So. As I was stuck on trains, busses and trams yesterday I had LOADS (yeah, I said loads you dirty minded sod!) of time to read it.

I liked it. She did not make the ending to lavish; I am glad she stuck to her original story.

And why did she say TWO major characters would die? She killed off WAY more.

I must admit I was saddened most by the fatality of the first non-human...

I went like 'nooooo!'

But yes she did.

Whether ya like Harry Potter or not, you gotta admit it's great to see kids (and adults) actually reading something.

I have not read any of the HP books yet, but I've been meaning to. They're bound to have some sort of special collection (likely by xmas time). Maybe I'll get it then.

Nikster said:

Hard back box set is due 4 release in Australia Dec 1st

Whether ya like Harry Potter or not, you gotta admit it's great to see kids (and adults) actually reading something.

I have not read any of the HP books yet, but I've been meaning to. They're bound to have some sort of special collection (likely by xmas time). Maybe I'll get it then.

scififilmnerd said:

The movies don't compare to the books.

I read it. Found it very emotional. Agree that first fatality was awful.

I've got a question though, for anyone who's finished. Neither me or my cousin who's read it can figure something out.

Reincarnate said:

Pose the question, here or in note.

HamsterHuey said:

Thanks H ... I'll try to pose it so it doesn't spoil things for anyone who's not read it yet.

My question concerns the sword - I thought it was left in the place where the dragoon usually is. How did the person who used it end up with it? Did the book clear that one up? I asked my cousin and she couldn't work it out either.

Reincarnate said:

It is a magical sword. Even though it was at a time at Dumbledore's office, the phoenix brought it, via the Sorting Hat, to Harry.

That is how Neville got it this time too.

I think the Sorting Hat magics it to, what was it, the one that needs it?

LoL
I love how this book brings together peeps.

I really loved the last book. Besides the plotline that has Harry and Hermione hiding out in the wild I thought the rest of the book was a rollercoaster ride with the right amounts of sadness, action and moral.

My fave moment? Probably Neville's grandma showing up.

Hated, hated, hated saying goodbye to Hedwig.

HamsterHuey said:

I hated Hedwig going and I cried at the bit where Harry realises what he has to do. I wanted to strangle JK Rowling at these bits.

I loved how proud Neville's grandmother was too and Mrs Weasley fighting, and the story of the 3 deathly hallows. I was totally caught up in it all.

I thought it was a fantastic book and a fitting end although I hated the last chapter - I'd rather the book ended before it. I sobbed at bits and really felt like I'd been through an emotional washing machine by the end.

Reincarnate said:

ANOTHER SPOILER ALERT!!

It's really interesting to read this.

I'm not a big Harry Potter fan, but I casually know the characters. It seems to me that Rowlings actually was pretty merciful -- Ron, Harry and Hermione were all spared. Even Draco lived and became Harry's pal by the end. Hagrid, who I really thought would die, lived. Snape died, but I saw that coming a mile away... plus he was completely redeemed. Hedwig going is sad, granted, but maybe I'm just not appreciating how attached hardcore fans were to her. And I haven't heard anyone even say a word about Dobbie. Rowling seemed to be really light on the anguish here, and it just impresses me as a bit of a cop out.

So was the emotionality of the story due to the deaths, or just an overall end of the story cycle?

(By the way, I'm hardly criticising those who enjoyed the story. They are the true fans, and they are who matter! I'm just a clueless outsider looking in.)
[Edited 7/22/07 12:22pm]

Lammastide said:

Hi

The way I viewed it was that I was sad about the deaths but more, when reading it, by not knowing who was going to go or how. Right up until the end, whenever she mentioned a character in a certain way I would get a bit panicky thinking she was going to kill them. My cousin was very upset by Dobby and I did not like the Weasley death. I did cry towards the end when Harry realised he would have to die. That got to me a lot and I really wanted to put the book down at that stage but I'm glad I kept reading.

My emotions were very high reading it and I think it was a combination of a few things - I'd read three of the other books in the run-up to the release so I was pretty much immersed; reading it in a short time frame also kept me immersed too; I felt attached to all the characters and didn't really want the it all to end - I still feel there is much more that could come; not knowing who was going to die definately kept me on tenterhooks.

I thought the last book was the best written of all of them and she gave the subjects even more depth and I loved the fairy tale. I hated reading it at times but I'm glad I did. I hated the last chapter though - too saccharine and I would have liked to have developed my own end in my mind.
[Edited 7/22/07 12:34pm]

LoL
I love how this book brings together peeps.

I really loved the last book. Besides the plotline that has Harry and Hermione hiding out in the wild I thought the rest of the book was a rollercoaster ride with the right amounts of sadness, action and moral.

My fave moment? Probably Neville's grandma showing up.

Hated, hated, hated saying goodbye to Hedwig.

all in all I was not disappointed.

?

who is victoire mentioned in last chapter

could she be fleur and bills daughter maybe
did i miss something- i read last chapters so fast i was bound 2


so many questions.....

Hi

The way I viewed it was that I was sad about the deaths but more, when reading it, by not knowing who was going to go or how. Right up until the end, whenever she mentioned a character in a certain way I would get a bit panicky thinking she was going to kill them. My cousin was very upset by Dobby and I did not like the Weasley death. I did cry towards the end when Harry realised he would have to die. That got to me a lot and I really wanted to put the book down at that stage but I'm glad I kept reading.

My emotions were very high reading it and I think it was a combination of a few things - I'd read three of the other books in the run-up to the release so I was pretty much immersed; reading it in a short time frame also kept me immersed too; I felt attached to all the characters and didn't really want the it all to end - I still feel there is much more that could come; not knowing who was going to die definately kept me on tenterhooks.

I thought the last book was the best written of all of them and she gave the subjects even more depth and I loved the fairy tale. I hated reading it at times but I'm glad I did. I hated the last chapter though - too saccharine and I would have liked to have developed my own end in my mind.
[Edited 7/22/07 12:34pm]

THIS is how it ends folks

ZombieKitten said:

prb said:

HERE is where you have been hiding! I made a whole thread trying to get your attention last night!

ZombieKitten said:

which one