I always cry at those parts too, but the most I have ever cried, possibly in my entire life, is when Dumbledore died in the book. I pretty much knew it was going to happen because I read the chapter titles when I bought the book (um, at midnight when it was released) but I just sobbed and sobbed and sobbed. I was depressed for days. My husband nearly had me committed.
Oh, I was seriously so devastated. For days, too, I would tear up and my H would ask, "What's wrong?!?" and I'd squeak out, "Dumbledore's DEAD!"
Another part that always makes me cry is when Harry and Hermione are in the graveyard look at his parents' gravestones, and there is the line about them being buried, dust, and not knowing their son. And then Hermione makes the wreath, they put it on the graves, and walk out together.
Dive I own the box set on bluray I just put on sorcerers stone
I have the first 3 movies on DVD. The rest I downloaded, but I have all the downloads on my comp. My friend and I are having an HP marathon. We just finished HBP. She had to go to sleep because she works early. I may just watch DH and DH2 without her, then watch again when she gets off.
I should buy them all on DVD, but I think I would rather get the special chest of hardcover books. I have them all, of course. But only the last 2 are hardcover.
Oh! Did you hear? They are thinking of redoing all of the cover artwork.
And there has been rumors that Warner Bros has extended their movie rights way past the normal time and are already planning to redo them. Not until way in the future, of course, but still. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have both said they would be willing to be in the remake as some of the older characters (such as James Potter and McGonagall).
I own all the books in hardcover. I may or may not have bought the last two at their midnight release.
The part that made me have to put down thr book, go to my bedroom and ugly cry was when Harry goes to the Forbidden Forrest toward the end of Deathly Hallows. Y'all know what I'm talking about.
Also, in the books when Dobby died, and they buried him and each of them gave him an article of clothing. Holy shit.
What's funny is I felt the same way (at 20). I worked in a bookstore at the time and was convinced I would mever read them. Then Sorcerers Stone was assigned as part of a children's lit class I took, and holy shit I was hooked. I think 3 books were out at the time and I devoured them lol
The part that made me have to put down thr book, go to my bedroom and ugly cry was when Harry goes to the Forbidden Forrest toward the end of Deathly Hallows. Y'all know what I'm talking about.
Also, in the books when Dobby died, and they buried him and each of them gave him an article of clothing. Holy shit.
Post by amberlyrose on Aug 15, 2013 23:35:23 GMT -5
I still haven't watched the last movie because then it really is over for me. Nothing is left to look forward to I think I'm gonna re-read the books this fall and watch all the movies before I watch the last one. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it.
When dumbledore died, my sister and I each had a book but she got to it before me. I remember her yelling and coming out of her room crying. I read so fast that I actually sped through his death and had to go back to re-read it because it was just.. over so quickly. Ugh. She saw me crying and gave me a hug without saying a word. Our parents were PISSED because they were waiting for us to finish and borrow our books. Lol.
I've never read HP, nor seen the movies. And I probably never will. And I teach second grade. Flame away!
Whhhyyyyy?
I guess I missed the whole popularity of it when the books came out and I've never really cared to read them. I also hear all of the time "my little baby can read Harry Potter!! He's a genius!!!" Harry Potter is like the holy grail of whether or not your kid is smart. I also hear "but my kid can read Harry Potter, how come he is bringing home Danny and the Dinosaur??" Well because that is more developmentally appropriate for your kid.
I still haven't watched the last movie because then it really is over for me. Nothing is left to look forward to I think I'm gonna re-read the books this fall and watch all the movies before I watch the last one. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it.
When dumbledore died, my sister and I each had a book but she got to it before me. I remember her yelling and coming out of her room crying. I read so fast that I actually sped through his death and had to go back to re-read it because it was just.. over so quickly. Ugh. She saw me crying and gave me a hug without saying a word. Our parents were PISSED because they were waiting for us to finish and borrow our books. Lol.
I totally understand this. It can take me years to finally watch the finales of my favorite TV shows.
I will say that the Battle of Hogwarts.. wow. You won't be disappointed.
I guess I missed the whole popularity of it when the books came out and I've never really cared to read them. I also hear all of the time "my little baby can read Harry Potter!! He's a genius!!!" Harry Potter is like the holy grail of whether or not your kid is smart. I also hear "but my kid can read Harry Potter, how come he is bringing home Danny and the Dinosaur??" Well because that is more developmentally appropriate for your kid.
I guess I missed the whole popularity of it when the books came out and I've never really cared to read them. I also hear all of the time "my little baby can read Harry Potter!! He's a genius!!!" Harry Potter is like the holy grail of whether or not your kid is smart. I also hear "but my kid can read Harry Potter, how come he is bringing home Danny and the Dinosaur??" Well because that is more developmentally appropriate for your kid.
Pick up the first book. Just do it. If you aren't hooked I will eat my pants.
Post by BlackCanary on Aug 15, 2013 23:41:37 GMT -5
pantsparty When the Harry Potter exhibit came to Seattle, DH bought me a Slytherin scarf and hat. I wore the scarf when we saw the last movie at the midnight opening.
Also, it was at a 21+ theater, so drinks all around!
I guess I missed the whole popularity of it when the books came out and I've never really cared to read them. I also hear all of the time "my little baby can read Harry Potter!! He's a genius!!!" Harry Potter is like the holy grail of whether or not your kid is smart. I also hear "but my kid can read Harry Potter, how come he is bringing home Danny and the Dinosaur??" Well because that is more developmentally appropriate for your kid.
No. Your baby is a genius if he can UNDERSTAND HP. Most children can't. It gets really dark, really fast. It's very character driven. And the entire world that Rowling created is so incredibly nuanced. Children, sure, they can read the words. But they don't get it. Yes, the first 2 books (and movies) were very much aimed at children. The 3rd teetered on that line. After that, it's pretty adult.
Correct! I have no problem with kids reading it with parents, or trying it out, but usually for that age, it's not an appropriate independent book.