questions. This one at least explained things and didn't rush (too much).

The epilogue could have been written differently, or maybe not written at all. I dunno, it's not just because it was verging on being cheesy but just...somehow unneccessary (sp?). The last chapter already hints at a happy future and all that.

About JKR's style: It does somehow make you read fast and not think. I even jumped 2-3 lines, then went back, didn't understand and eventually read it properly. Maybe it's just the anticipation of wanting to know more as quickly as possible

[Orpheus]

Did anyone else think that they spent too much time galavanting around in the woods and on the run? This part seemed to dominate a lot of the book and, in my opinion, could have been improved.

[ben lurie]

i just finished the book a few hours ago.....wow
im really feeling depressed though, and im not reallly sure why
i dont think its because of how the book was or how it was ended, but more the inescapable knowledge that i will never be reading a new Harry Potter book again. it just seems much to soon to be the end of such beloved characters

[ben lurie]

what was going on with the dying baby when he was talking to dumbledore? did i just miss an explanation for that or was it just supposed to be creepy?

[ben lurie]

it seemed to me that the mid section of the book was disproportionately large, them hiding, doing nothing and being grumpy. i understand the need for a lowpoint so the climax can be that much better, but there was an awful lot of harry being pissed off, grumpy angry at ron etc. which i also didnt like about the 5th book....i really wish it wasnt over...i just cant come to grips with the though that that is the end of the harry potter saga

[applepie]

what was going on with the dying baby when he was talking to dumbledore? did i just miss an explanation for that or was it just supposed to be creepy?

I think it was basically the part of Voldermort dying within him. At least that is how I viewed it. That affirmation that it isn't really dead yet, but very weakened. Because of his sacrifice, only the horcrux part of Harry was harmed, I guess. I was a little confused while reading that part too.