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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-13-07 07:41 PM
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Is anyone else a little nervous about Harry Potter book 7?
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So far we've had to have so much faith in Rowling as an author. Some of the tricks she's pulled have been a little wacky.

The ending of virtually every book was sort of blindsiding, but then in later books you can see where she's taken her surprises and made them part of a larger vision. For example, in book 2 I thought the polyjuice potion was a pretty cheesy plot device, but since it's come back in 4 and 6, I've gotten far more used to the idea of the potion and how she's using it to totally mess with us.

Yet another example is how books 1 and 2 seemed at the time to have unconnected plots, but in book 1 Voldemort is seeking immortality, and in book 2, Voldemort is... uh, seeking immortality. It's good times. :D

I just really have to trust that Rowling will complete her vision in a way that ties together all the ideas she's created.
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Generic Brad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-13-07 10:32 PM
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1. Don't worry
I am convinced both Voldemort and Harry will die. But have heart. The tears of Fawkes will revive Harry and all will be well by the last chapter.
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-13-07 11:00 PM
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2. *************possible spoiler question********
I haven't read an HP book in probably 4-5 years, I read the first 4, I think. I'd like to pick up where I left off, which is the book where Dumbledore dies -- can you tell me which one that is? Thank you! :hi:
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philosophie_en_rose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-13-07 11:13 PM
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3. Book Six.
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