was it a corporeal patronous?
if so, what form did it take?
Coporeal for sure!! Quite amazing...our neighbor, Ms. Bones, was truly impressed and told all her family. It takes the form of a phoenix, just like dumbledore's.
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Coporeal for sure!! Quite amazing...our neighbor, Ms. Bones, was truly impressed and told all her family. It takes the form of a phoenix, just like dumbledore's.
My son uses chopsticks as wands and tells me that I can be Ron...I tell him "no, I'm Dumbledore." He says "no, Dumbledore is imaginary."
Awesome.
So, here's how dorky we are. My wife is taking the baby to Arkansas with her tomorrow, returning Monday, to see her sister. I'm staying home with the other two kids. We had preordered the books from Amazon, to be delivered on Saturday (or they are free). One copy for each of us (we've done that for the last two books) so we can read it at the same time.
But she won't be here Saturday, and I couldn't alter the order since it was already in process.
So...
We ordered a third book for her to receive at her sister's house on Saturday.
DORKS! I guess we will just return the other one right away for full value, and we'll probably donate the other one we read to the library after we are done reading it.
But she won't be here Saturday, and I couldn't alter the order since it was already in process.
So...
We ordered a third book for her to receive at her sister's house on Saturday.
DORKS! I guess we will just return the other one right away for full value, and we'll probably donate the other one we read to the library after we are done reading it.
We would do that.
Good catch. Do they even have books on tape there? And I don't mean masking tape.
That is outstanding.
edit: I call BS. There arent any books in Arkansas.
I don't mind giving money to JK Rowling and her publishers. I will (and have) pour money into her coffers....she's made reading fun for an entire generation of people and has created a rich, amazing world.
A third book? No problem...anytime. She's worth all the billion she's worth.
Damn, I'm verging on going Tangodnzr here. But I know what to do.
A third book? No problem...anytime. She's worth all the billion she's worth.
Damn, I'm verging on going Tangodnzr here. But I know what to do.
Good catch. Do they even have books on tape there? And I don't mean masking tape.
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"An Arkansas book technician searches for the latest Harry Potter book for D-Dogg's wife."
That is outstanding.
edit: I call BS. There arent any books in Arkansas.
Good catch. Do they even have books on tape there? And I don't mean masking tape.
I'm shocked...her sister really likes it there in Little Rock. And abomb, you know her...she doesn't seem to be the person that would enjoy the stereotype of Arkansas...
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I am a huge HP fan, and I do not know why I never posted on here. Never thought of it, I guess, and I have loads of friends to talk to about it. Anyway, I'm going to copy down my big 5 predictions about book 7. I have much more I like to gossip about as far as predictions, but these are the big 5 I can remember right now. *****Warning***** There may be spoilers below, but if you're reading a thread on book 7 and you haven't read 1-6, then it's really on your own head.
1-Dumbledore will NOT come back. I had a theory that I now think is a red herring. In Harry's first Potions class, Snape asks him three questions. Two of them had to do with werewolves and bezoars, and we have had contact with both in the following books. The last had to do with the Draught of Living Death, which will make you appear to be dead when you are in fact in a deep sleep. When we see Dumbledore's body, he is described as looking almost as if he were asleep. Then, a phoenix creates his tomb and flies away. I now think this is a red herring to trick people into thinking he is alive. He will certainly be around in the portraits, and may play a role from there, but he is definitely deceased.
2-Snape killed Dumbledore on orders. As a friend pointed out, that doesn't make him a good guy, per se, but it means he is fighting against Voldemort and was faithful to Dumbledore.
3-One of the horcruxes is Hufflepuff's cup, and one of its properties helped conquer the potion at the center of Voldemort's cave.
4-RAB (Who I believe is Regulus Black) used Kreacher to help him defeat the potion in the cave. Kreacher will have a part to play in unwillingly helping Harry find the locket, which was in the Black estate of 12 Grimmauld place.
5-These are the deaths I shall predict. Hagrid will get killed, along with Madam Maxime. A fair number of Weasleys will die. I think Ginny, Ron, and Molly Weasley all die. I think Hermione also dies. I believe Snape lays down his life to help save Harry and to help defeat the Dark Lord. Yep, that's a lot of deaths, folks. There will be more, I'm sure. The one I have the most doubt about is Hermione, because she is based so much on J.K. herself. The reason I believe that so many so close to Harry will die, and he will live, is this: the lonely hero syndrome. It happened to D'Artagnan and it happened to Frodo. In one way or another, many heroes end up alone. D'Artagnan was stripped of his friends by circumstance. Frodo ended up isolated and leaving over the sea. Harry is going to lose those who are dear to him, as the price of defeating Voldemort.
So, there you have it. I have more ideas, but those are the biggies. Let me know what you Potterites think.
1-Dumbledore will NOT come back. I had a theory that I now think is a red herring. In Harry's first Potions class, Snape asks him three questions. Two of them had to do with werewolves and bezoars, and we have had contact with both in the following books. The last had to do with the Draught of Living Death, which will make you appear to be dead when you are in fact in a deep sleep. When we see Dumbledore's body, he is described as looking almost as if he were asleep. Then, a phoenix creates his tomb and flies away. I now think this is a red herring to trick people into thinking he is alive. He will certainly be around in the portraits, and may play a role from there, but he is definitely deceased.
2-Snape killed Dumbledore on orders. As a friend pointed out, that doesn't make him a good guy, per se, but it means he is fighting against Voldemort and was faithful to Dumbledore.
3-One of the horcruxes is Hufflepuff's cup, and one of its properties helped conquer the potion at the center of Voldemort's cave.
4-RAB (Who I believe is Regulus Black) used Kreacher to help him defeat the potion in the cave. Kreacher will have a part to play in unwillingly helping Harry find the locket, which was in the Black estate of 12 Grimmauld place.
5-These are the deaths I shall predict. Hagrid will get killed, along with Madam Maxime. A fair number of Weasleys will die. I think Ginny, Ron, and Molly Weasley all die. I think Hermione also dies. I believe Snape lays down his life to help save Harry and to help defeat the Dark Lord. Yep, that's a lot of deaths, folks. There will be more, I'm sure. The one I have the most doubt about is Hermione, because she is based so much on J.K. herself. The reason I believe that so many so close to Harry will die, and he will live, is this: the lonely hero syndrome. It happened to D'Artagnan and it happened to Frodo. In one way or another, many heroes end up alone. D'Artagnan was stripped of his friends by circumstance. Frodo ended up isolated and leaving over the sea. Harry is going to lose those who are dear to him, as the price of defeating Voldemort.
So, there you have it. I have more ideas, but those are the biggies. Let me know what you Potterites think.
Very good Stout. None of your theories elicited a "No way" response from me.
I am developing a new way of thinking about the Potter books In the last few books, I was mad that the Dark magicians seemed more powerful than the Good ones. But I think that has to be the case. It will always at least seem that the Dark has more power than the Light. Perhaps it is that way in reality. It is easier for the Dark Ones who don't have to act according to conscience, love, duty, etcs. But in the end, Light will prevail, as Voldemort can't seem to overcome the love that Harry's mom used to save him.
I am developing a new way of thinking about the Potter books In the last few books, I was mad that the Dark magicians seemed more powerful than the Good ones. But I think that has to be the case. It will always at least seem that the Dark has more power than the Light. Perhaps it is that way in reality. It is easier for the Dark Ones who don't have to act according to conscience, love, duty, etcs. But in the end, Light will prevail, as Voldemort can't seem to overcome the love that Harry's mom used to save him.
I really need to finish the 6th book before Saturday, but I just haven't had time. All the stuff Stout says is important and rings a bell, but I forget so much.
I agree that is a red herring. It was teased so many times (even DD alluded to it for Draco, saying he could make it appear that he died). It won't happen, at least that way. Dumbledore's presence WILL be felt though.
I told my wife I wouldn't be surprised to see a chapter called "Dumbledore's Man, Through and Through" and within it the reveal that Snape did the above.
Hmmm...interesting.
I agree on both counts (RAB and Kreacher helping). Kreacher is very important to this book, I think, as JK made sure the director mentioned him in this 5th movie saying that if they didn't, they'd "tie themselves in knots for the last two." I like the outline above as to how he does it.
I don't think as many die as you think. I do think Hagrid will die. I also think Fred and George both die because I think something about their joke shop (the armor in the back room) will get them killed.
I am terrified that Hermione will die...she's fantastic...and she and Ron will have just started to be together!
I don't think Ginny dies...in fact, I think she is supremely important to Harry's success (love) and he will be his strongest with her by his side.
Snape sacrifice probably WILL happen...redeemed in the end.
Draco won't die, but will play a part in Voldy's death I think.
In the end, I think the Harry/Volderiddle fight takes place behind the veil where Sirius died....on whatever plane that is. Both enter and maybe one returns...maybe not. Perhaps even Sirius gets to help in the fight on the other side (that's my wild theory, anyway).
I sooooo prefere Potthead.
We have 3.5 CDs left.
I love this book.
We're currently at the point where Harry dropped the Sectum Sempra spell on Draco...I remember being SHOCKED at the result of that spell (and I wonder if he will use it against Lord Riddle?) when I read that book.
I think it was from this point on, in the book, that I turned the pages so fast I thought they'd rip out...the pace quickens so fast and you just can't put it down from there.
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Donald, I'm convinced a slew of major characters die, though I wasn't convinced of this until recently. She had a really great interview that I will link for you (a video) where she had to address this. She corrected the assumption that she said two major characters would die. She meant two major characters THAT SHE WASN'T ALREADY PLANNING TO KILL would die. That means a hefty death toll. That's going to be hard to read. I really hope they don't all die as I predicted, but I fear it to be the case.
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I've seen that interview; I love listening to and reading Jo's stuff...she's great. I really admire her. Think of all the publishers that passed on the first Potter book...idiots.
There may be a ton of deaths, you may be right. I'm so damn excited...it is like Christmas is coming...I can't wait until the amazon box arrives on Saturday....
Just pllllleeeeassseee don't kill Herme.....grawp will be so sad. As will I.
Oh, and I also think Grawp will do something pretty big too...as well as the rest of the Giants...I think DD's reaching out to them in book 5 will finally bear fruit in 7...they will kill that mean giant leader and back the good guys, I think...
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thats the only problem...if it comes tommorow night at 6 pm....that would suck
i hope it comes earlier rather than later
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