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Lady Emerald Devon
Lady Emerald Devon
Nomad

Jul-25-2007 04:44

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This post is for the discussion of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by those who have read it.


If you have not read the book yet and do NOT any spoilers, please do NOT read ahead.


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roamie
roamie
Well-Connected

Aug-4-2007 05:20

The ending was totally predictable. But I am so glad it was actually spelled out for me. After that battle I needed a nice, happy ending. Even if the names sucked.

Anikka
Anikka
Babelfish

Aug-4-2007 10:17

Okay, I read a Q&A that JKR did on some site called 'Mugglewatch'.

She has all the answers about who killed Lupin and Tonks (Dolohov and Bellatrix, respectively - though I could be wrong about Dolohov).

Cut me some slack, I read the thing two days ago. I can't even remember what I had for breakfast this morning. If I had breakfast.

I found it (mostly) an interesting read, and in case anyone else is interested:

http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/full_story/1156

Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-4-2007 13:04

I also really didn't like the Epilogue. I would have preferred to read about events that happened directly after the war, such as did Harry return to Hogwarts since he wanted to become an Auror (and headed up the dept. according to the interview), who is headmaster now (McGonagall, I assume), did he go and live in the Black house? Did Ginny move in? Did he ever talk to the Dursley's again? etc...

Either that, or a much longer and more in depth "nineteen years later."

I absolutely loved the scene in the Great Hall between Harry and Voldemort. I know it's kind of an obvious favourite, which isn't normally my style, but it was just so awesome to read Harry throwing all that crap in Voldemort's face. "HA, TAKE THAT MR. I THINK I'M SO SMART!"

And, I am also really sad the Snape had to die. I wanted him to have a happy moment. Maybe meet a chick, and smile once. I suppose his memory wouln't have been so believable to the rest of the world if was alive... he could've tampered with it or something... but still. I liked Snape!

Miss Hermione Granger
Miss Hermione Granger

Aug-4-2007 13:37

I liked Snape too, and was always hoping he was a good guy underneath all that nastiness. however, JK fooled me at the last book, I was shocked when I thought he really was evil afterall.

Scarletta Jones
Scarletta Jones

Aug-4-2007 14:36

Same here. So then I felt bad about when he died. Cuz when I read it I was all, "YES YES YES!!!! Good triumphs!" But then after seeing the pensieve memories he gave Harry I felt guilty about the whole "YES YES" thing.

I agree with Ranier. The man needed a chick before he kicked the bucket.

Anikka
Anikka
Babelfish

Aug-4-2007 17:50

Can I be smug? I *never* thought Snape was evil. I might have had a two-second doubt, but something about the wording of Dumbldore's death made me reread it immediately and that little doubt went away.

And I, too, agree with Ranier. Maybe not meet a chick, since his heart always belonged to Lily, but at least to crack a smile. Even get a hug from a friend. It might have changed his dourness.

Secret_Squirrel
Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer

Aug-4-2007 18:31

there's an interview on mugglenet.com that has a link to JKR interview where she gives you some more after story, like that Harry becomes head of the Auror department etc. for those with a thirst to know more 'whatever happened to...'

Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-5-2007 00:18

Ooh, yeah I read that too SS. It was pretty good. Answered a lot of questions, but still so much of the in between is missing! But I suppose it's cause I just don't want it to end, lol.

Ranier Peperhaut
Ranier Peperhaut
Washed Up Punter

Aug-5-2007 13:08

I'm also really curious as to how Lily and James got together. She didn't like him in school cause he was all arrogant and teased Snape so much.

I know it said they got together much later, but it doesn't seem like James would've really changed. I mean, Sirius didn't seem any different, so it seems to me that James wouldn't be either. So why did she end up with him?

Scarletta Jones
Scarletta Jones

Aug-7-2007 18:25

Good question...my guess that when Snape called her a *youknowwhat* she kinda ran off in a huff and wound up running into James by some chance. Seeing her in distress, James comforted her and showed her the nice guy that he really was. I mean, maybe the whole arrogant prankster thing was his way of covering up an insecurity or two.

But then again, that's how I would write it. Who knows what JK's explanation is?

*still fuming about JK's killing of Fred and prepping for lawsuit*

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