I don't care what anybody says, Harry Potter books are entertaining books. If you ever want to carry on a conversation with a young person, of nearly any age, just mention Harry Potter. My nephew is 10. He, his mom, and I have great discussions as to what will happen next in book seven. J.K. Rowling does a magnificent job of creating characters whose lives are entertwined in and out of all the stories. My daughter is 25; my son is 23. They join in the discussions enthusiastically as well. We all anticipate the next book and the next movie.
I was disappointed in the recent movie, The Goblet of Fire. I felt like director, Mike Newell, was more interested in making an action/love film than in telling the story. While the special effects were undoubtedly some of the best ever, too many important plotlines were omitted from the movie. I don't see how future films can provide continuity, given some of these important omissions. Happily, filming has begun on The Order of the Phoenix. Photos of the newly cast Luna Lovegood and Bellatrix LeStrange are available online.
After reading book six, The Half-Blood Prince, I reread all the books, in order. I highly recommend that Potter fans do the same. It's even more interesting to "watch" things unfold without having to wait years in between. I was reminded of facts I'd forgotten; I tied things together that I'd previously overlooked. I may repeat exercise when book seven is published.
There are some really good websites for Harry Potter fans. My favorite is JK Rowling's own site: www.JKRowling.com. Ms. Rowling does a great job of answering FAQ's from fans without giving anything away. It's an interactive site with cool sound effects. Occasionally you may get a teasing of information about the future of Harry, Hermoine, Ron, and other characters.
Another favorite site is the Harry Potter Lexicon (www.hp-lexicon.org). Therein are all the details one could imagine about things like: Sirius Black's family tree (could R.A.B. possibly be Sirius' brother, Regulus? or perhaps Amanda Bones?) or who's who among the wizarding world, or a handbook of Quidditch or a complete guide to magic. Potter fans can get lost in time perusing this website.
Some questions from inquiring minds: Is Dumbledore really dead? Could he have a horcrux? Is Snape really a bad guy? was killing Dumbledore part of a larger plan? Will Hogwarts open for Harry's seventh year? and will he really return there? What role will Neville play in the elimination of Voldemort? Could Snape actually be related to Dumbledore in some way?
Stay tuned.
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Sorry, but having known people who were in the occults and that some of the vexes said are actual, real curses they use, I don't think the end justifies the means. We are, according to scripture, to avoid even the 'appearance' of evil.. Something to consider.
An aside, you write well. I enjoyes some of your other posts, but only had a commment for this one.
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