Sakura Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I absolutely did not want to read them at first, since I simply hated all the publicity. But at the 4th book I carved, and I'm quite happy that I did. It was really a very good series. Though I have to say, I did not like the end. A bit too deus ex machina for me. I saw the films up to the 4th, but I greatly prefer the books. I can't really get behind the films. Too much is left out or altered. I guess I am too much of a Potter fangirl, cause that really irritates and grates me to no end, whenever I try to watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSchultz19 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) I absolutely did not want to read them at first, since I simply hated all the publicity. But at the 4th book I carved, and I'm quite happy that I did. It was really a very good series. Though I have to say, I did not like the end. A bit too deus ex machina for me. I saw the films up to the 4th, but I greatly prefer the books. I can't really get behind the films. Too much is left out or altered. I guess I am too much of a Potter fangirl, cause that really irritates and grates me to no end, whenever I try to watch them. I was the same way. I didn't want to read it because "every kid HAS to read Harry Potter" so I didn't. I had already read the first 4 because my family liked them, but quit after that. About two years ago one of my friends said that I should at least try it and that the final three books were the best out of all of them. They were right, I enjoyed 5, 6, and 7 more than I enjoyed the first four. Someday I'm sure I'll go back and read them all. EDIT: Just realized that I said this exact thing like a week ago. Edited August 10, 2013 by BSchultz19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanh0702 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Now I started reading comic series. Check out the new movie does not seem appealing in the series. Slowly read !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoliKieta Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) A huge fan of the series. Read the books in lithuanian (my mother tongue), and now re-reading them in English! Edited December 2, 2013 by Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 JK Rowling says she got Harry Potter romance wrong. In 'yer face, Weasley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not sure what I think about this. Why tell us now? I always thought that Harry and Hermione would have been too obvious a set up, and were better as great friends. His relationship with the family centric Ginny a better choice for this family lacking orphan who seems to lose pretty much everyone (Mum, Dad, Sirius, Remus, Dumbledore). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not sure what I think about this. Why tell us now? I suspect seeing her comments in the context of the article may help. Also, Emma Watson was guest editor on the edition, that may have had something to do with the timing of the comment. I think I'm right in saying that the books were always pretty clear that Harry wasn't attracted to Hermione and at the same time Ron and Hermione's relationship was always played in a "when are they going to get together?" kind of way. Harry may have been the more rational choice for the level-headed Hermione, but whoever said love was rational? Part of me does like the idea that they would have ended up in counselling, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 But would it be Muggle or Magical counselling? And what would be the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think wizards and witches probably have their own counselling services. "He's always using the engorgio spell on my melons . . ." Yoiks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm happy enough that Harry and Ginny ended up together. I agree that Harry and Hermione would be too obvious. Besides, if they had gotten together, who would Ron have ended up with? I can only think of Luna—I kind of like that idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Besides, if they had gotten together, who would Ron have ended up with? Does it matter? I've never really been a fan of the last chapter. It's always struck me as being a bit superfluous and it also limits the scope for further stories. I also don't like the way everyone got paired off. Okay, Hogwarts is a bit different from normal schools, but surely most people will still meet/marry people from outside the school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Harry Potter secrets to be revealed by new JK Rowling bibliography I think this will be brilliant. I've been completely fascinated by the editing process for the books, and I hope this will add light to some of the differing accounts I've heard, and whether they have been hearsay or not. BUT, it's ludicrously expensive at the moment. The hardback is £75 and the Kindle edition is currently discounted to £39. I think it's meant for the book trade predominately, but I'm sure lots of fans will want the book to complete their collections, or just to read more behind-the-scenes details of the Harry Potter books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Ooh, I'd very much love to read that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSchultz19 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 In the books, I definitely preferred Ron and Hermione to Harry and Hermoine. However in the movies when Ron leaves them during the 7th movie(?) there is a lot of chemistry between Hermione and Harry that made it seem like they might actually be good together. I also thought the final chapter seemed superfluous. It seems odd and unlikely that they would all get together and stay together after going to school together. Certainly, just like in the real world, school (high school or university) relationships often don't last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think the relationships in the Harry Potter books are very different to 'real world' relationships. They went through so many huge and life-altering events together that I think it's absolutely natural that their strong school relationships would continue well into adulthood. And even putting aside their experiences, it seemed to be the same for the generations before them, like members of the Order of the Phoenix had been friends for many years, and some since high school. Maybe it's because the magical world is smaller than the muggle world, but I think their relationships are generally stronger and longer lasting than ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSchultz19 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think the relationships in the Harry Potter books are very different to 'real world' relationships. They went through so many huge and life-altering events together that I think it's absolutely natural that their strong school relationships would continue well into adulthood. And even putting aside their experiences, it seemed to be the same for the generations before them, like members of the Order of the Phoenix had been friends for many years, and some since high school. Maybe it's because the magical world is smaller than the muggle world, but I think their relationships are generally stronger and longer lasting than ours. Yes I suppose that is true. In our "real world" it's so big that after schooling people spread all over the place. There isn't so much spreading in the magical world and that contributes to their closeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Which Harry Potter family do you belong to? I'm a Lovegood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'm a Longbottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 ^ Something you can't go about saying outside of this thread . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I'm a Longbottom! We're related! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Lovegood over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 We're related! And me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 And me! Uh oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I wasn't happy about it, either - I though I'd be a Malfoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogandbooks Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I had trouble picking a Dumbledore quote, one option got me Lovegood, the other Weasley. Weasley seems about right, no one would notice another ginger hanging about the place! Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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