ReDD Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 How many of my fellow skanks are Harry Potter geeks like myself?I waited until Sunday to buy my copy because long lines and bratty kids isn't really my thing.I've read almost half the book now. It's full of wonderful surprises and lives up to all expectations so far. Anyone else reading The Halfblood Prince? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I'm into it! I bought it this morning b4 work and am about 1/5thdone...looks good so far...am curious to see who kicks the bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReDD Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I alrady know so I won't tell you. I couldn't resist the spoilers online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I've been reading the series to our oldest daughter as a night-time routine for a couple of years now, and am dying to get back into it again. Please no spoilers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReDD Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 You know Dr..that's exactly how I got into it. I was baby sitting my cousins quite often and they were also reading it before bed time. I was so interested in what was happening that I had to go get my own copies. I'm a nerd, I have a set I read and a set that is just for looking at. I won't spoil it for anyone, I promise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Fiona and I have decided that she would read it first, because I am the slower reader, but she is almost finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 he's in calgary as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I went out and bought the latest book yesterday and promply plopped it down beside my ultra right-wing Catholic coworker. No joke: He glared at it, went to his office and shut the door. I think I heard the sounds of a willow branch whipping against bare skin - each flagellating whip further purifying his soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomFoolery Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I didn't realize the RCs had such a problem with Potter. Is it the idea of fantasizing about 'magic' that is so offensive? Strange.I, too, dig on the Potter. I'll wait until I can borrow it from a friend or the library though... I'm a cheap-ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I found it for something ridiculous like 24 bucks at Shopper's...which is not alot of money considering I'll get at least 3-4 reads out of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I went out and bought the latest book yesterday and promply plopped it down beside my ultra right-wing Catholic coworker. No joke: He glared at it, went to his office and shut the door. I think I heard the sounds of a willow branch whipping against bare skin - each flagellating whip further purifying his soul.What I wouldn't give for the time to get going on that thread! It's usually been the evangelicals who get their knickers in a knot over HP; like TomFoolery, I haven't heard of many Catholics doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Here's the ending for Harry Potter if your interested: Click HereThe Wizard Did It. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I went out and bought the latest book yesterday and promply plopped it down beside my ultra right-wing Catholic coworker. No joke: He glared at it' date=' went to his office and shut the door. I think I heard the sounds of a willow branch whipping against bare skin - each flagellating whip further purifying his soul.[/quote']What I wouldn't give for the time to get going on that thread! It's usually been the evangelicals who get their knickers in a knot over HP; like TomFoolery, I haven't heard of many Catholics doing so. Here's a letter Pope Benedict wrote two years ago to a German critic that wrote a book critical of Harry Potter:Esteemed and dear Ms. Kuby!Many thanks for your kind letter of February 20th and the informative book which you sent me in the same mail. It is good, that you enlighten people about Harry Potter, because those are subtle seductions, which act unnoticed and by this deeply distort Christianity in the soul, before it can grow properly.I would like to suggest that you write to Mr. Peter Fleetwood, (Pontifical Council of Culture, Piazza S. Calisto 16, I00153 Rome) directly and to send him your book.Sincere Greetings and Blessings,+ Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomFoolery Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 "It is good, that you enlighten people about Harry Potter, because those are subtle seductions, which act unnoticed and by this deeply distort Christianity in the soul, before it can grow properly."Interesting. I hadn't heard about this. Any idea what the subtle seductions are he's writing about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 that part when Ron seduces Dobby the House Elf, and they elope to toronto to get married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomFoolery Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Hmph. I thought it would be some potential bestiality thing between Hermione and the werewolf dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 i don't care how overhyped HP is, it is a great series of literary value. It's nice to see so many people, even adults reading it passionately. I also think it's cool that I will be able to say "i read that when it first came out" to little kids in fifty years when they're reading it in school and they'll look at me like i'm a senile old bat that must be nearly a thousand years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 speaking of wonderful aspects of pop-culture, has anyone else seen Batman begins? Frickin' great!! Mind you, I love batman movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ooooooooo I want to read this! I'm not sure when I will read it but I have been excited about it for a while now.. mmm...reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReDD Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 SO last night I stayed up until 4 in the morning reading Harry Potter. Slept 3 hours, worked, read more then fell asleep for 5 hours. Your messing up my sleeping patterns HARRY!!Why do these books have to be so damn good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 man, Jaybone picked up my book yesterday, read the 3rd last page and then told me who dies...coulda punched him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 hahahha, I love Jaybone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I think I need a support group now...that was really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Aw shit. Now I'm afraid to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Finally purchased!Our eldest, Cassia, will wake up with it beside her and really be beside herself!!!she's only been asking for it for a month!In fact, I have to thank you ReDD, for reminding us it was actually OUT and available. We'd been subjected to so much hype for so long, we kinda phased it out. Given Cassia's age, this is the first in the series we've had to buy hardcover (when she got interested, we had 5 to catch up on and they were already in paperback)anyway, for those still looking to buy it new, we found the cheapest place to be Book City ($32.95) as opposed to $41+ at Indigotchabytheballs. Hey I just made that up!!! YAY for booze! (again - is there anything beer can't do (Homer?) --What is that line, exactly Timouse -- allknowing source of Simpson trivia.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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