Comments on: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:12:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Josh http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1460 Josh Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:21:44 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1460 zhayena: I haven't had any great urge to go back and reread them. Not yet, anyway. Whether the urge creeps up on me later, like it did with Lord of the Rings, we shall see. soren: Hooray, someone who agrees with me about Harry and Hermione. Certainly, I have nothing AGAINST Ron - I liked him as a character - but I just don't see the chemistry between him and Hermione. Maybe zhayena's right, though - they both were pretty stubborn... Two Steps: Yeah, that Dumbledore wasn't the wonderful Harry-protector that I initially thought he was was a bit of a bummer. I really loved his character early on, and to have it tainted, if you will, by the truths revealed in Deathly Hallows.. well, it sucked, really. Agreed, also, on Harry and Hermione. Ginny was okay, but honestly, I didn't think she had enough action in the books to be considered for hooking up with Harry. Maybe I didn't really take in her bits in the book because I wasn't crazy about her. And yes, I also loved the books (obviously). Erin: We shall have to peacefully disagree on the love arrangements. ;) I figured Ginny and Harry would end up together, due to how Ginny acted around him, but that doesn't mean I like the arrangement. I didn't cry, but I came close a few times. I think I did cry when Dumbledore died in Half-Blood Prince, though. I'm glad it ended when it did; I think it's clear that Rowling stuck to her original plot, rather than extending it repeatedly to milk the cow. Harry Potter could have turned into another Wheel of Time fiasco. zhayena: I haven’t had any great urge to go back and reread them. Not yet, anyway. Whether the urge creeps up on me later, like it did with Lord of the Rings, we shall see.

soren: Hooray, someone who agrees with me about Harry and Hermione. Certainly, I have nothing AGAINST Ron – I liked him as a character – but I just don’t see the chemistry between him and Hermione. Maybe zhayena’s right, though – they both were pretty stubborn…

Two Steps: Yeah, that Dumbledore wasn’t the wonderful Harry-protector that I initially thought he was was a bit of a bummer. I really loved his character early on, and to have it tainted, if you will, by the truths revealed in Deathly Hallows.. well, it sucked, really. Agreed, also, on Harry and Hermione. Ginny was okay, but honestly, I didn’t think she had enough action in the books to be considered for hooking up with Harry. Maybe I didn’t really take in her bits in the book because I wasn’t crazy about her. And yes, I also loved the books (obviously).

Erin: We shall have to peacefully disagree on the love arrangements. ;) I figured Ginny and Harry would end up together, due to how Ginny acted around him, but that doesn’t mean I like the arrangement.

I didn’t cry, but I came close a few times. I think I did cry when Dumbledore died in Half-Blood Prince, though.

I’m glad it ended when it did; I think it’s clear that Rowling stuck to her original plot, rather than extending it repeatedly to milk the cow. Harry Potter could have turned into another Wheel of Time fiasco.

]]> By: Erin http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1459 Erin Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:21:37 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1459 I thought the ending was perfect, including the love matches. Harry and Hermione make fantastic friends, but it has been clear throughout the series (from Ginny's first crush that rendered her mute in his presence) that Harry & Ginny were going to end up together. Additionally, Ron and Hermione are just too funny together. The end of the book -- about the last 100 pages -- had me quite literally blubbering my head off. I'm surprised the book made it through the several re-reads un-scathed and relatively dry. And, though I'm also sad that it ended, as I said, I think it was the perfect conclusion and I don't even feel sad that there won't be another. I'm just that satisfied. I thought the ending was perfect, including the love matches. Harry and Hermione make fantastic friends, but it has been clear throughout the series (from Ginny’s first crush that rendered her mute in his presence) that Harry & Ginny were going to end up together. Additionally, Ron and Hermione are just too funny together.

The end of the book — about the last 100 pages — had me quite literally blubbering my head off. I’m surprised the book made it through the several re-reads un-scathed and relatively dry. And, though I’m also sad that it ended, as I said, I think it was the perfect conclusion and I don’t even feel sad that there won’t be another. I’m just that satisfied.

]]> By: Two Steps http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1458 Two Steps Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:58:07 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1458 Regarding Dumbledore, I wasn't as concerned about his past as I was his betrayal of Harry. Throughout the books, I thought Dumbledore was Harry's advocate. He wasn't. If he had been, Harry's welfare would have come first. He was an advocate for the greater good. I thought it gave the character of Dumbledore depth, and it made Harry even more alone. Which brings me to Harry and Hermione. She is the one person he can count on, a fact that strikes me even more so having learned that Harry could not count on Dumbledore. Harry and Hermione's relationship is the most dynamic; it's where all the energy is. I never felt any energy between Hermione and Ron or between Harry and Ginny. But apparently many others do. Having said that, the very fact that I'm writing this (I almost never leave comments.) shows what an impact these characters have made on me. The books were brilliant, and I've enjoyed every moment I've spent with them. Regarding Dumbledore, I wasn’t as concerned about his past as I was his betrayal of Harry. Throughout the books, I thought Dumbledore was Harry’s advocate. He wasn’t. If he had been, Harry’s welfare would have come first. He was an advocate for the greater good. I thought it gave the character of Dumbledore depth, and it made Harry even more alone. Which brings me to Harry and Hermione. She is the one person he can count on, a fact that strikes me even more so having learned that Harry could not count on Dumbledore. Harry and Hermione’s relationship is the most dynamic; it’s where all the energy is. I never felt any energy between Hermione and Ron or between Harry and Ginny. But apparently many others do. Having said that, the very fact that I’m writing this (I almost never leave comments.) shows what an impact these characters have made on me. The books were brilliant, and I’ve enjoyed every moment I’ve spent with them.

]]> By: zhayena http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1457 zhayena Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:06:41 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1457 I really don't think Harry and Hermione would make such a great couple. They are both too strongheaded and stubborn, and I really think they would only end up hurting each other really bad if they were more than friends. I really don’t think Harry and Hermione would make such a great couple. They are both too strongheaded and stubborn, and I really think they would only end up hurting each other really bad if they were more than friends.

]]> By: soren121 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1456 soren121 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:08:00 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1456 You read my mind! I thought Snape was freakin' evil until the whole "Snape's Worst Memories" when we saw he loved Lily. In fact, if Snape hadn't been a Death Eater, both in life and at Hogwarts (while he was a student) Snape probably would be Harry's father. I completely agree Hermione and Harry should have gotten together, as I never particularly felt any love for Ginny, I don't know why. I understand why Snape had to kill Dumbledore, it was part of the Unforgivable Vow Narcissa made Snape perform on Draco's safety, but if Snape was loyal he would have died at the hand of the magical vow and the Death Eaters than betray Dumbledore. After all, Dumbledore trusted him beyond everyone else, though his reasons were never explained. It seems that Dumbledore had other reasons than Snape's doe Patronus, as it seems he was taken by suprise when the Patronus was shown in "Snape's Worst Memories". As for the veil, or the arch, MuggleCast (and me) confirmed there was no more information leaked on the veil, which was a disappointment to me, because I wanted to see what Sirius had gone through, or at least found out EXACTLY what it was. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Too much of my thoughts, I would say. :) You read my mind! I thought Snape was freakin’ evil until the whole “Snape’s Worst Memories” when we saw he loved Lily. In fact, if Snape hadn’t been a Death Eater, both in life and at Hogwarts (while he was a student) Snape probably would be Harry’s father. I completely agree Hermione and Harry should have gotten together, as I never particularly felt any love for Ginny, I don’t know why. I understand why Snape had to kill Dumbledore, it was part of the Unforgivable Vow Narcissa made Snape perform on Draco’s safety, but if Snape was loyal he would have died at the hand of the magical vow and the Death Eaters than betray Dumbledore. After all, Dumbledore trusted him beyond everyone else, though his reasons were never explained. It seems that Dumbledore had other reasons than Snape’s doe Patronus, as it seems he was taken by suprise when the Patronus was shown in “Snape’s Worst Memories”. As for the veil, or the arch, MuggleCast (and me) confirmed there was no more information leaked on the veil, which was a disappointment to me, because I wanted to see what Sirius had gone through, or at least found out EXACTLY what it was. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Too much of my thoughts, I would say. :)

]]> By: zhayena http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1455 zhayena Sun, 07 Oct 2007 05:52:49 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1455 I actually haven't been able to open an other book after finishing HP, I just wanted to back to book 1 and read all over again. I said to my husband that this will probably be one of those series we have both in English and Norwegian.. Oh, I felt so bad for Snape when reading his memory.. Loving Harry's mother all his life. But it was one of the ways Rowling showed that Love was the greatest force/ magic. The one thing Voldemort didn't understand and cared about. I actually haven’t been able to open an other book after finishing HP, I just wanted to back to book 1 and read all over again. I said to my husband that this will probably be one of those series we have both in English and Norwegian..

Oh, I felt so bad for Snape when reading his memory.. Loving Harry’s mother all his life.

But it was one of the ways Rowling showed that Love was the greatest force/ magic. The one thing Voldemort didn’t understand and cared about.

]]> By: Josh http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1454 Josh Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:49:38 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1454 Zeitlos: I didn't catch that at all about the smell of flowers and Ginny. :) Tom: Yeah, it was quite a ride. And no, I didn't get anymore about the arch. Unless I missed it, I didn't see anything at all about it in book 7. :( Zeitlos: I didn’t catch that at all about the smell of flowers and Ginny. :)

Tom: Yeah, it was quite a ride. And no, I didn’t get anymore about the arch. Unless I missed it, I didn’t see anything at all about it in book 7. :(

]]> By: Tom http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1453 Tom Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:03:59 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1453 Quite a ride isn't it. I too miss Harry and his pals *sniff*. Its a great series. I agree with you about Rowling covering her tracks. She managed quite well to contain the knowledge of the Dumbledore/Snape plan. Great great books. Did you get any more on the arch? Do you know what it is? Because I don't know if I read imprecisely but I still don't know what its for and I can't remember coming across any references to it in the 7th book. Quite a ride isn’t it.

I too miss Harry and his pals *sniff*. Its a great series. I agree with you about Rowling covering her tracks. She managed quite well to contain the knowledge of the Dumbledore/Snape plan.

Great great books.

Did you get any more on the arch? Do you know what it is? Because I don’t know if I read imprecisely but I still don’t know what its for and I can’t remember coming across any references to it in the 7th book.

]]> By: Zeitlos http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1452 Zeitlos Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:05:01 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/10/06/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/#comment-1452 You've finished! Great! Just on thing abou Harry and Ginny, that I just realised yesterday litening to the audio book of the half-blood prince: In the very first potions lesson with Slughorn there ist a love potion in the room which smells different to everyone. Harry notices a flowery smell, something that reminds him of the Burrow, but he can't clearly remember why. Later that day while dinner he smells these flowers again and then Ginny appears behind him. What a hint! I never even noticed that, but know I think it made clear that he really loves her - not just a simple crush or something like this. So: No chance for Hermione. You’ve finished! Great!

Just on thing abou Harry and Ginny, that I just realised yesterday litening to the audio book of the half-blood prince: In the very first potions lesson with Slughorn there ist a love potion in the room which smells different to everyone. Harry notices a flowery smell, something that reminds him of the Burrow, but he can’t clearly remember why. Later that day while dinner he smells these flowers again and then Ginny appears behind him. What a hint! I never even noticed that, but know I think it made clear that he really loves her – not just a simple crush or something like this. So: No chance for Hermione.

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