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Pangur Ban · 07-16-2005, 08:23 PM

A few comments, in no particular order.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione are (still) growing up, but this didn't seem to be handled as well in HP6, as it did in HP5. Mentions of relationships with the opposite sex, and snogging, didn't seem complex enough to indicate their growing maturity. Err now, how am I am going show these teenagers growing up? Of course - they'll chase the opposite sex, snog a bit, and have some jealous feelings. That said, I did think that the feelings between Harry and Ginny were developed nicely.

I was looking forward to finding out the latest exploits of Dudley Dursley - I've been hoping that he gets sent to St Brutus's school. No such luck. The sub plot with Harry living at the Dursley's seems to be brought to an abrupt end.

The books seem to be getting more and more serious - are they losing their sense of humour? There are a few great lines --'No, I was merely reading the Muggle magazines,' said Dumbledore. 'I do love knitting patterns.' --but I miss some of the more outragous humour from the earlier books.

Who, ( or what ) is R.A.B.? Knowing how well the the half blood prince was concealed from us poor readers - a name instead of a royal title - I'm guessing it's going to be something other than someone's initials.

Draco Malfoy? GRRRR !!! If I cried when Dumbledore died, I'm going to shout with elation if and when that little %^&*%&$!! gets what's coming to him in HP7.

The Wizarding world under siege? Shopkeepers disappearing? Not very helpful advice sent out by the Ministry of Magic? Couldn't help but draw comparisions with the recent bombings in London. Death eaters and Voldemort supporters = terrorists? Strange co-incidence, but this of course could not have been planned in advance.

Enough for the moment, I think I'll re-read all the HP's, keeping in mind the new info about Voldemort's history , and see if I can come up with a decent theory on " R.A.B. ".

[ 07-16-2005, 08:25 PM: Message edited by: Pangur Ban ]

07-16-2005, 08:23 PM	#4
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 65 Posts: 569	A few comments, in no particular order. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are (still) growing up, but this didn't seem to be handled as well in HP6, as it did in HP5. Mentions of relationships with the opposite sex, and snogging, didn't seem complex enough to indicate their growing maturity. Err now, how am I am going show these teenagers growing up? Of course - they'll chase the opposite sex, snog a bit, and have some jealous feelings. That said, I did think that the feelings between Harry and Ginny were developed nicely. I was looking forward to finding out the latest exploits of Dudley Dursley - I've been hoping that he gets sent to St Brutus's school. No such luck. The sub plot with Harry living at the Dursley's seems to be brought to an abrupt end. The books seem to be getting more and more serious - are they losing their sense of humour? There are a few great lines --'No, I was merely reading the Muggle magazines,' said Dumbledore. 'I do love knitting patterns.' --but I miss some of the more outragous humour from the earlier books. Who, ( or what ) is R.A.B.? Knowing how well the the half blood prince was concealed from us poor readers - a name instead of a royal title - I'm guessing it's going to be something other than someone's initials. Draco Malfoy? GRRRR !!! If I cried when Dumbledore died, I'm going to shout with elation if and when that little %^&*%&$!! gets what's coming to him in HP7. The Wizarding world under siege? Shopkeepers disappearing? Not very helpful advice sent out by the Ministry of Magic? Couldn't help but draw comparisions with the recent bombings in London. Death eaters and Voldemort supporters = terrorists? Strange co-incidence, but this of course could not have been planned in advance. Enough for the moment, I think I'll re-read all the HP's, keeping in mind the new info about Voldemort's history , and see if I can come up with a decent theory on " R.A.B. ". [ 07-16-2005, 08:25 PM: Message edited by: Pangur Ban ] __________________ Not enough time to care ....