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Jul-13-2005 09:22

This is the thread that should include discussion about the content, beginning, ending, deaths (possible), and new characters in the book.

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Jul-19-2005 16:26

I too was kind of disappointed at not having Neville built up more in this book as he was in the last one. I was hoping that his strength of character in Order of the Phoenix would catapult him into a majory player. Oh well. And Snape is evil! Dumbledore was one of the purest souls in the books and Snape killed him--that's evil in *my* book

Jul-20-2005 15:18

Evil, yes he is. We were always wondering if Snape was a double agent for the good guys or the baddies. Now we finally know. It was interesting to see Draco develop. Finally he wasn't just a punk or jerk, but wanted to do the right thing but could not see how it was possible. Can you belive Harry and Ginny though? Its just wierd. Its like a senior/junior in high schoolk dating a freshman, which happens way too often. And I don't think that it is ever a good idea.

It was a good set up book and we knew that was what it is suppopsed to be. Book 6 out of 7, therefore the sole purpose of book 6 is to make book 7 the best.

ALso, how in the world is Harry or anyone going to be ready to take on Voldermort!?! I mean really! Harry couldn't even get close to hexing Snape and Voldemort is in a whole different class! He has a tons of work to do. And I hope he gets there with work: smarts and creativity and not just lucky.

Jul-20-2005 17:21

wow, i didnt think there would b so many posts about harry potter. me, i guess i dont really have much to say. i only read 4 of them and that was as a time waster.

Jul-20-2005 18:20

Does anyone have theories on who RAB is? I think it is Sirius's brother, Regulus. Though, I am not sure yet whether or not I think he is still alive...

Any other theories?

Jul-20-2005 18:52

I've heard that theory too - and it would be fitting, I guess.

However, I'm afraid that I do believe in that Snape isn't evil.... yet. I think, and I do believe this, that Snape is still under Dumbledore's orders. In the end, Snape had to do this, whether through that vow, or because Dumbledore requested him to (remember that conversation with Hagrid?) Dumbledore is not easily fooled, I should think. Though I don't like him....and probably never will... I think we still need to wait on the final appearence of the professor before calling judgement.

Jul-21-2005 12:28

well, I think Remus and Sirus were right when they were griulling Wormtail about his role in Potter's Parents death.
Wormtail: I had to! He would have killed me!
Sirus: Then you should have died!

If severus was good then he should have died. Tried to take out as many Death Eaters in the mean time.


And smile Smilybj, like a good book you have to read all the enterees to understand the thread :P

Jul-21-2005 14:21

For great information on the evilness of Snape and the infamous RAB, read the new interview with JK Rowling on www.mugglenet.com The interview is *really* interesting and I was surprised at how much she shared. It was conducted the day after HBP came out, and the interviewers ask her lots of questions about it. Check it out!

Jul-21-2005 19:20

I agree that RAB is Regulas. If you remember, there was, in OoP, a golden locket that could not be opened that they found when cleaning out Black's house.

Jul-22-2005 07:42

I agree w/ River D and Milady. I think the next book will expound on Snape. I think he will in the end save Harry. That's one of my theories. I have many, lol!
I cried so bad when the phoenix was "lamenting" how sorrowful was that!?!

Jul-24-2005 05:49

I actually think that Snape killed Dumbledore because Dumbledore asked him to. It is mentioned that they have argued about something that Dumbledore wanted Snape to do, that Snape did not want to. Dumbledore pleads with Snape but NOT for his life. He knows that if Malfoy kills him he has no redemption, "it is my mercy now that matters" or something like that. Also Ginny is only a year younger than Harry so don't think it is all that weird myself. I also agree with the theory about Regulas. JKR does everything for a reason and what is the reason behind the tapestry in The Order of The Pheonix other than to tell us his name. On a positive note I loved the humour around Kreacher and Harry. Especially when Kreacher and Dobby were fighting over who should help Harry.