daniel_owen_uk 0 #26 July 11, 2005 So this is released on friday, so who has it ordered? Looking forward to it? I heard a rumour that a particular person dies (won't say just incase some people haven't heard).__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #27 July 11, 2005 I ordered two books from Amazon - one for my step-mother and one for me. Kind of nice - they deliver to your doorstep on the release date. Someone pointed out to me that another half-blood could be Seamus (one of Harry's fellow Gryffindors), who is known to have a witch for a mum, and a muggle dad. I'm still betting on Hagrid, though. Another question - Professor McGonagall is the transfiguration teacher, and routinely transfigures into a cat. So is that just a favorite spell of hers, or is she an animagus?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #28 July 11, 2005 QuoteAnother question - Professor McGonagall is the transfiguration teacher, and routinely transfigures into a cat. So is that just a favorite spell of hers, or is she an animagus? She is an animagus - not sure which book that fact is in, but she is very definitely an animagus. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #29 July 11, 2005 I thought I remember that too, but I can't remember for sure which book it's in. I also read that this book release is the most printed first edition in recorded history, and they expect to sell 1.2 million copies the first day alone.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #30 July 11, 2005 QuoteI also read that this book release is the most printed first edition in recorded history, and they expect to sell 1.2 million copies the first day alone. Mine has been pre-ordered for months and I can't wait to receive it! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #31 July 11, 2005 I need to get cracking on that this week, or at least re-read the last one so I remember where the story left off... WOO HOO just 5 more days till it's in my grubby little hands. The dogs better learn to use the toilet quick cause I'm not stopping reading to let them out. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #32 July 11, 2005 QuoteAm I the only one who has been re-reading the other books in the series in anticipation of the new one?! Currently on Page 351 of Phoenix. I'm a little ahead of schedule and will have a couple dry days or so before the next comes out. Had to skip the 2nd book as the wife was reading it at the time so I leap-frogged her. At least she'll still be on book 4 or so when the next one comes out I can just hop right on it. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #33 July 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteI also read that this book release is the most printed first edition in recorded history, and they expect to sell 1.2 million copies the first day alone. Mine has been pre-ordered for months and I can't wait to receive it! VickiNope, you are not alone. I'm finishing up The Order of the Phoenix this week... perfect timing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #34 July 11, 2005 Finished OOTP last week, and I'm re-reading POA. That, and watching all the movies Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #35 July 11, 2005 Take the 3rd movie - go to the scene where Lupin is teaching Bogarts. Pause on the part where the bogart is changing into the spider (Ron's). Step through frame by frame - I see a face (maybe Pettigrew's, but a silly face anyhow), and I see a frog - while it's stirring but before the spider appears. I did that because I though I saw something wierd during the transition. The movie and special effects people are wired in an interesting way - either that or they just have too much time on their hands. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites julesshrew 0 #36 July 11, 2005 Mines been pre-ordered from Play since it became available to. fingers crossed the postie is nice and early Saturday morning. I did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #37 July 11, 2005 QuoteI did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code The D Code will take you about a half day. Linear plot, very simplistic, no depth, but entertaining nonetheless - suitable for any reader over the age of 6. You will still have time for OOTP. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Adrock 0 #38 July 11, 2005 I would like to re-read at least the last one to have the ending fresh in my mind. Alas, all of my books are packed up in storage and not under my control for another month or two. Unfortunately, the library's copies are all gone right now as well! Guess I'll just have to figure it out as I go....and yes I do have 2 copies pre-ordered, one coming to me here and one going to my mom as a late birthday present. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #39 July 11, 2005 Come visit me in NorCal and you can borrow mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites daniel_owen_uk 0 #40 July 12, 2005 QuoteMines been pre-ordered from Play since it became available to. fingers crossed the postie is nice and early Saturday morning. I did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code Am in exactly same position, just can't get through DaVinci (new maps on Halo taking up a lot of time). Will read HBP soon as postie drops mine off.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dixieskydiver 0 #41 July 12, 2005 Quote Mine has been pre-ordered for months and I can't wait to receive it! Vicki I re-read them in Espanol, and I think I might be going down to the bookstore to get one at 12:01 with the little sis. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #42 July 12, 2005 Quote hmmmm.. well if Harrys mom was a witch then wouldn't that make Her sister Petunia a witch?? .... We KNOW that Vernon Dursley is as Muggle as they come, ..... so is it tooooo far out the the realm of possibilities to think that maybe .... Dudley Dursley is the half prince??? hahahahaha "Prince Dudders" when i guess..... i REALLY guess..... JKR has never said for sure, but all implications have been towards Lily Evans Potter being muggle-born, so her sister Petunia would have a chance of being a witch, but it wouldn't be a certainty. However, even if Lily had been a half-blood or pure-blood witch, Petunia could be born with no magic, making her a squib, not a witch. I think Petunia is so down on magic because her sister and nephew have it but she doesn't, so she's jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dixieskydiver 0 #43 July 12, 2005 Quote JKR has never said for sure, but all implications have been towards Lily Evans Potter being muggle-born, so her sister Petunia would have a chance of being a witch, but it wouldn't be a certainty. However, even if Lily had been a half-blood or pure-blood witch, Petunia could be born with no magic, making her a squib, not a witch. I think Petunia is so down on magic because her sister and nephew have it but she doesn't, so she's jealous. Hrm... I thought that Harry's mom was for sure muggle born...I quote loosely from memory "They were so proud when they got her letter, to have a witch in the family, but I saw her for what she really was....". Anyway that isn't exactly the way it went but the implication in the statement was that there weren't any other witches or wizards in the family. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gremlin 0 #44 July 12, 2005 Having bought my last Potter book at midnight when it came out I think that i am going to have to wait on this one as they only seem to sell them in German over here, unless the Naafi will be selling them - an idea Or just steal vt1977s when she is not looking. I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #45 July 12, 2005 You're right, but even that doesn't confirm Lily was muggleborn. Perhaps one or both of her parents were squibs and were proud to have magic in their family again. I think Lily probably was muggleborn, and JKR has hinted at that, but never flat out confirmed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #46 July 12, 2005 QuoteOr just steal vt1977s when she is not looking. Don't even think about it!!!!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #47 July 12, 2005 QuoteCurrently on Page 351 of Phoenix. I'm a little ahead of schedule and will have a couple dry days or so before the next comes out. Had to skip the 2nd book as the wife was reading it at the time so I leap-frogged her. At least she'll still be on book 4 or so when the next one comes out I can just hop right on it. My wife and I have ordered 2 copies of the last 2 books, so that we could read at the same time.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skysprite 0 #48 July 16, 2005 Just finished reading HBP. Hurry up and read so we can discuss!~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #49 July 16, 2005 Finished about 2 hours ago.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #50 July 16, 2005 I'm about 2 thirds of the way through it. I make myself put it down from time to time, but I keep going back to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 2 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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riddler 0 #34 July 11, 2005 Finished OOTP last week, and I'm re-reading POA. That, and watching all the movies Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #35 July 11, 2005 Take the 3rd movie - go to the scene where Lupin is teaching Bogarts. Pause on the part where the bogart is changing into the spider (Ron's). Step through frame by frame - I see a face (maybe Pettigrew's, but a silly face anyhow), and I see a frog - while it's stirring but before the spider appears. I did that because I though I saw something wierd during the transition. The movie and special effects people are wired in an interesting way - either that or they just have too much time on their hands. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julesshrew 0 #36 July 11, 2005 Mines been pre-ordered from Play since it became available to. fingers crossed the postie is nice and early Saturday morning. I did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #37 July 11, 2005 QuoteI did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code The D Code will take you about a half day. Linear plot, very simplistic, no depth, but entertaining nonetheless - suitable for any reader over the age of 6. You will still have time for OOTP. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrock 0 #38 July 11, 2005 I would like to re-read at least the last one to have the ending fresh in my mind. Alas, all of my books are packed up in storage and not under my control for another month or two. Unfortunately, the library's copies are all gone right now as well! Guess I'll just have to figure it out as I go....and yes I do have 2 copies pre-ordered, one coming to me here and one going to my mom as a late birthday present. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #39 July 11, 2005 Come visit me in NorCal and you can borrow mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites daniel_owen_uk 0 #40 July 12, 2005 QuoteMines been pre-ordered from Play since it became available to. fingers crossed the postie is nice and early Saturday morning. I did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code Am in exactly same position, just can't get through DaVinci (new maps on Halo taking up a lot of time). Will read HBP soon as postie drops mine off.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dixieskydiver 0 #41 July 12, 2005 Quote Mine has been pre-ordered for months and I can't wait to receive it! Vicki I re-read them in Espanol, and I think I might be going down to the bookstore to get one at 12:01 with the little sis. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #42 July 12, 2005 Quote hmmmm.. well if Harrys mom was a witch then wouldn't that make Her sister Petunia a witch?? .... We KNOW that Vernon Dursley is as Muggle as they come, ..... so is it tooooo far out the the realm of possibilities to think that maybe .... Dudley Dursley is the half prince??? hahahahaha "Prince Dudders" when i guess..... i REALLY guess..... JKR has never said for sure, but all implications have been towards Lily Evans Potter being muggle-born, so her sister Petunia would have a chance of being a witch, but it wouldn't be a certainty. However, even if Lily had been a half-blood or pure-blood witch, Petunia could be born with no magic, making her a squib, not a witch. I think Petunia is so down on magic because her sister and nephew have it but she doesn't, so she's jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dixieskydiver 0 #43 July 12, 2005 Quote JKR has never said for sure, but all implications have been towards Lily Evans Potter being muggle-born, so her sister Petunia would have a chance of being a witch, but it wouldn't be a certainty. However, even if Lily had been a half-blood or pure-blood witch, Petunia could be born with no magic, making her a squib, not a witch. I think Petunia is so down on magic because her sister and nephew have it but she doesn't, so she's jealous. Hrm... I thought that Harry's mom was for sure muggle born...I quote loosely from memory "They were so proud when they got her letter, to have a witch in the family, but I saw her for what she really was....". Anyway that isn't exactly the way it went but the implication in the statement was that there weren't any other witches or wizards in the family. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gremlin 0 #44 July 12, 2005 Having bought my last Potter book at midnight when it came out I think that i am going to have to wait on this one as they only seem to sell them in German over here, unless the Naafi will be selling them - an idea Or just steal vt1977s when she is not looking. I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #45 July 12, 2005 You're right, but even that doesn't confirm Lily was muggleborn. Perhaps one or both of her parents were squibs and were proud to have magic in their family again. I think Lily probably was muggleborn, and JKR has hinted at that, but never flat out confirmed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #46 July 12, 2005 QuoteOr just steal vt1977s when she is not looking. Don't even think about it!!!!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #47 July 12, 2005 QuoteCurrently on Page 351 of Phoenix. I'm a little ahead of schedule and will have a couple dry days or so before the next comes out. Had to skip the 2nd book as the wife was reading it at the time so I leap-frogged her. At least she'll still be on book 4 or so when the next one comes out I can just hop right on it. My wife and I have ordered 2 copies of the last 2 books, so that we could read at the same time.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skysprite 0 #48 July 16, 2005 Just finished reading HBP. Hurry up and read so we can discuss!~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #49 July 16, 2005 Finished about 2 hours ago.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #50 July 16, 2005 I'm about 2 thirds of the way through it. I make myself put it down from time to time, but I keep going back to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 2 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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mcneill79 0 #39 July 11, 2005 Come visit me in NorCal and you can borrow mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #40 July 12, 2005 QuoteMines been pre-ordered from Play since it became available to. fingers crossed the postie is nice and early Saturday morning. I did plan to re-read OOTP but im currently getting through The DaVinci Code Am in exactly same position, just can't get through DaVinci (new maps on Halo taking up a lot of time). Will read HBP soon as postie drops mine off.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #41 July 12, 2005 Quote Mine has been pre-ordered for months and I can't wait to receive it! Vicki I re-read them in Espanol, and I think I might be going down to the bookstore to get one at 12:01 with the little sis. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #42 July 12, 2005 Quote hmmmm.. well if Harrys mom was a witch then wouldn't that make Her sister Petunia a witch?? .... We KNOW that Vernon Dursley is as Muggle as they come, ..... so is it tooooo far out the the realm of possibilities to think that maybe .... Dudley Dursley is the half prince??? hahahahaha "Prince Dudders" when i guess..... i REALLY guess..... JKR has never said for sure, but all implications have been towards Lily Evans Potter being muggle-born, so her sister Petunia would have a chance of being a witch, but it wouldn't be a certainty. However, even if Lily had been a half-blood or pure-blood witch, Petunia could be born with no magic, making her a squib, not a witch. I think Petunia is so down on magic because her sister and nephew have it but she doesn't, so she's jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #43 July 12, 2005 Quote JKR has never said for sure, but all implications have been towards Lily Evans Potter being muggle-born, so her sister Petunia would have a chance of being a witch, but it wouldn't be a certainty. However, even if Lily had been a half-blood or pure-blood witch, Petunia could be born with no magic, making her a squib, not a witch. I think Petunia is so down on magic because her sister and nephew have it but she doesn't, so she's jealous. Hrm... I thought that Harry's mom was for sure muggle born...I quote loosely from memory "They were so proud when they got her letter, to have a witch in the family, but I saw her for what she really was....". Anyway that isn't exactly the way it went but the implication in the statement was that there weren't any other witches or wizards in the family. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #44 July 12, 2005 Having bought my last Potter book at midnight when it came out I think that i am going to have to wait on this one as they only seem to sell them in German over here, unless the Naafi will be selling them - an idea Or just steal vt1977s when she is not looking. I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #45 July 12, 2005 You're right, but even that doesn't confirm Lily was muggleborn. Perhaps one or both of her parents were squibs and were proud to have magic in their family again. I think Lily probably was muggleborn, and JKR has hinted at that, but never flat out confirmed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #46 July 12, 2005 QuoteOr just steal vt1977s when she is not looking. Don't even think about it!!!!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #47 July 12, 2005 QuoteCurrently on Page 351 of Phoenix. I'm a little ahead of schedule and will have a couple dry days or so before the next comes out. Had to skip the 2nd book as the wife was reading it at the time so I leap-frogged her. At least she'll still be on book 4 or so when the next one comes out I can just hop right on it. My wife and I have ordered 2 copies of the last 2 books, so that we could read at the same time.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #48 July 16, 2005 Just finished reading HBP. Hurry up and read so we can discuss!~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #49 July 16, 2005 Finished about 2 hours ago.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #50 July 16, 2005 I'm about 2 thirds of the way through it. I make myself put it down from time to time, but I keep going back to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
