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Subject: General Discussion Sat Jul 21 2007, 14:27

Just a general discussion thread about the whole Deathly Hallows book and the experience of reading it.

How long did it take you to read it? I started at 12.30am and finished 8.30am. I probably took about a total of half an hour's break over the eight hours.

Also, I think I must have missed this, but Marie said to me earlier that Luna mentioned a hippo-like creature that was purple. Someone got the quote for this??

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sat Jul 21 2007, 14:33

I don't like she did but I dunno I started reading at 1am and finished at 9am

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sat Jul 21 2007, 23:05

On page 511 of the US edition Luna and Dean come into Shell Cottage- Luna is talking to Dean:

"...and tiny little ears," Luna was saying, "a bit like a hippo's, Daddy says, only purple and hairy. And if you want to call them, you have to hum; they prefer a waltz, nothing too fast...."

She's talking about the Crumple-Horned Snorkack because she then tells Dean that if he ever comes to her house she'll show him the horn.

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 01:36

rofl XD I love Luna

Anyways, something I have to say about this book... I loved Percy in it! *le gasp shock* I mean he was such a jerk in the other books, but when he came toward the end and was all like 'I was stupid and I was wrong and I was a jerk!' etc it was so great, and then when he fought with them, and when Fred died... sad

it was so sad. But I really liked Percy in this book, it's really the only one in which I liked him.

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 03:25

Same here with Percy! When he came back to Hogwarts, he actually acted like a Weasley which was great.

And the purple hippo bit! yay Luna!

I suffered a terrible migraine just over half way through reading the book and got very ill and had to sleep for a while so it took me much longer to read the book than usual.

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 10:45

hehe, I was up reading the whole night of the lauching and then almost the whole next day until 2 AM and I finished it today.. great book! :D

oh and now I have to lend it to people... 2 waiting at the moment xD ... but I think I want to reread Snape's memories and the dialogue between Harry and Dumbledore, it was so touchy :D

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 10:58

I have just reread the whole ending again from where Snape dies much to Micks annoyance as hes waiting to read the book (although I think I gave away a few things to him )

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 14:01

It took me about 8 1/2-9 hours, as I started around 1-1:30 am and finished at 10:30am. :D My friend Jillian and my mom were both making fun of me...and Jillian kept trying to sleep but I would squee or gasp and she would wake up. XD I got in a bit of trouble for that.

And then for the rest of the day I kept squeeing nonstop and my mom asks me "Rachel...are you acting like this because...did Harry and Ginny get together?" "...YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS" "...I thought so."

And when I read the purple hippo bit...I jumped...XD

I'm re-reading the book...and everyone's giving me odd looks... :D

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 14:17

percy & neville really changed in DH General Discussion 436937

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 15:23

Having read DH, it got me thinking about the Arc Theory - posted here - and I think a lot of it was right.

Things that were in the first book reappeared here. Some I can think of:

-The motorbike
-Griphook
-Ollivander
-Ginny only appearing at the beginning and end of the book
-Gringotts

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 15:25

Speaking of the arc theory, can you think of the 12 that was meant?

What I mean is, JKR used the number '12'...a lot. So, there's a theory that there was a significant 12 that we see in the last book?

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 15:33

The only thing I can think of is Grimmauld place, and the minor mention of the twelve uses of dragon's blood.

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 15:38

But that's supposedly just some more hints to the 'important' 12...

And it's really starting to bother me. >_<

Subject: Re: General Discussion Sun Jul 22 2007, 16:13

what I dont get.. is what happens to luna in the end.. forget all other important thereoys I wanted awnsered... I really really wanted to know A) do they go back and live at sirius's old house and B) WHAT HAPPENS TO LUNA...
its been driving me insane..

Subject: Re: General Discussion Mon Jul 23 2007, 09:25

NOOO I am so freaking out right now I cannot believe how many of the theories were right and I finally liked Harry as a character in this book but I am still in shock...

Subject: Re: General Discussion Tue Jul 24 2007, 18:46

It's Arthur who was given the reprieve. JKR did an interview and said that he was originally planned to die in book five.

Here's the article:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/19935372/

She also says that Hogwarts post-DH has a new headmaster, the curse on the DADA position is broken and Harry goes back to give talks now and then. She also said that an "encyclopedia" is in the works with details on all these little aspects as well as what other characters did after the war.

I'm wondering though if this'll be like Philip Pullman's "Book of Dust". Promised to fans but never given...

Subject: How long did it take you to read. Wed Jul 25 2007, 04:34

It took me about 12-13 hours reading on and off for breaks for dinner etc